Aaron Samuel Olanare

Personal information
Full nameAaron Samuel Olanare
Date of birth4 June 1994
Place of birthPort Harcourt, Nigeria
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2 1⁄2 in)
Playing positionStriker
Club information
Current team
Guangzhou R&F
Number25
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2010–2011Shooting Stars23(15)
2011-2012Dolphins?(?)
2012–2013Vålerenga15(1)
2013–2014Sarpsborg 0826(10)
2014–Guangzhou R&F16(8)
National team‡
2014–Nigeria6(2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 4 November 2014.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15 November 2014

Aaron Samuel Olanare (born 4 June 1994) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a striker for Chinese Super League side Guangzhou R&F.

Club career

Olanare started his senior career in the Nigerian team Shooting Stars.[1] In 2012, Olanare signed for Norwegian team Vålerenga. He had been followed closely by the club after being on trial at the club, in the summer of 2012.[2] On 10 July 2013 Olanare signed another Norwegian team Sarpsborg 08.[2]

On 9 July 2014, Olanare transferred to Chinese Super League side Guangzhou R&F on a two-and-a-half-year contract with the fee of €1.4 million.[3] On 19 July 2014, he made his Super League debut in a 3–2 home win against Jiangsu Sainty and provided an assist in the match.[4] He scored his first goal in China on 31 July 2014, which ensured Guangzhou R&F beat Liaoning Whowin 5–1.[5]

International career

In October 2014, Olanare received his first call up for Nigeria national football team by Stephen Keshi to play against Sudan in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification. On 11 October 2014, he made his debut for the Super Eagles in a 1–0 away defeat against Sudan, coming on as a substitute for Nosa Igiebor in the 47th minute.[6] On 15 October 2014, Olanare scored his first goal in a 3–1 home victory against Sudan. He restored Nigerias lead in the 66th minute when he stabbed home a loose ball after a mix-up between Sudan goalkeeper Akram El Hadi and his defender.[7] Olanare scored his second goal for Nigeria in a 2-0 away victory over Congo. He scored the second goal of the match to secure the victory.[8]

Career statistics

Club statistics

As of 4 November 2014[9]
Season Club Division League Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2012 Vålerenga Tippeligaen 510051
2013 10021121
2013 Sarpsborg 08 13500135
2014 13500135
2014 Guangzhou R&F Chinese Super League 16810178
Career Total 5719316020

International goals

As of 15 November 2014
Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first.
No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 15 October 2014 Abuja Stadium, Abuja, Nigeria  Sudan 2–1 3–1 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
2. 15 November 2014 Stade Municipal, Pointe-Noire, Congo  Congo 2–0 2–0 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

References

  1. ↑ "Aaron Samuel Olanare". altomfotball.no (in Norwegian). TV 2. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Aaron Samuel klar for Sarpsborg 08". Sarpsborg08.no (in Norwegian). 10 July 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  3. ↑ "Official : Guangzhou R&F Unveil Aaron Samuel, Handed Jersey Number 25 Worn By". http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com''. All Nigeria Soccer. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
  4. ↑ 中超-哈默德绝杀阿隆首秀送助攻 富力3-2舜天. 21cn.com (in Chinese). 19 July 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
  5. ↑ 实录-朴钟佑世界波阿隆首球 富力客场5-1灭辽足. 163.com (in Chinese). 31 July 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
  6. ↑ "Sudan 1-0 Nigeria". cafonline.com (CAF). 11 October 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
  7. ↑ "Nigeria 3-1 Sudan". cafonline.com (CAF). 15 October 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
  8. ↑ "http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4687/2015-afcon-qualification/2014/11/15/6178791/super-eagles-master-their-own-destiny?ICID=SP_HN_3 =15 November 2014". 15 November 2014.
  9. ↑ "A.Olanare". uk.soccerway.com. Soccerway. Retrieved 7 October 2014.