Samu Aghehowa

Samuel Omorodion Aghehowa

Samuel Omorodion Aghehowa, known as Samu Aghehowa, is a Spanish professional football forward listed by FC Porto and a Spain senior international. Born in Melilla to Nigerian parents, he was part of Spain's gold-medal team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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About Samu Aghehowa

Profile information current to 2026-08-19.

Spain · Professional footballer, Forward · 1 affiliation

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Also known as: Samu Omorodion
Known for: Spanish international football; Olympic football
Country: Spain

Professional footballer
Forward

At a glance

FC Porto lists Aghehowa as a first-team forward.
He has represented Spain at senior international level.
He won men's Olympic football gold with Spain at Paris 2024.
Born in Melilla, Spain, he is the son of Nigerian parents.

Background and development

Aghehowa was born in Melilla, Spain, on 5 May 2004 to Nigerian parents. FC Porto's account says that he moved to Seville during childhood, began playing at AD Nervión and later entered Granada's development system.

Club and international career

After joining Atlético de Madrid in 2023, Aghehowa spent the remainder of the 2023-24 season on loan at Deportivo Alavés. He won Olympic gold with Spain in August 2024 and joined FC Porto later that month on a contract through 2029. FC Porto states that he made his senior Spain debut in November 2024.

Football Clubs

FC Porto Forward 2024-08-25–present

Timeline

2023 Joined Atlético de Madrid and was loaned to Deportivo Alavés for the remainder of the 2023-24 season.
2024-08-09 Won men's Olympic football gold with Spain at Paris 2024, where Spain defeated France 5-3 in the gold-medal match.
2024-08-25 FC Porto announced his signing on a contract running through 2029.
2024-11 Made his senior debut for Spain, according to FC Porto.

Additional verified details

Current context

FC Porto's player directory lists Samu Aghehowa as a forward. The directory listing does not by itself establish his match availability.
The RFEF senior-player page records four Spain appearances and no goals. The latest match listed is dated 18 November 2025; later totals should be checked before publication.
FC Porto announced that Aghehowa underwent successful surgery for a complete anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee and would begin rehabilitation. This historical medical update does not establish his recovery status or availability as of 19 August 2026.

Biographical facts

He was born in Melilla, Spain, on 5 May 2004, and FC Porto identifies him as Spanish.
FC Porto states that he is the son of Nigerian parents, moved to Seville during childhood, began playing at AD Nervión and later entered Granada's development system.