Nigeria Players Abroad
Raphael Onyedika emerges highest ranked Uefa Europa Conference League performer
By Monsurah Olatunji
Nigeria midfielder Raphael Onyedika has been ranked above all in the Fotmob ratings following his impressive performance in the UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL).
The 22-year-old defensive midfielder was the star of the night as his Club Brugge picked up a first-leg advantage in the Conference League against William Troost-Ekong’s PAOK Thessaloniki.
Onyedika followed up his heroic Belgium Pro League performance for Club Brugge, in which he scored a brace in the 3-1 victory over Anderlecht, with a remarkable performance in Europe.
The highly rated completed 100% of his tackles, made seven recoveries, and had seven defensive interventions.
The former Midtjylland midfielder also completed five long balls and had one shot on target, all of which contributed to his game-high 7.9 Fotmob rating.
Onyedika has been one of the best midfielders outside Europe’s top five leagues this season due to his impressive performances for Club Brugge.
He has played 40 matches in all competitions this season while scoring three goals and providing two assists.
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