Rafiu Durosinmi: Biography, stats, parents, salary, net worth, girlfriend, transfer news and FC 25 ratings

Super Eagles forward Rafiu Durosinmi is one of the rising Nigerian attackers making a name for himself in European football.

Still early in his career, the talented striker known for his height, is seen as a player with huge potential. With his strong work ethic and hunger to improve, he is definitely one to watch.

In this piece, Footynaija.com brings you everything you need to know about the promising Nigerian forward.

Biography

Rafiu Adekunle Durosinmi was born on January 1, 2003, in Lagos, Nigeria. Hailing from the southwestern part of the country, Durosinmi grew up with a love for the game, often playing on the streets and open fields where many Nigerian football dreams begin. His height and physicality stood out early, giving him a natural edge as a striker.

He started his youth career at Box2Box FC, a Lagos-based academy known for shaping young talents. His journey to Europe began in 2021 when he moved to Czech side MFK Karviná, where he began life in professional football.

After a short spell at Karviná, Durosinmi joined Viktoria Plzeň on loan in 2023 and impressed almost immediately with his size, strength, and ability to hold up play. Plzeň quickly made the move permanent, and the young striker has been building his reputation in the Czech top flight.

Career Stats

Durosinmi has quietly made a name for himself in Czech football, showing great strength, finishing, and movement in and around the box.

Viktoria Plzeň – 49 appearances, 20 goals, 10 assists

Karviná – 39 appearances, 10 goals, 6 assists

Karviná U19 – 11 appearances, 6 goals

Viktoria Plzeň B – 2 appearances, 2 goals

He is still uncapped for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, but with the way he is developing, it might just be a matter of time.

Current Stats

Rafiu Durosinmi has made 10 appearances for Viktoria Plzeň this season, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists. With the season coming to an end, the Nigerian forward will be looking to finish strongly and contribute more to his team’s success.

Salary

Rafiu Durosinmi is currently on the books of Viktoria Plzeň in the Czech First League, where he reportedly pockets around £2,254 a week, adding up to about £117,208 a year.

Net Worth and Market Value

Rafiu Durosinmi’s market value is estimated at €7 million, per Transfermarkt. However, specific figures on his net worth are not publicly available.

Family, Wife and Girlfriend

Rafiu Durosinmi has kept details about his personal life away from the spotlight. There is no confirmed information about his parents or siblings, and he has not shared anything publicly about having a girlfriend or children.

As of now, the Viktoria Plzeň forward seems fully focused on his football career, and nothing has been made official regarding his relationship status.

Rafiu Durosinmi Transfer News

Rafiu Durosinmi is attracting interest from across Europe. Soccernet.ng recently reported that the 22-year-old forward has been scouted several times by Lazio, who are said to be impressed with his performances for Viktoria Plzeň in the Czech top flight.

FC 25 Ratings

In EA SPORTS FC 25, Rafiu Durosinmi has an overall rating of 74. The tall Nigerian striker is known for his aerial strength and physical presence, making him a real danger inside the box in the game.

Some of his in-game stats include:

Pace 76

Acceleration 74

Sprint Speed 78

Shooting 71

Finishing 72

Shot Power 73

Dribbling 71

Ball Control 73

Strength 84

Jumping 91

Heading Accuracy 80

Composure 70