Meet Luca Keleosho the Nigeria eligible teenager in Burnley’s starting XI vs Manchester City
Following his English Premier League debut for Burnley Vs Manchester City on Friday August 12, we introduce you to Nigeria eligible teenager Luca Keleosho.
WHEN WAS HE BORN
Luca Warrick Keleosho was born on September 15, 2004 in the United States of America to a Nigerian father and a Italian-Canadian mother.
WHEN DID HE START PLAYING FOOTBALL
Koleosho began playing with his local soccer club Trumbull United at the age of seven before continuing his development at Manhattan Kickers, Spanish outfit Reus and Espanyol.
WHICH POSITION DOES HE PLAYER
A Winger.
SENIOR CAREER
In 2021, Keleosho signed up for Espanyol B but got his senior team bow in May 2022 vs Granada.
Burnley will pay €3m for the player, who made his senior debut for Espanyol against Granada in May 2022.
In the 2022/2023 season, Luca Keleosho made five appearances for Espanyol in the Spanish La Liga .
JOURNEY TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE
In the ongoing transfer window, young Luca Keleosho became Vincent Kompany’s sixth signing as Burnley prepared for their English Premier League return.
Keleosho cost Burnley around £2.6 million and will wear jersey number 30 for the 2023/2024 season.
PREMIER LEAGUE BOW
Vincent Kompany named young Keleosho in the Burnley Starting XI vs Champions Manchester City at Turf Moor.
That was the Youngest ever Clarets starting XI for a Premier League match.
Despite falling 0-3 to Manchester City in the EPL season opener, on Friday August 11, Nigeria eligible teenager Luca Keleosho and his teammates gave a good account of themselves vs a touch opposition.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER
Playing in the World’s most followed League will certainly lift the popularity and profile of 18-year old Luca Keleosho.
Eligible to represent Nigeria, Canada , Italy and country of birth the United States, no decision has been made on his Senior career at full international level yet.
Currently representing Italy at Youth level, the youngster had previously played for the U.S at U-15 and received senior call-ups from Canada.
Nigeria has not had any contacts with the youngster and it will be even tougher to convince the winger to consider the Eagles ahead of the other options with whom he has had close ties already.
One name you will get to hear about regularly – Luka Keleosho.
