The Confederation of African Football (Caf), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), La Liga and Villarreal have celebrated with Samuel Chukwueze on his birthday.
Congratulatory messages have poured in for the Super Eagles winger from well-wishers and his club on his 21st birthday.
Chukwueze has continued to make a key contribution for both club and country and his impacts been praised.
The forward joined Villarreal’s youth team from Diamond Football Academy in 2017, having also played for Future Hope and New Generation Academy in Nigeria.
Barely a year with the Yellow Submarine’s youth set-up, he was promoted to the first team and has continued to deliver eye-catching displays.