Paul Onuachu is a Nigerian professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Premier League club Southampton and the Nigeria national team.

Standing at 6ft7, Onuachu is widely known for his towering figure and impressive aerial ability. A prolific goalscorer on his day, Onuachu’s journey from grassroots football in Nigeria to winning League titles in Denmark and Belgium as well as playing in the Premier League has been an inspiring one.

In this article, Footynaija.com brings you everything you need to know about the towering Nigerian marksman.

Biography

Ebere Paul Onuachu was born on May 28, 1994 in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. He began his football journey with FC Ebedei, an affiliate team of Danish club FC Midtjylland based in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Onuachu eventually joined Midtjylland in 2012, making his debut that year and signing contract extensions in 2013 and 2015 before a brief loan spell at Vejle BK. He won the Danish Superliga in 2015 and 2018 and famously scored in a Europa League win against Manchester United in 2016.

Onuachu joined Belgian champions Genk in 2019. In 20/21, he scored 33 league goals (35 in total), becoming top scorer and winning multiple individual awards, including Pro League Player of the Year and the Golden Shoe. The Nigerian forward also helped Genk win the Belgian Cup and finish as league runners-up, scoring 21 goals in the 21/22 campaign and 16 more in the first half of the 22/23 season before leaving for Southampton.

At Southampton, he struggled to settle in and was consequently shipped out on loan to Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor in September 2023, where he scored on his debut. After a largely successful loan stint in Turkey, he returned to Southampton and despite showing flashes of his brilliance at St. Mary’s, the towering forward is yet to hit top gear.

Paul Onuachu’s Career Stats

Despite his recent struggles at Southampton, Onuachu remains one of the most prolific Nigerian strikers in Europe at the moment. In 405 appearances for club and country, the 31-year-old center forward has notched 180 goals and registered 17 assists. Below is a breakdown of his numbers by club:

FC Midtjylland – 175 apps (66G, 4A)

Vejle Boldklub (loan) – 13 apps (5G, 0)

Genk – 134 apps (85G, 8A)

Trabzonspor (loan) – 25 apps (17G, 4A)

Southampton – 38 apps (4G, 1A)

Nigeria – 20 apps (3G, 0A)

Paul Onuachu’s Salary and Net Worth

According to Capology, the Nigeria international currently earns £30,000 per week at Southampton. This means he bags £120,000 every month and £1.4 million annually.

His net worth is estimated at $5 million according to available reports, earned from his football contracts, endorsement deals and other ventures.

Paul Onuachu’s Parents

At the time of writing, there is no publicly available information about Onuachu’s parents.

Paul Onuachu’s Wife

Onuachu is married to his Ghanaian heartthrob Tracy Acheampong. The pair met in 2016 while the striker was on the books at FC Midtjylland. They crossed paths at Amsterdam Airport, where Tracy, a nurse, had been living and working in the Netherlands for several years. Onuachu and Tracy eventually tied the knot on May 28, 2022 in Accra, Ghana. The couple later hosted a second celebration in Lagos, Nigeria.

Paul Onuachu’s Transfer News

Onuachu looks set to be on the move this summer following Southampton’s relegation from the Premier League. The Nigeria international has been linked with a move away from St. Mary’s with Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor one of the frontrunners to secure his signature.

Paul Onuachu’s FC 25 Ratings

Onuachu has an overall player rating of 76 in EA SPORTS FC 25 and his best attributes highlight his strengths as a formidable target man striker. Below is a breakdown of his best attributes:

Shooting – 77

Finishing: 82

Shot Power: 79

Positioning: 78

Penalties: 86

Volleys: 74

Long Shots: 63

Physical – 82

Strength: 92

Aggression: 79

Jumping: 82

Stamina: 66