Paul Mukairu Explained

Paul Mukairu
Fullname:Paul Omo Mukairu[1]
Birth Date:2000 1, df=yes
Birth Place:Abuja, Nigeria
Height:1.82 m
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Copenhagen
Clubnumber:17
Youthclubs1:FC Hearts Academy
Youthyears2:2019
Youthclubs2:Antalyaspor
Years1:2019–2022
Clubs1:Antalyaspor
Caps1:44
Goals1:6
Years2:2020–2021
Clubs2:Anderlecht (loan)
Caps2:25
Goals2:2
Years3:2022–
Clubs3:Copenhagen
Caps3:20
Goals3:0
Years4:2023–2024
Clubs4:Reading (loan)
Caps4:31
Goals4:3
Club-Update:12:18, 29 April 2024 (UTC)

Paul Omo Mukairu (born 18 January 2000) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Copenhagen.

Career

Mukairu is a youth product of the Nigerian FC Hearts Academy, and moved to the Turkish club Antalyaspor in 2019.[2] He made his professional and Süper Lig debut with Antalyaspor in a 1–0 win over Göztepe S.K. on 18 August 2019.[3] He moved to Anderlecht on loan in the Belgian First Division A for the 2020-21 season, before returning to Antalyaspor.[4] After scoring 8 goals in 53 games in all competitions with Antalyaspor, he transferred to the Danish club F.C. Copenhagen on 27 January 2022 on a 3-year contract.[5]

On 16 August 2023, Mukairu joined League One club Reading on a season-long loan deal.[6]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueCupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Antalyaspor2019–20Süper Lig24371314
2020–21300030
2021–221731110194
Total4468210538
Anderlecht (loan)2020–21Belgian Pro League25242294
Copenhagen2021–22Danish Superliga1500000150
2022–23501040100
2023–2400000000
Total2001040250
Reading (loan)2023–24EFL League One313201053396
Career total1201115410406314618

Honours

Copenhagen

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paul Omo Mukairu . Turkish Football Federation . 2 December 2020.
  2. Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  3. Web site: Göztepe vs. Antalyaspor - 18 August 2019 - Soccerway. Soccerway.
  4. Appearances in Johan Cruyff Shield
  5. Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
  6. Web site: Royals secure loan deal for Paul Mukairu. www.readingfc.co.uk. 16 August 2023. 16 August 2023.
  7. Web site: FC Copenhagen win 14th Danish league title . www.dailytimes.com.pk . 22 May 2022.
  8. Web site: FCK win 2022/23 Danish Cup . . 18 May 2023 . 18 May 2023.