William Osula Explained

William Osula
Full Name:William Idemudia Daugaard Osula[1]
Birth Date:4 August 2003
Birth Place:Copenhagen, Denmark
Height:1.93 m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Newcastle United
Clubnumber:18
Youthclubs1:Copenhagen
Youthyears2:2018–2022
Youthclubs2:Sheffield United
Years1:2022–2024
Clubs1:Sheffield United
Caps1:28
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Derby County (loan)
Caps2:16
Goals2:2
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Newcastle United
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2022
Nationalteam1:Denmark U19
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2023–
Nationalteam2:Denmark U21
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:1
Pcupdate:10:43, 30 April 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:08:32, 3 December 2023 (UTC)

William Idamudia Daugaard Osula (born 4 August 2003) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Newcastle United.

Club career

Sheffield United

Osula is a youth product of Danish club Copenhagen, where he played before moving to the youth academy of Sheffield United in 2018.[2] On 13 July 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the Yorkshire club.[3] He made his first team debut in a 0–0 draw against Blackpool on 16 March 2022, coming on as a late substitute in the 91st minute.[4]

Loan to Derby County

On 1 September 2022, Osula joined Derby County on a season-long loan.[5] On 15 October 2022, having already appeared four times from the bench, Osula made his first start for the club, scoring two goals in a 3–0 victory at Accrington Stanley.[6]

Return from loan

On 6 January 2024, Osula scored a brace for Sheffield United in a 4–0 FA Cup victory over Gillingham, marking his first senior goals for the club.[7]

Newcastle United

On 8 August 2024, Newcastle United announced the signing of Osula for an undisclosed fee.[8]

International career

Osula was born in Denmark to a Danish mother and a Nigerian father and moved to England at a young age.[9] He was called up to a training camp for the Denmark U19s in February 2022.[10] He debuted with the Denmark U19s in a friendly 3–2 loss to the Hungary U19s on 23 February 2022.[11]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield United2021–22[12] Championship5000000050
2022–23[13] Championship20000020
2023–24[14] Premier League2102310243
Total280231000313
Derby County (loan)2022–23League One162331010215
Newcastle United2024–25Premier League0000000000
Career total442562010528

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023/24 Premier League squad lists . Premier League . 13 September 2023 . 15 September 2023.
  2. Web site: 'Unpredictable' - spotlight on young Sheffield United striker Will Osula. Nathan. Hemmingham. 17 March 2022. YorkshireLive.
  3. Web site: 13 July 2021 . Six sign pro deals . Sheffield United FC.
  4. Web site: William Osula issues message following Sheffield United debut v Blackpool. Ben. Wignall. 17 March 2022. Football League World.
  5. Web site: FORWARD OSULA MAKES DEADLINE DAY LOAN MOVE TO DERBY. 1 September 2022. dcfc.co.uk.
  6. Web site: Accrington Stanley 0–3 Derby County. BBC Sport. 15 October 2022. 16 October 2022.
  7. Web site: Gillingham 0-4 Sheffield United: William Osula and James McAtee hit doubles as Blades progress. BBC Sport. 6 January 2024. 5 August 2024.
  8. Web site: Magpies complete Osula signing. Newcastle United F.C.. 8 August 2024. 8 August 2024.
  9. Web site: First EPL squad involvement for West Brom and Sheffield United teenagers of Nigerian descent:: All Nigeria Soccer - The Complete Nigerian Football Portal. www.allnigeriasoccer.com.
  10. Web site: Sheffield-talent udtaget for DK: Har fortid i KB. bold.dk.
  11. Web site: Landsholdsdatabasen. DBU.
  12. Web site: William Osula Football Stats Sheffield United Season 2021/2022 . 2023-07-16 . www.soccerbase.com.
  13. Web site: William Osula Football Stats Season 2022/2023 . 2023-07-16 . www.soccerbase.com.
  14. Web site: William Osula Football Stats Sheffield United Season 2023/2024. 2023-05-27. www.soccerbase.com.