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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Samuel Chukwueze has entered the history books as the youngest Villarreal player to reach 200 appearances in all competitions.<\/p>\n

The 23-year-old achieved the feat in Villarreal\u2019s 4-2 victory against Espanyol at the Estadio de la Ceramica on Thursday night.<\/p>\n

Chukwueze linked up with the Yellow Submarine from Diamond Football Academy in 2018.<\/p>\n

The Nigeria international has scored 37 goals for Villarreal.<\/p>\n

The winger made 148 appearances in LaLiga, nine in the UEFA Champions League, 20 in the UEFA Europa League, nine in the UEFA Europa Conference League and 14 in the Copa del Rey.<\/p>\n

Chukwueze has been linked with a move away from Villarreal, with Real Madrid and Aston Villa among his suitors.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Samuel Chukwueze has entered the history books as the youngest Villarreal player to reach 200 appearances in all competitions. The 23-year-old achieved the feat in Villarreal\u2019s 4-2 victory against Espanyol at the Estadio de la Ceramica on Thursday night. Chukwueze linked up with the Yellow Submarine from Diamond Football Academy in 2018. 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