Detlef Esapa Osong (born 21 September 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Rotherham United on loan from Nottingham Forest.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Detlef Esapa Osong[1] | ||
Date of birth | 21 September 2004 | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team |
Rotherham United (on loan from Nottingham Forest) | ||
Number | 19 | ||
Youth career | |||
2017–2023 | Nottingham Forest | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2023– | Nottingham Forest | 0 | (0) |
2024– | → Rotherham United (loan) | 2 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:00, 22 August 2024 (UTC) |
Club career
editOsong joined Nottingham Forest as a youth in 2017 from grassroots football in Leicestershire,[2] and worked his way up their youth sides. He had a prolific start with the club's U18s in the 2022–23 season, scoring 12 goals in 20 appearances.[3] He signed his first professional contract with the club on 6 January 2022.[4]
On 1 February 2023, Osong made his professional and senior debut with Nottingham Forest in a 2–0 EFL Cup loss to Manchester United.[5]
On 18 July 2024, Osong was loaned to EFL League One side Rotherham United for the 2024–25 season.[6][7]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 21 August 2024[8]
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Nottingham Forest | 2022–23 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2023–24 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
2024–25 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
Rotherham United (loan) | 2024–25 | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Career total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
- ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
References
edit- ^ "Nottingham Forest Retained List 23/24". premierleague.com. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ Club, Nottingham Forest Football (6 January 2022). "Esapa Osong signs professional contract". Nottingham Forest Football Club.
- ^ "Nottingham Forest: Cooper can save millions by unleashing Esapa Osong". www.foresttilidie.com.
- ^ Clapson, Sarah (January 6, 2022). "Esapa Osong tipped for 'bright future' after signing Reds contract". NottinghamshireLive.
- ^ Athletic, The (February 2023). "Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest live updates". The Athletic.
- ^ https://www.themillers.co.uk/news/2024/july/18/signing---forest-forward-osong-arrives-on-loan-/
- ^ Club, Nottingham Forest Football (July 18, 2024). "Osong makes Rotherham loan move". Nottingham Forest Football Club.
- ^ "England - D. Osong - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
External links
edit- Esapa Osong at Soccerway