Odion Ighalo has set a new record for Nigerian footballers with his number of goals scored in the Saudi Pro League.
As rumours and speculation of an impending departure from the Saudi Pro League, former Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Odion Ighalo has set what has been categorised as a new record in terms of the number of goals he has scored so far for the country in the league.
Ighalo has been confirmed as the 9th highest goalscorer of all time in the Saudi Pro League, with a total of 73 goals, making him the highest-ranked Nigerian player on the list.
Odion Ighalo’s time in the Saudi Pro League may have come to an end, but his impact will not be forgotten. The Nigerian forward, who represented Al-Wehda, Al-Hilal, and Al-Shabab, established himself among the league’s most prolific scorers, delivering goals and moments that earned him a lasting place in Saudi football history.
Odion Ighalo’s career stats
Odion Ighalo has enjoyed a remarkable professional football career, establishing himself as a consistent goalscorer across different leagues and continents. Over the course of his career to date, he has featured in 474 competitive matches, a testament to his longevity and durability at the top level.
During these appearances, Ighalo has found the back of the net 198 times, underlining his natural instinct as a striker. In addition to his goalscoring record, he has also contributed 32 assists, demonstrating his ability to create opportunities for teammates when not finishing chances himself.
Odion Ighalo’s career stats include:
- Total Matches Played: 474
- Goals Scored: 198
- Assists: 32
- Average Goals per 90 Minutes: 0.23
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