Introduction
Samuel "Samu" Omorodion Aghehowa (born 5 May 2004) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Deportivo Alavés, on loan from Atlético Madrid.
Club career
Granada
Born in Melilla to Nigerian parents, Omorodion moved to Maracena, a municipality of Granada, at a young age. After playing for local side AD Nervión, he joined Granada's youth setup in 2021.
On 6 March 2022, Omorodion made his senior debut for Granada's reserve team, Recreativo Granada, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 league home loss to Marchamalo. On 25 September, he scored his first senior goal, netting the B's equalizer in a 1–1 draw against El Ejido.
On 20 April 2023, Omorodion renewed his contract with the Nazaríes until 2028. Having scored 18 goals for Granada's B team throughout the 2022–23 season, the forward reportedly attracted interest from various La Liga and Premier League clubs.
On 14 August 2023, Omorodion made his first team – and La Liga – debut for Granada, starting and scoring the momentary equalizer in a 3–1 away loss against Atlético Madrid.
Atlético Madrid
On 21 August 2023, Omorodion officially joined fellow top-tier side Atlético Madrid on a permanent deal, signing a five-year contract with the club.
Loan to Alavés
On 26 August of the same year, Omorodion joined Deportivo Alavés, also in the Spanish first division, on loan until the end of the season.
International career
Omorodion is eligible to represent either Nigeria or Spain internationally.
In April 2023, Omorodion received his first call-up to the Spain under-19 national team. In July of the same year, he took part in the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Malta, where the Rojita lost to eventual champions Italy in the semi-finals.
Career statistics
- As of match played 28 January 2024
| Club | Season | League | Copa del Rey | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Recreativo Granada | 2021–22 | Segunda División RFEF | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| 2022–23 | Segunda Federación | 29 | 14 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 33 | 18 | |||
| Total | 32 | 14 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 36 | 18 | ||||
| Granada | 2023–24 | La Liga | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |||
| Atlético Madrid | 2023–24 | La Liga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alavés (loan) | 2023–24 | La Liga | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 21 | 6 | ||
| Career total | 53 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 58 | 25 | ||