1. John Nwankwo

John Chetauya Nwankwo Donald is a Spanish soccer player who plays for Elche CF Ilicitano as a defensive midfielder. He made his La Liga appearance for the club in a lost match against Atlético Madrid two years ago. Born in Murcia, Spain, Nwankwo is of Nigerian descent.

2. Victoria López

Victoria López Serrano Felix is a Spanish football player currently playing as a midfielder for Madrid CFF. Originally from Nigeria, Victoria is currently representing the Spain women’s national under-17 football team. She is also eligible to play for Nigeria and has shown interest.

3. Mujaid Sadick

Mujaid Sadick Aliu is a Spanish soccer player currently playing as a centre-back for Genk. Born in Logroño, Spain, Sadick is of Nigerian origin. He started his professional soccer career with the Valvanera CD, before moving to the Spanish club, Genk, few years ago. He made his first La Liga appearance with the club in a lost game against Villarreal CF.

4. Derik Osede

Derik Osede Prieto is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central defender. He kicked off his professional football career at the age of eight, finishing his development with Real Madrid. He has played for Spain at the international junior level, helping the country to win the 2012 UEFA European Championship against Estonia and the 2013 FIFA World Cup against Mexico in the round 16. Seven years ago, he disclosed that he wished to switch international allegiance to Nigeria.

Born in Madrid, Spain, Derik is originally from Nigeria.

5. Manuel Onwu

Manuel Onwu Villafranca is a Spanish professional footballer currently playing as a forward for CF Badalona. Born in Tudela, Spain, Onwu started his playing career with the Spanish club, Atlético Valtierrano, before joining the Indian Super League defending champions, Bengaluru FC, then his present club, CF Badalona.

Manuel is of Nigerian descent.