Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo, one of the top prospects playing in Portugal, answers questions from allnigeriasoccer.com's Editorial staff on his career.<br /><br />Tipped by our scouting network, <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b> contacted Nwankwo, who has notched 11 goals for Portimonense S.C in the Segunda Liga. <br /><br />Statistically, the 21 - year - old is amongst the top 10 strikers in Portugal's second - tier.<br /><br />A move to a top division club in Europe is on the cards as he becomes a free agent at the end of this season.<br /><br /><b>Name</b>: Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo<br /><br /><b>Nickname</b>: Simy<br /><br /><b>Date of Birth</b>: 7th May, 1992<br /><br /><b>Place of Birth</b> : Onitsha<br /><br /><b>Height</b>: 1:96m<br /><br /><b>Weight</b>: 80 kg<br /><b><br />Your name does not ring a bell back home in Nigeria. Tell us about your upbringing and your career profile. What teams did you play for in Nigeria before you joined Portim&atilde;o.<br /></b><br /><b>Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo</b>:''I was born and brought up in Onitsha. Started playing football with Future Hope Academy, Nkpor. I spent a couple of years in G.U.O FC then I returned to Future Hope Academy again. From there I joined amateur side Imo united in 2009. I left for Portugal in August 2010 to join the youth team of Portimonense. All I wanted was to progress to the senior team, so I thank God for the promotion''<br /><br /><b>You have scored 11 goals in 32 matches in a difficult league. What is the secret behind your fine form this season?</b><br /><br /><b>Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo</b>:''I thank God for his mercies because it has been a successful season filled with happy moments. There is no big secret to it because I have always loved scoring goals just like any other striker. The secret lies with the team not me alone.<br /><br /><b>Describe your self in five words</b>........<br /><br /><b>Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo</b>: ''That is a difficult question. Honestly I don't know the right impression to give about myself. I am just focused in achieving my dreams as a kid.<br /><br /><b>Your favorite subject in secondary school was.......</b><br /><br /><b>Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo</b>: ''I don't really have a favorite subject, I just try to do my best in all of them.''<br /><br /><b>Describe yourself as a professional player. What are your strengths and what areas have your coaches told you to improve on?<br /></b><br /><b>Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo</b>: ''I am a young player and I try to improve everyday with every training session. My strength is my ability to learn and always to improve my all round game.''<br /><br /><b>What positions can you play on the pitch?</b><br /><br /><b>Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo</b>: '' I have been playing as a typical number nine here but I can fill in the offensive midfield as well.''<br /><br /><b>Favourite Foot</b><br /><br /><b>Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo</b>: ''I am right footed but I can play with both legs.''<br /><b><br />How did you join Portim&atilde;o. Did you attend trials and for how many weeks?</b><br /><br /><b>Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo</b>: ''I went on a one - week training program with the youth team. From there, I was picked.''<br /><b><br />Which Nigerian player past or present do you model your game after?</b><br /><br /><b>Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo:''</b> Kanu Nwankwo inspires me a lot because he is a genius.''<br /><br /><b>Who is the toughest defender you have faced since you arrived Portugal?</b><br /><br /><b>Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo</b>: ''I've played against really good defenders but coming up against Luisao in a cup game against Benfica was a big challenge.'' <br /><br /><b>Which of your goals would you pick as your best goal this season?</b><br /><br />Simoen Tochukwu Nwankwo: ''All my goals have been good but I will choose the one against FC Porto B team.''<br /><b><br />Would you love to play for the Super Eagles and what qualities can you bring to the team if you are handed a call up?</b><br /><br /><b>Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo</b>: ''Playing for the National Team is a dream for all young players and it will be an honour for me&nbsp; to achieve that dream.''<br /><br /> <b>Your performances this season must have attracted a lot of clubs.&nbsp; What clubs have shown interest in signing you next season?</b><br /><br /><b>Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo</b>: ''I am finishing my contract at the end of the season and I have informed my club my intention of leaving. Yes, there has been contact between me and newly promoted Belenenses but nothing is decided yet.''<br /><b><br />Thanks for your time.</b><br /><br /><b>Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo</b>: ''The pleasure is mine.''<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />