Quick Info
| Profession | Footballer (Striker) |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Date of Birth | 02/02/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Kaduna, Nigeria |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Umar Sadiq Mesbah
Sadiq came off the bench to score the decisive goal in Valencia's 1-0 win over Elche, his first appearance under manager Javier Aguirre since returning from injury. The result was seen as important for the club's push in La Liga.
Sadiq scored Valencia's only goal in a match against Deportivo La Coruña but suffered a severe right hamstring tear afterwards. The injury was expected to keep him out for around two to three months.
Sadiq came off the bench to score the winning goal in Valencia's 1-0 victory over Athletic Club at San Mamés on Matchday 35. The strike ended a drought in which he had failed to score in seven consecutive appearances.
Valencia completed the permanent signing of Umar Sadiq from Real Sociedad, with the Nigerian striker committing to a contract until June 2028 after a successful loan spell at Mestalla. Head coach Carlos Corberán had made him a priority target.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Umar Sadiq Mesbah |
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| Summary | Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker and has represented the Nigeria national team at senior and youth levels. He signed permanently for Valencia from Real Sociedad in January 2026. |
| Known For | Goal-scoring striker in Italy, the Netherlands, Serbia, Spain and Scotland, and a member of Nigeria's 2016 Olympic bronze-medal squad. Scored the winning goal for Valencia against Elche in November 2026 after returning from a hamstring injury. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) |
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| Position | Striker |
| Preferred Foot | Right |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was the top scorer in the Campionato Primavera during the 2014-15 season. | |
| 2. Named in Nigeria's squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. |
