In this article, a player’s state of origin refers to the Nigerian state from which their family traces its ancestry, rather than their place of birth. That distinction is particularly relevant for several Super Eagles players who were born outside Nigeria but qualify to represent the country through their Nigerian heritage. For those players, their state of origin reflects their ancestral roots in Nigeria.
This updated 2026 list features players in the current Super Eagles squad and includes both home-based and overseas-based internationals, reflecting the latest call-ups and squad selections.
Current List of Super Eagles Players and Their State of Origin
The current Super Eagles squad features players competing across Europe’s top leagues as well as the Nigeria Premier Football League. Below is a list of the players, their state of origin, playing position and current club as of July 2026.
| Player | State of Origin | Position | Current Club |
| Stanley Nwabali | Rivers | Goalkeeper | Chippa United |
| Maduka Okoye | Anambra | Goalkeeper | Udinese |
| Amas Obasogie | Edo | Goalkeeper | Bendel Insurance |
| William Troost-Ekong | Akwa Ibom | Centre-back | Al-Kholood |
| Calvin Bassey | Delta | Centre-back | Fulham |
| Gabriel Osho | Edo | Centre-back | Auxerre |
| Chidozie Awaziem | Enugu | Centre-back | FC Cincinnati |
| Semi Ajayi | Ogun | Centre-back | Free Agent |
| Ola Aina | Edo | Right-back | Nottingham Forest |
| Bright Osayi-Samuel | Edo | Right-back | Birmingham City |
| Bruno Onyemaechi | Imo | Left-back | Olympiacos |
| Zaidu Sanusi | Jigawa | Left-back | FC Porto |
| Wilfred Ndidi | Delta | Defensive Midfielder | Leicester City |
| Raphael Onyedika | Imo | Defensive Midfielder | Club Brugge |
| Frank Onyeka | Benue | Defensive Midfielder | FC Augsburg |
| Alex Iwobi | Lagos | Central Midfielder | Fulham |
| Fisayo Dele-Bashiru | Lagos | Central Midfielder | Lazio |
| Joe Aribo | Ondo | Central Midfielder | Southampton |
| Alhassan Yusuf | Kano | Central Midfielder | New England Revolution |
| Samuel Chukwueze | Abia | Right Winger | AC Milan |
| Moses Simon | Plateau | Left Winger | Paris FC |
| Ademola Lookman | Lagos | Forward | Atalanta |
| Victor Osimhen | Edo | Striker | Galatasaray |
| Victor Boniface | Edo | Striker | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Tolu Arokodare | Ondo | Striker | Genk |
| Sadiq Umar | Kaduna | Striker | Valencia |
Complete List of Super Eagles Players by State of Origin
The current and recent Super Eagles squad includes players from different Nigerian states. Below is the list of players grouped by their state of origin.
Edo State
- Victor Osimhen
- Ola Aina
- Bright Osayi-Samuel
Abia State
- Samuel Chukwueze
- Frank Onyeka
Delta State
- Calvin Bassey
- Wilfred Ndidi
Imo State
- Bruno Onyemaechi
- Raphael Onyedika
- Chidera Ejuke
Anambra State
- Alex Iwobi
- Maduka Okoye
Lagos State
- Ademola Lookman
Rivers State
- Stanley Nwabali
Akwa Ibom State
- William Troost-Ekong
Kaduna State
- Zaidu Sanusi
- Sadiq Umar
Plateau State
- Moses Simon
Ondo State
- Joe Aribo
Ogun State
- Semi Ajayi
Enugu State
- Chidozie Awaziem
Player Profiles
Victor Osimhen (Edo State)
Victor Osimhen is a Nigerian striker from Edo State. Born in Lagos, he rose through Ultimate Strikers Academy before moving to Europe with VfL Wolfsburg in 2017.
He later played for Charleroi, Lille and Napoli, where he helped the club win the 2022–23 Serie A title and finished as the league’s top scorer. He currently plays for Galatasaray.
Osimhen made his Super Eagles debut in 2017 and remains one of Nigeria’s leading attacking players.
Ademola Lookman (Lagos State – Ancestral Origin)
Ademola Lookman was born in London, England, and represents Nigeria through his family heritage linked to Lagos State.
The forward began his professional career at Charlton Athletic before joining Everton. He later played for RB Leipzig, Fulham and Leicester City before moving to Atalanta.
Lookman switched his international allegiance to Nigeria in 2022 and has since become a regular member of the Super Eagles squad.
Wilfred Ndidi (Delta State)
Wilfred Ndidi is a Nigerian midfielder from Delta State. He started his career with Nath Boys before moving to Belgian club Genk.
He joined Leicester City in 2017 and became one of the club’s key midfielders. Ndidi has also represented Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Samuel Chukwueze (Abia State)
Samuel Chukwueze is a Nigerian winger from Abia State. He developed at Diamond Football Academy before joining Villarreal in Spain.
He won the UEFA Europa League with Villarreal in 2021 before moving to AC Milan and later Fulham. Chukwueze made his Super Eagles debut in 2018.
Alex Iwobi (Anambra State)
Alex Iwobi is a Nigerian midfielder whose family roots are linked to Anambra State. Born in Lagos, he moved to England at a young age and developed through Arsenal’s academy.
He later played for Everton before joining Fulham. Iwobi made his Super Eagles debut in 2015 after choosing to represent Nigeria internationally.
William Troost-Ekong (Akwa Ibom State – Ancestral Origin)
William Troost-Ekong was born in the Netherlands and represents Nigeria through his Nigerian heritage linked to Akwa Ibom State.
The defender has played for clubs including Udinese, Watford and PAOK. He made his Super Eagles debut in 2015 and has served as Nigeria’s captain.
Calvin Bassey (Anambra State – Ancestral Origin)
Calvin Bassey was born in Italy and raised in England. His Nigerian family roots are linked to Anambra State.
He began his senior career at Rangers before playing for Ajax and Fulham. Bassey made his Super Eagles debut in 2022.
Ola Aina (Edo State – Ancestral Origin)
Ola Aina was born in London, England, and represents Nigeria through his Nigerian heritage linked to Edo State.
He came through Chelsea’s academy and later played for Torino, Fulham and Nottingham Forest. Aina made his Super Eagles debut in 2017.
Kelechi Iheanacho (Imo State)
Kelechi Iheanacho is a Nigerian forward from Imo State. He gained international attention after starring for Nigeria’s youth teams.
He joined Manchester City before moving to Leicester City, where he won the FA Cup in 2021. Iheanacho made his Super Eagles debut in 2015.
Moses Simon (Plateau State)
Moses Simon is a Nigerian winger from Plateau State. He started his European career with AS Trenčín before moving to Gent and later Nantes.
He made his Super Eagles debut in 2015 and has featured for Nigeria at major international tournaments.
Foreign-Born Super Eagles Players and Their Nigerian State of Origin
Several Super Eagles players were born outside Nigeria but are eligible to represent the national team through their Nigerian parentage. Accordingly, the state of origin listed below refers to each player’s ancestral or family roots in Nigeria rather than their place of birth.
| Player | Country of Birth | State of Origin | Position | Current Club |
| Ademola Lookman | England | Lagos | Forward | Atalanta |
| Alex Iwobi | England | Lagos | Midfielder | Fulham |
| Ola Aina | England | Edo | Defender | Nottingham Forest |
| Calvin Bassey | Italy | Delta | Defender | Fulham |
| William Troost-Ekong | Netherlands | Akwa Ibom | Defender | Al-Kholood |
| Joe Aribo | England | Ondo | Midfielder | Southampton |
| Semi Ajayi | England | Ogun | Defender | Free Agent |
| Kevin Akpoguma | Germany | Kogi | Defender | TSG Hoffenheim |
| Tyronne Ebuehi | Netherlands | Edo | Defender | Empoli |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which state is Victor Osimhen from?
Victor Osimhen is from Edo State. He was born in Lagos State.
Which Super Eagles players are from Lagos State?
The Super Eagles players from Lagos State include Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
Which Super Eagles players are from Imo State?
The Super Eagles players from Imo State include Bruno Onyemaechi, Raphael Onyedika and Chidera Ejuke.
Which Super Eagles players were born outside Nigeria?
Several Super Eagles players were born outside Nigeria, including Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Ola Aina, Calvin Bassey, William Troost-Ekong, Joe Aribo, Semi Ajayi, Kevin Akpoguma and Tyronne Ebuehi.
How is a Super Eagles player’s state of origin determined?
A player’s state of origin is linked to their Nigerian family roots. For foreign-born players, it is based on their ancestry in Nigeria.
Which Nigerian state has produced the most Super Eagles players?
The Nigeria Football Federation does not publish an official list ranking states by the number of Super Eagles players produced.
