Player Info
Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Attacking threat
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Nigeria international
Next match
Samuel Kalu profile
- Current team
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Botev Plovdiv
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
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Nigeria
- Date of birth
- 26 Aug 1997 (28 years)
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 79 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- S. Kalu
Samuel Kalu recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Plovdiv
|
Bulgarian First League | 08 Apr 2026 | 1 – 1 |
|
Botev Plovdiv vs Spartak Varna
|
Bulgarian First League | 04 Apr 2026 | 5 – 0 |
|
Botev Plovdiv vs Lokomotiv Sofia
|
International Club Friendly | 27 Mar 2026 | 3 – 1 |
Slavia Sofia vs Botev Plovdiv
|
Bulgarian First League | 20 Mar 2026 | 0 – 1 |
|
Botev Plovdiv vs Botev Vratsa
|
Bulgarian First League | 14 Mar 2026 | 1 – 3 |
FC Dobrudzha Dobrich vs Botev Plovdiv
|
Bulgarian First League | 14 Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
Jordan vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 2 – 2 |
Iran vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 27 Mar 2026 | 1 – 2 |
Egypt vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 17 Jan 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Nigeria vs Morocco
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 14 Jan 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Algeria vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 10 Jan 2026 | 0 – 2 |
Poland vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 03 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Botev Plovdiv upcoming fixtures
Botev Plovdiv recent results
Nigeria national team
About Samuel Kalu
Samuel Kalu is a 28-year-old Nigeria professional footballer who plays as a forward for Botev Plovdiv in Bulgaria.
Born on 26 August 1997 in Nigeria, Samuel Kalu has been eligible for senior professional football since 2014. Samuel Kalu stands 178 cm tall and weighs 79 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Botev Plovdiv fixtures are played, Samuel Kalu's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: FC Dobrudzha Dobrich vs Botev Plovdiv in the Bulgarian First League on Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 17:30 UTC. Most recent fixture: Botev Plovdiv 1-1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the Bulgarian First League.
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Players from Nigeria
Nigeria competitions
Frequently asked questions about Samuel Kalu
What team does Samuel Kalu play for?
Samuel Kalu currently plays for Botev Plovdiv in Bulgaria.
What position does Samuel Kalu play?
Samuel Kalu plays as a forward.
How old is Samuel Kalu?
Samuel Kalu was born on 26 August 1997, making them 28 years old.
What nationality is Samuel Kalu?
Samuel Kalu represents Nigeria.
How tall is Samuel Kalu?
Samuel Kalu stands 178 cm tall and weighs 79 kg.
When does Samuel Kalu's team play next?
Botev Plovdiv's next fixture is FC Dobrudzha Dobrich vs Botev Plovdiv in the Bulgarian First League on Tuesday, 14 April 2026 at 17:30 UTC.
Is Samuel Kalu left-footed or right-footed?
Samuel Kalu's preferred foot is right.
Does Samuel Kalu play for the national team?
Samuel Kalu is eligible for Nigeria. Their next match is Poland vs Nigeria on Wednesday 03 June 2026 UTC.
Statistics
Teammates
- Antoine Conte Defender
- Bryan Hein Defender
- Bryan-Anthony Chibuike Hein Defender
- Carlos Algarra Midfielder
- Christian Ehoussou Kassi Forward
- Christiyan Slavkov Goalkeeper
- Daniel Genadiev Naumov Goalkeeper
- Daniel Naumov Goalkeeper
- Edgar·Piloyan Midfielder
- Ehije Success Ukaki Defender
- Emerson Rivaldo Rodríguez Valois Forward
- Emerson Rodriguez Forward
- Emerson Rodríguez Forward
- Emmanuel john Midfielder
- Enock Kwateng Defender
- Faustas Steponavičius Forward
- Faustas·Steponavicius Forward
- Franklin Chagas Forward
- Gabriel Noga Defender
- Gabriel Rodrigues Noga Defender
Other forwards
- Aaron Olanare Nigeria
- Abba Bichi Nigeria
- Abby Sanusi Nigeria
- Abdoull Tanko Nigeria
- Abdoull Tanko Nigeria
- Abdul Haruna Nigeria
- Abdulrahaman Obolakale Bashir Nigeria
- Abdulrahman Bashir Nigeria