Aaron Samuel Olanare
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Aaron Samuel Olanare | ||
| Date of birth | 4 June 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | CSKA Moscow | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2011 | Shooting Stars | 23 | (15) |
| 2011–2012 | Dolphins | ||
| 2012–2013 | Vålerenga | 15 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | Sarpsborg 08 | 26 | (10) |
| 2014– | Guangzhou R&F | 34 | (15) |
| 2016– | → CSKA Moscow (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2014– | Nigeria | 7 | (2) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 February 2016 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 November 2014 | |||
Aaron Samuel Olanare (born 4 June 1994) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a striker for Russian Premier League side PFC CSKA Moscow.
Club career
Olanare started his senior career in the Nigerian team Shooting Stars.[1] In 2012, Olanare signed for Norwegian team Vålerenga. He had been followed closely by the club after being on trial at the club, in the summer of 2012.[2] On 10 July 2013 Olanare signed another Norwegian team Sarpsborg 08.[2]
On 9 July 2014, Olanare transferred to Chinese Super League side Guangzhou R&F on a two-and-a-half-year contract with the fee of €1.4 million.[3] On 19 July 2014, he made his Super League debut in a 3–2 home win against Jiangsu Sainty and provided an assist in the match.[4] He scored his first goal in China on 31 July 2014, which ensured Guangzhou R&F beat Liaoning Whowin 5–1.[5]
International career
In October 2014, Olanare received his first call up for Nigeria national football team by Stephen Keshi to play against Sudan in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification. On 11 October 2014, he made his debut for the Super Eagles in a 1–0 away defeat against Sudan, coming on as a substitute for Nosa Igiebor in the 47th minute.[6] On 15 October 2014, Olanare scored his first goal in a 3–1 home victory against Sudan. He restored Nigerias lead in the 66th minute when he stabbed home a loose ball after a mix-up between Sudan goalkeeper Akram El Hadi and his defender.[7] Olanare scored his second goal for Nigeria in a 2-0 away victory over Congo. He scored the second goal of the match to secure the victory.[8]
Career statistics
Club statistics
- As of 1 November 2015[9]
| Season | Club | Division | League | Cup | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| 2012 | Vålerenga | Tippeligaen | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 2013 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 1 | ||
| 2013 | Sarpsborg 08 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 5 | |
| 2014 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 5 | ||
| 2014 | Guangzhou R&F | Chinese Super League | 16 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 8 |
| 2015 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 7 | ||
| Career Total | 75 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 78 | 27 | ||
International goals
- As of 15 November 2014
- Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.
| No | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 15 October 2014 | Abuja Stadium, Abuja, Nigeria |  Sudan |
2–1 | 3–1 | 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
| 2. | 15 November 2014 | Stade Municipal, Pointe-Noire, Congo |  Congo |
2–0 | 2–0 | 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification |
References
- Aaron Samuel Olanare at Soccerway
- Aaron Samuel Olanare at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ "Aaron Samuel Olanare". altomfotball.no (in Norwegian). TV 2. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ a b "Aaron Samuel klar for Sarpsborg 08". Sarpsborg08.no (in Norwegian). 10 July 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ "Official : Guangzhou R&F Unveil Aaron Samuel, Handed Jersey Number 25 Worn By". www.allnigeriasoccer.com. All Nigeria Soccer. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
- ^ 中超-哈默德绝杀阿隆首秀送助攻 富力3-2舜天. 21cn.com (in Chinese). 19 July 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ^ 实录-朴钟佑世界波阿隆首球 富力客场5-1灭辽足. 163.com (in Chinese). 31 July 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ^ "Sudan 1-0 Nigeria". cafonline.com. CAF. 11 October 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ^ "Nigeria 3-1 Sudan". cafonline.com. CAF. 15 October 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
- ^ Solace Chukwu (15 November 2014). "Congo 0-2 Nigeria: Super Eagles master their own destiny". Goal.com. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
- ^ "A.Olanare". uk.soccerway.com. Soccerway. Retrieved 7 October 2014.
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