WATCH: Samuel Chukwueze plays Santa Claus’ not-so-helpful assistant in Villarreal’s Christmas act

The Tremendous Eagles winger has been with the Yellow Submarines since 2017 after serving to Nigeria win the FIFA U-17 World Cup alongside Victor Osimhen

Within the nice spirit of Christmas, Villarreal have launched a brief video of Nigerian ahead Samuel Chukwueze in a mini-drama performing alongside Pepe Reina and Santa Claus Groguet.

Within the video, goalkeeper Pepe Reina and winger Samuel Chukwueze have been dressed up as elves who sneaked into Villarreal’s conventional house, the Estadio de la Ceramica.

Arduous at work was Father Christmas, Santa Claus Groguet, who was getting ready the stadium grounds and shifting present objects.

Villarreal’s Christmas video stars Father Christmas, and two not-so-helpful helpers.

We’re again house for Christmas ?️! pic.twitter.com/ho5swuFVG5

— Villarreal CF English (@VillarrealCFen) December 24, 2022

However Elves Chukwueze and Reina, as an alternative of serving to Santa Claus, proceeded to child round and frustrate the efforts of the much-beloved man famed for bringing youngsters items on Christmas Eve.

The video ended with Santa Claus making merry with the repentant elves.

Samuel Chukwueze at Villarreal this season

Earlier than Christmas arrived, there was little to rejoice for Samuel Chukwueze within the Spanish La Liga.

The previous Golden Eaglets star has did not muster a single aim in 13 league appearances for Villarreal.

The Nigerian winger scored three objectives for the Yellow Submarines within the 2021/2022 season, 4 within the earlier season, three within the marketing campaign earlier than that, and 5 in his first yr in La Liga.

Only some hours in the past, the Diamond Academy product took to his social media web page to flaunt his posh Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 vehicle.

Nevertheless, the 23-year-old’s effort is effectively compensated within the Copa del Rey the place he has two objectives and two assists in two matches.

Chukwueze additionally registered the identical output in 5 matches within the group stage of the Europa Convention League.

General for Villarreal, Chukwueze has scored 33 objectives and equipped 28 assists in 199 video games throughout all competitions since he signed for the membership 5 years in the past.