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- Low scoring rate
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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 (28 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 | 2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
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About Samuel Kalu
Samuel Kalu is a 28-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 2 matches in SportScore's database Samuel Kalu has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists, for a combined 0 goal contributions at a rate of 0.0 goals per match.
Next up: Poland vs Nigeria in the International Friendly on Wednesday 03 June 2026 at 18:45 UTC. Most recent fixture: Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2-1 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 28 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 2 matches SportScore has tracked, Samuel Kalu has scored 0 goals, a 0.0 goals-per-match rate.
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 Poland vs Nigeria on Wednesday 03 June 2026 UTC.
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