Tochukwu Nnadi


Tochukwu Nnadi is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Marseille of Ligue 1 and the Nigeria national team.

Club career

Nnadi was born in Ihiagwa, in the Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. He played football as a youngster with Campos FC in Owerri. In 2019, he began to train with Madenat Alamal Football Academy in Dubai. After a successful trial, he joined Botev Plovdiv in August 2021. He agreed a contract with the Bulgarian side until 2025. He made his league debut in the First Professional [Football League (Bulgaria)|Bulgarian First League] on 3 April 2022, away at Ludogorets. In his first season in Europe he made 19 league appearances for Botev Plovdiv, with 29 appearances coming in all competitions.
On 19 January 2024, he joined Belgian Belgian Pro League side Zulte Waregem.

International career

Nnadi represented Nigeria U-20 at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, appearing in all five of their matches including wins over Italy U-20 and Argentina U-20.
He was called up to the Nigeria national football team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Style of play

Nnadi has said he has tried to model his game on former Manchester United central midfield player Michael Carrick.

Honours

Nigeria