Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu has the opportunity to further cement his legacy at Trabzonspor when the club faces Caykur Rizespor at Papara Park today. The forward is just one goal away from a significant milestone in the club’s history.
Onuachu has scored 39 goals across all competitions for the Turkish Süper Lig side since joining. This tally currently places him third among foreign players in Trabzonspor’s all-time scoring charts. Former Georgia international Shota Arveladze tops the list with 85 goals, while Onuachu’s compatriot, Anthony Nwakaeme, sits second with 51. While a 40th goal would not yet surpass Nwakaeme’s total, it would move Onuachu closer to securing the second position in the historical rankings.
Beyond the all-time list, Onuachu is also chasing a single-season record. He aims to become the first foreign player to score the most league goals in one campaign for Trabzonspor. Arveladze holds the existing benchmark with 25 goals in the 1995/96 season, a mark later matched by Alexander Sørloth’s 24 goals in 2019/20.
Onuachu’s recent form strengthens his prospects. He has scored in seven consecutive Süper Lig matches and nine straight games in all competitions, demonstrating consistent potency in front of goal.
A strike today against Rizespor would not only highlight his immediate threat but also underscore his growing contribution to one of Turkey’s historic clubs. His progress reflects Trabzonspor’s continued reliance on impactful foreign talent to compete at the highest level.
