Omeruo Set Record In CD Leganes

Omeruo Set Record In CDLLegane

The profile of Nigeria's Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo continues to soar in his Spanish club CD Leganes, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

At the beginning of the 2022/ 2023 season, the Nigeria international was made the captain of the Spanish second-division side after spending 5 seasons with the team.

After the last weekend's game, the Nigerian became the third foreign player with the most official matches played in the history of the club, now only behind Argentine Martín Mantovani and Gabriel Pires of Brazil.

Omeruo has played 109 matches for Leganes and has become the African with the most appearances for the club.

Mantovani is the foreigner with the most games played at the club with 167 games between 2013 and 2018, and the Brazilian Gabriel Pires, second with 111 games between 2015 and 2018 the Nigeria international has the opportunity to erase the record of the Brazilian this season.