Super Eagles and Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika has been named in the WhoScored UEFA Champions League Team of the Week, playoffs first leg, following his standout performance against Atlético Madrid.

Onyedika played a pivotal role in Club Brugge’s 3-3 draw with the Spanish LaLiga side, contributing both a goal and an assist in the high-scoring encounter.

His performances during the match helped Brugge secure a valuable result in the first leg of the Round of 16 knockout play-offs, highlighting his influence in the midfield and attacking phases for the Belgian club.

The midfielder was named among other top performers, which includes Anatoliy Volodymyrovych Trubin of Benfica, Julian Ryerson and Ramy Bensebaini of Borussia Dortmund, Dean Huijsen of Real Madrid, Alejandro Grimaldo García and Patrik Schick of Bayer Leverkusen, Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United, Desire Doue of Paris Saint-Germain, Noa Lang and Gabriel Sara of Galatasaray. 

By making the WhoScored Team of the Week, Onyedika joins a group of players recognized for their outstanding performances in Europe’s most prestigious club competition during the latest round of Champions League fixtures. 

This marks another milestone in Onyedika’s growing career, as he continues to establish himself as a key figure in Club Brugge’s European campaign and maintains his status as one of Nigeria’s prominent talents in international football.

Wale Adejumo