8 Nigerian players are registered with Premier League clubs in 2026/27, at 6 clubs. Coventry City and Fulham have the most, with 2 each. Semi Ajayi (Hull) leads the Nigerian scorers with 1 league goal. Up to 1 October 2026.
| Player | Club | Position | Age | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Bassey | Fulham | Defender | 26 | 450 | 0 | 1 |
| Semi Ajayi | Hull | Defender | 32 | 423 | 1 | 0 |
| Alex Iwobi | Fulham | Midfielder | 30 | 408 | 0 | 0 |
| Frank Onyeka | Coventry | Midfielder | 28 | 314 | 0 | 0 |
| Ola Aina | Forest | Defender | 29 | 306 | 0 | 0 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | Coventry | Forward | 29 | 232 | 0 | 0 |
| Zadok Yohanna | Brighton | Midfielder | 19 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Fredrick | Brentford | Defender | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sorted by Premier League minutes this season. Nationality as the data feed lists it, so a dual national appears under one country only. Club counts: Coventry City 2, Fulham 2, Brentford 1, Brighton 1, Hull City 1, Nottingham Forest 1.
Common questions
How many Nigerian players are in the Premier League?
8 in 2026/27, at 6 clubs, counting each player under the nationality the data feed lists, as of 1 October 2026.
Which Premier League club has the most Nigerian players?
Coventry City and Fulham, with 2 each.