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Nigerian Team of the Season 2019/2020
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The first edition of the #ETAwards kicked off yesterday on our social media, with the announcement of the first ever Nigerian Team of the Season presented by EaglesTracker.
A selection of the Most Outstanding Nigerian Footballers from around the globe, based on performances in the 2019/2020 league season.
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DEFENCE
Goalkeeper: Daniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs)
🏟 Games: 25
🥅 Conceded: 25
🖐🏾 Clean Sheets: 9
Daniel Akpeyi had a bit of a mixed season for Kaizer Chiefs, however, he just beats Sebastian Osigwe to a spot in our Team of the Season.
Left Back: Ola Aina (Torino)
🏟 Games: 37
🅰️ Assists: 3
Ola Aina had a good season in the Series A, with Torino. He narrowly beat SC Paderborn's Jamilu Collins to a spot in our Team of the Season.
Centre-Back: William Troost Ekong (Udinese)
🏟 Games: 31
✖️ Clean Sheets: 10
🛡 Clearances: 4.3 per game
The Super Eagles defender had a fine season with Udinese in the Italian Serie A, producing consistent performances on their way to a 13th place finish.
Centre Back: Semi Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion)
🏟 Games: 46
⚽️ Goals: 5
✖️ Clean Sheets: 13
Semi Ajayi was one of the stand-out performers for West Brom in a fantastic EFL Championship campaign that saw them regain promotion to the English Premier League.
Right Back: Godswill Ekpolo (BK Hacken)
🏟 Games: 32
⚽️ Goals: 2
🅰️ Assists: 3
✖️ Clean Sheets: 13
A more unknown name in defence, Godswill Ekpolo was consistently impressive for BK Hacken in the Swedish Allsvenskan.
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MIDFIELD
Defensive Midfielder: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City)
🏟 Games: 39
⚽️ Goals: 2
🛡 Tackles per game: 4
✖️ Interceptions per game: 2.5
A rock as always in the heart of midfield, Wilfred Ndidi was amazing for Leicester City in their impressive 2019/2020 campaign which saw them narrowly miss out on the Champions League.
Centre-Midfield: Alhassan Yusuf (IFK Goteborg)
🏟 Games: 33
⚽️ Goals: 2
🅰️ Assists: 2
🛡 Tackles per game: 2.3
Alhassan Yusuf was an impact player for his side, IFK Goteborg during the course of the season where he picked up the league's 'Newcomer of the Year' award.
Centre-Midfield: Frank Onyeka (FC Midtjylland)
🏟 Games: 35
⚽️ Goals: 4
🅰️ Assists: 2
🎯 Passing: 83%
🛡 Tackles per game: 2.5
'Super' Frank Onyeka was fantastic for FC Midtjylland all season, picking up the club's player of the year award as they cruised to the Danish league title and Champions League qualification.
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OFFENSE
Forward: Simy Nwankwo (FC Crotone)
🏟 Games: 38
⚽️ Goals: 21
🅰️ Assists: 3
🥇 Serie B Golden Boot winner
Simeon 'Simy' Nwankwo was fantastic all season. he picked up the golden boot award in the Italian Series B with 20 goals scored while helping Crotone secure promotion to the Serie A.
Forward: Asisat Oshoala (FC Barcelona Femeni)
🏟 Games: 28
⚽️ Goals: 26
🅰️ Assists: 2
'Superzee' continued in her usual standard this season. She was impressive for Barcelona as they secured a league and cup double before falling to a Champions League semifinal defeat.
Victor Osimhen (LOSC Lille)
🏟 Games: 38
⚽️ Goals: 18
🅰️ Assists: 6
Victor Osimhen without a doubt makes our Team of the Season as striker. The 21-year old had a breakout season with LOSC Lille in the French Ligue 1, which recently earned him a Nigerian record move to SSC Napoli.
What do you think of the squad ? Who missed out ? Leave a comment or reaction below.