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Samuel Kalu profile
- Current team
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Botev Plovdiv
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
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Nigeria
- Date of birth
- 26 Aug 1997 (29 years)
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 79 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- S. Kalu
Samuel Kalu match log
| Teams | League | Year | Apps | Starts | Goals | Assists | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Botev Plovdiv
|
Bulgarian First League, International Club Friendly | 2026 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 6 | — |
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About Samuel Kalu
Samuel Kalu is a 29-year-old Nigeria professional footballer who plays as a forward for Botev Plovdiv in Bulgaria.
Born on 26 August 1997 in Nigeria, Samuel Kalu has been eligible for senior professional football since 2014. Samuel Kalu stands 178 cm tall and weighs 79 kg, and is right-footed.
Across 11 matches in SportScore's database Samuel Kalu has scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists, for a combined 7 goal contributions at a rate of 0.45 goals per match.
Next up: Botev Plovdiv vs FC Dunav Ruse in the Bulgarian First League on Friday 06 November 2026 at 17:15 UTC. Most recent fixture: Lokomotiv Sofia 2-5 Botev Plovdiv in the Bulgarian First League.
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Frequently asked questions about Samuel Kalu
What team does Samuel Kalu play for?
Samuel Kalu currently plays for Botev Plovdiv in Bulgaria.
What position does Samuel Kalu play?
Samuel Kalu plays as a forward.
How old is Samuel Kalu?
Samuel Kalu was born on 26 August 1997, making them 29 years old.
What nationality is Samuel Kalu?
Samuel Kalu represents Nigeria.
How tall is Samuel Kalu?
Samuel Kalu stands 178 cm tall and weighs 79 kg.
How many goals has Samuel Kalu scored?
Across the 11 matches SportScore has tracked, Samuel Kalu has scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists, a 0.45 goals-per-match rate.
When does Samuel Kalu's team play next?
Botev Plovdiv's next fixture is Botev Plovdiv vs FC Dunav Ruse in the Bulgarian First League on Friday, 6 November 2026 at 17:15 UTC.
Is Samuel Kalu left-footed or right-footed?
Samuel Kalu's preferred foot is right.
Does Samuel Kalu play for the national team?
Samuel Kalu is eligible for Nigeria. Their next match is Nigeria vs Tanzania on Friday 13 November 2026 UTC.
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