Calvin Bassey
Calvin Bassey Ughelumba, Calvin Ughelumba
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Who is this?
Calvin Chinedu Bassey (né Ughelumba, born 31 December 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back or a centre-back for Premier League club Fulham and the Nigeria national team. Born in Italy to parents from Nigeria, Bassey was a product of Leicester City's youth system but did not make a senior appearance for the club before joining Rangers on a free transfer in July 2020. He made 65 appearances over two seasons for Rangers and won the Scottish Premiership and the Scottish Cup. In July 2022, he signed for Dutch club Ajax, with Rangers receiving the highest transfer fee in their history. The following July, he signed for English club Fulham.
Career
- 1999Born
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Aosta
- •Citizenship: Nigeria
- •Known as: association football player
- •Sport: association football
What happened recently
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey withdraws from Nigeria squad after picking up injury
Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament -- Calvin Bassey, Sadio Mane influential
Uganda 1 Nigeria 3 – Why did Uganda need three ‘keepers? Bassey’s passing perfect? How did backups do?
Calvin Bassey talks about his emotional experience after returning to the Super Eagles!
I cannot speak too much or I will get a fine - Bassey unhappy with Man Utd goal
Premier League, Fulham condemn online abuse faced by Bassey after win over Man United
Finding Home: Calvin Bassey on Nigeria’s legacy and Africa’s impact on the Premier League
Calvin Bassey grabs another assist as Rangers keep pressure on Celtic in title run
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