Ebenezer Akinsanmiro


Ebenezer Ajodun Akinsanmiro is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder, attacking midfielder or right winger for club Pisa, on loan from Inter Milan, and the Nigeria national team.

Club career

Early career

Akinsanmiro started playing professionally for Remo Stars in 2020. He was part of the team that gained promotion from the Nigeria National League to the Nigeria Professional Football League at the end of the 2020–21 season.
In March 2022, Akinsanmiro briefly joined Lagos-based club Alex Transfiguration, as he featured in the Torneo di Viareggio, where the team reached the final before losing to Sassuolo on penalties.

Inter Milan

On 31 January 2023, Akinsanmiro joined Italian club Inter Milan on a permanent deal, signing a four-year contract. During the 2022–23 season, while playing for the club's under-19 team, he also received his first call-ups to the first team under manager Simone Inzaghi. On 24 May, he was an unused substitute on the bench for Inter Milan, as the club won their ninth Coppa Italia title over Fiorentina. He made his first-team debut for Inter Milan on 25 February 2024, coming on as a substitute for Davide Frattesi in the 76th minute of a 4–0 league victory over Lecce.

Loan to Sampdoria

On 19 July 2024, Akinsanmiro joined Serie B club Sampdoria on a season-long loan, with an option to buy and a buy-back clause in favor of Inter Milan. He made his debut for the club on 11 August, starting in a Coppa Italia match against Como, which ended in a 5–4 win after the shoot-out.

Loan to Pisa

On 19 July 2025, Akinsanmiro joined fellow Serie A club Pisa on loan, with an option to buy and a buy-back clause in favour of Inter.

International career

On 11 December 2025, Akinsanmiro was called up to the Nigeria squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Honours

Inter Milan
Nigeria