Top Qs
Timeline
Chat
Perspective
Antonio Nusa
Norwegian footballer (born 2005) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Remove ads
Antonio Eromonsele Nordby Nusa (born 17 April 2005) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays for German Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Norway national team.
Remove ads
Club career
Starting his career at Langhus, he moved to Stabæk's youth section at the age of 13.[3] He signed his first professional contract with Stabæk in May 2020.[4]
He was given the chance to train with the senior team in early 2021,[5] and subsequently given a new three-year contract in May of that year.[6] On 30 May 2021, he made his Eliteserien debut against Rosenborg.[7] On 27 June 2021, he scored his first goal for the club in a 4–1 defeat against Bodø/Glimt.[8] He made his full debut three days later, scoring two goals against Viking FK.[9][10]
During the last transfer day of summer 2021, he signed a contract with Club Brugge. On 13 September 2022, he scored a goal on his Champions League debut in a 4–0 away win against Porto,[11] becoming the youngest Norwegian player to feature, and the second youngest player of any nationality to score in the competition.[12][13][14]
On 13 August 2024, Nusa signed a five-year contract with RB Leipzig in Germany.[15] Later that month, on 24 August, he scored a goal on his Bundesliga debut in a 1–0 victory over VfL Bochum.[16]
Remove ads
International career
Nusa was called up by the Norway U19s for the elite qualifying round for the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, and scored the winner in a 2–1 win over France in Orléans.[17]
In August 2023, Nusa received his first call-up to the Norway senior national team by head coach Ståle Solbakken, for a friendly match against Jordan and a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match against Georgia.[18] He scored his first international goal for Norway in his debut match against Jordan, which they won by 6–0.[19]
Remove ads
Playing Style
Unlike many wingers who struggle when switched flanks, Nusa is equally effective on both wings. Renowned for his explosive pace and direct playing style, he offers a significant threat on the counter-attack. His technical ability and flair have earned him the nickname "Norwegian Neymar."[20]
Personal life
Nusa was born in Norway to a Norwegian mother and Nigerian father.[21]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 17 May 2025[22]
- Includes Norwegian Cup, Belgian Cup, DFB-Pokal
- Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- Appearance in Belgian Super Cup
- Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
International
- As of match played 9 June 2025
- Scores and results list Norway's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Nusa goal.
Remove ads
Honours
Club Brugge[22]
References
External links
Wikiwand - on
Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.
Remove ads