This Pulse List 2017 take a look at top three foreign-based Nigerian footballers of 2017.
Nigeria has over the years become one of the most football exports, with players scattered all over the world and showcasing their talents in different leagues.
In 2017, some of these players had huge impacts, contributing massively to their club’s 2017 achievements.
In terms of impact and contribution at club level in 2017, these players are the best among their Nigerian peers.
1. Victor Moses (Chelsea/England)
The story of how Victor Moses moved from the fringes to become one of the most important players in Chelsea’s Premier League winning season has been the high points of 2017.
Victor Moses became so essential for Chelsea that it was difficult for them to maintain shape when the Nigerian was missing. The penetration, width and pace he brought from the right side,
won him so many critical plaudits last season.
Victor Moses made 22 consecutive Premier League starts from September 2016 to April 2017. 28 league starts and 33 league appearances in total this season.
Victor Moses is the Nigerian player with the most Premier League appearances for a title-winning team ever.
2. Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City/England)
Wilfred Ndidi arrived in England in January 2017 and amidst initial troubles at Leicester City, the Nigerian never looked out of place.
Wilfred Ndidi took to the Premier League like a duck to water and has been one of the most consistent performers in English top flight.
Despite three managerial changes in Leicester City since his arrival, the 20-year-old Wilfred Ndidi has remained one of the first names on Leicester City’s starting XI.
3. Henry Onyekuru (KAS Eupen and Anderlecht/Belgium)
Henry Onyekuru can be considered the 2017 break-out star of Nigerian football. The forward was simply breathtaking in 2017 with KAS Eupen.
With Eupen last season, Onyekuru was incredible performances netting 24 goals and making 14 assists to become one of the most exciting youngsters in Europe.
He attracted the focuses of a slew of top European clubs including Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain before signing for Everton.
From Everton, he moved back to Belgium to join Anderlecht on loan and he has continued with his impressive form this season.
The 20-year-old in 2017 also broke into the Super Eagles and after his debut, he is one of the stars expected to make a late push for a 2018 FIFA World Cup slot.
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