soccerblitz.net brings you a compiled list of footballers playing abroad we bet you never knew were Nigerians.

Here is our top 10 list, read, enjoy and comment below:

10. TIAGO ILORI

Full name Tiago Abiola Delfim Almeida Ilori is a Purtuguese proffessional footballer who plays as centre back for premiere league club Liverpool. Ilori was born in Hampstead, London to a British father of Nigerian descent and a Portuguese mother, Ilori played for Portugal at four youth levels, representing the nation at the 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup, the 2013 Toulon Tournament and the 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. He remained eligible to play for Portugal, England or Nigeria as a senior.

9. SIDNEY SAM

Born to a German mother and Nigerian father, Sam decided early on to represent his country of birth. After starring in Germany’s under-19 and under-20 teams, Sam made his senior international debut for Germany in a friendly game against Ecuador in Boca Raton, Florida. Sam was named to the 30-man provisional squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup by German national team manager, Joachim Löw.

8. CHUBA AKPOM

He is currently on loan at Hull City from Arsenal FC. The young striker, who was born to a Nigerian father and an English mother has represented England at various youth levels and has even hinted that he may never play for Nigeria.

When asked where he sees himself 5 years from now during a Q and A session on Twitter, he said: “Hopefully still playing for Arsenal and the England senior team too. I want to emulate the Arsenal legends.”

7. NEDUM ONUOHA

Chinedum “Nedum” Onuoha (born 12 November 1986) plays for Queens Park Rangers. He is a defender, usually used as a centre back, but he can also play at right back or left back. Born in Warri, Nigeria, Onuoha was brought up in Manchester, England.

In March 2007, Onuoha received an international call up from Nigeria, but announced he would like to represent England at full international level.
However, he has since admitted that he would play at the FIFA World Cup for Nigeria if he were to be called up. Onuoha has never been capped by England at international level.



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Leccigucci

why not with pics?

you made Nonsense of your post by not have added pictures

Do they claim Nigeria even with the problem bedevilling nigeria?

That reminds me of agbolahor of Aston Villa that declined the invitation to play for Nigeria.

what about Alaba? and your article was mostly based on players in England.

helper01:
what about Alaba? and your article was mostly based on players in England.

do check the link sire

what about ROSS BARKELY, DELE ALLI, TAMMY ABRAHAM, OLA AINA, DOMINIC SOLANKE, ANGELO OGBONNA.

Soccerbliz una try qan.. Una no fit even cite una source. #smh