NATIONAL TEAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Scored his first USMNT goal in the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Final, netting in the 34th minute of the 2-0 victory over Canada on June 18, 2023, in Las Vegas.
- Scored in three consecutive USMNT starts in the fall 2025 window: vs. Japan (Sept. 9), Ecuador (Oct. 10, 1-1 draw), and Paraguay (Nov. 19, 2-1 win), showcasing peak form entering the 2026 World Cup year.
- Tallied goals against Bolivia (44th minute) and Panama during the Copa America 2024 group stage, demonstrating clinical finishing in a major tournament.
- Committed to represent the USMNT over England and Nigeria on May 16, 2023, after FIFA approved his one-time change of association following previous England youth appearances.
2026 FIFA WORLD CUP CYCLE
- Made his USMNT debut in the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League semifinal vs. Mexico on June 15, 2023, in Las Vegas, starting in the 3-0 victory and playing 75 minutes.
- Scored in the 2023 Nations League Final vs. Canada on June 18, 2023, in Las Vegas, contributing to the 2-0 title-clinching win in just his second USMNT appearance.
- Started in Copa America 2024 group-stage matches, scoring vs. Bolivia (June 23, Arlington, 2-0 win) and Panama (June 27, Atlanta).
- Returned to the USMNT in September 2025 after months sidelined by injury, scoring vs. Japan in his comeback match.
- Scored vs. Ecuador on Oct. 10, 2025, in a 1-1 draw, and vs. Paraguay on Nov. 19, 2025, in a 2-1 victory, extending his consecutive-start scoring streak to three matches.
- Named to the March 2026 squad for World Cup preparation competing in friendlies vs. Belgium and Portugal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
CLUB HIGHLIGHTS
- Joined AS Monaco in August 2023 on a permanent deal from Arsenal after a successful loan in Ligue 1.
- Named Monaco’s February Player of the Month in 2026
- Enjoyed a breakout loan at Stade de Reims (2022-23), scoring 21 goals in 37 Ligue 1 appearances to emerge as one of the top strikers in French football.
- Completed an 18-appearance loan at Middlesbrough in the English Championship (January-May 2022), scoring 3 goals.
- Joined Arsenal's academy at age eight and made his senior debut on Oct. 29, 2020, vs. Dundalk in the Europa League, recording a goal and an assist in a 4-2 win.
PERSONAL
- Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Nigerian parents of Yoruba heritage; moved to London at one month old and was raised in England.
- Eligible to represent the United States, England, and Nigeria; chose the USMNT after attending a training camp in Florida in spring 2023, citing fan support on social media as influential in his decision.
- Joined Arsenal's academy at age eight after being scouted from a Sunday League team called Aldersbrook; briefly trialed at Tottenham before committing to the Gunners.
- Transitioned from winger to center forward at age 16, scoring 25 goals in 19 U-18 Premier League matches in the 2018-19 season.
