Peter Michael (footballer) explained

Peter Michael
Fullname:Peter Godly Michael
Birth Date:10 May 1998
Birth Place:Calabar, Nigeria
Height:1.89 m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:CFR Cluj
Clubnumber:99
Youthyears1:–2017
Youthclubs1:Crown FC
Years1:2017–2018
Years2:2018–2020
Caps2:13
Goals2:3
Years3:2019
Clubs3:Skeid (loan)
Caps3:7
Goals3:1
Years4:2020
Clubs4:Øygarden (loan)
Caps4:16
Goals4:6
Years5:2020–2022
Caps5:28
Goals5:7
Years6:2022
Clubs6:Grorud
Caps6:10
Goals6:6
Years7:2023
Clubs7:VPS
Caps7:28
Goals7:17
Years8:2024–
Clubs8:CFR Cluj
Caps8:23
Goals8:3
Club-Update:11 August 2024

Peter Godly Michael (born 10 May 1998) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga I club CFR Cluj.

Club career

Norway

In February 2018, Michael signed a four-year contract with Eliteserien side Vålerenga.[1]

VPS

On 29 March 2023, Michael joined VPS in Finland for an undisclosed fee.[2]

Michael was named the Veikkausliiga Player of the Month four times in a row in July, August, September and October 2023.[3] [4] On 14 September 2023, VPS exercised their option to keep Michael in Vaasa until the end of 2024.[5]

On 18 October 2023, Michael was named the Veikkausliiga Player of the Season, per voting by the fans.[6] On 1 December 2023, Michael was awarded the Veikkausliiga Player of the Year trophy, and he was also named The Best Forward of the Season.[7]

CFR Cluj

On 19 January 2024, Michael signed with Romanian club CFR Cluj for an undisclosed fee,[8] [9] [10] rumoured to be worth around €500,000.[11] [12] Ten days later, he scored on his Liga I debut by coming on as a substitute, in a 4–1 win over Voluntari.[13]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Vålerenga2018Eliteserien13321154
Vålerenga 220182. divisjon7272
Skeid (loan)20191. divisjon710071
Øygarden (loan)20201. divisjon16600166
20201. divisjon11300113
20211. divisjon520052
20221. divisjon12220142
Total2872030!7
Sogndal 220213. divisjon5050
20224. divisjon6767
Total1170011!7
20221. divisjon10600106
2023Veikkausliiga2817423219
2023–24Liga I18110191
2024–25Liga I52003082
Total2331030273
Career total14352933015555

Honours

CFR Cluj

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peter Godly Michael har signert. www.vif-fotball.no. Vålerenga Fotball. 27 February 2018. Norwegian. 27 February 2018.
  2. Web site: VPS. Tervetuloa Vepsuun Peter Godly Michael!. Welcome to Vespu Peter Godly Michael!. 29 March 2023. 29 March 2023. fi.
  3. Web site: sportti.com. Tässä on Veikkausliigan kuukauden pelaaja - toinen valinta putkeen. 7 September 2023. 29 September 2023. fi.
  4. Web site: Veikkaus. VPS:n Peter Michael Veikkausliigan kuukauden pelaaja myös syyskuussa. 5 October 2023. 5 October 2023. fi.
  5. Web site: VPS. Peter Michael jatkaa Vepsussa!. 14 September 2023. 10 October 2023. fi.
  6. https://www.veikkausliiga.com/uutiset/2023/10/18/kansa-aanesti-peter-michael-on-vuoden-pelaaja-olen-tasta-valinnasta-mielettoman-otettu-ja-kiitollinen Kansa äänesti: Peter Michael on Vuoden pelaaja - "Olen tästä valinnasta mielettömän otettu ja kiitollinen"
  7. https://www.veikkausliiga.com/uutiset/2023/12/01/vpsn-peter-michael-vuoden-liigapelaaja VPS:n Peter Michael Vuoden Liigapelaaja
  8. https://cfr1907.ro/bun-venit-peter-michael/ BUN VENIT, PETER MICHAEL!
  9. https://vepsu.fi/uutinen1/peter-michael-siirtyy-romaniaan Peter Michael siirtyy Romaniaan
  10. https://www.hs.fi/urheilu/art-2000010131371.html Veikkausliigan tähtipelaaja Peter Michael siirtyy Romaniaan
  11. https://www.playsport.ro/cfr-cluj-chiar-vrea-sa-i-sufle-titlul-fcsb-ului-nelutu-varga-aduce-un-atacant-nigerian-si-bifeaza-al-5-lea-transfer-393095#google_vignette CFR Cluj chiar vrea să-i „sufle” titlul FCSB-ului! Neluțu Varga aduce un atacant nigerian și bifează al 5-lea transfer
  12. https://www.gsp.ro/fotbal/liga-1/lovitura-in-mercato-cfr-cluj-a-adus-un-atacant-cu-cifre-foarte-bune-in-2023-727072.html Lovitură în mercato » CFR Cluj a adus un atacant cu cifre foarte bune în 2023
  13. https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2024/01/29/romania/liga-i/scs-cfr-1907-cluj-sa/cs-fc-petrolul-zf1948-berca/4099762/ CFR CLUJ VS. VOLUNTARI 4 - 1
  14. https://www.veikkausliiga.com/uutiset/2023/12/01/vpsn-peter-michael-vuoden-liigapelaaja VPS:n Peter Michael Vuoden Liigapelaaja
  15. https://www.veikkausliiga.com/uutiset/2023/12/01/vpsn-peter-michael-vuoden-liigapelaaja VPS:n Peter Michael Vuoden Liigapelaaja
  16. https://www.iltalehti.fi/veikkausliiga/a/e09333d9-60df-44d0-8ca8-ac3e5c48864d Toimittajat äänestivät: Tässä on Veikkausliigan tähdistöjoukkue