| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 February 2008 | ||
| Place of birth | Aversa, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Atalanta | ||
| Number | 69 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2024 | Genoa | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024–2025 | Genoa | 6 | (0) |
| 2025– | Atalanta | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 00:36, 29 May 2025 (UTC) | |||
Honest Ahanor (born 23 February 2008) is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Serie A club Atalanta.
Ahanor was born on 23 February 2008 in Aversa, Italy. He is of Nigerian descent through his parents. He is eligible to represent Nigeria internationally through his parents. He has regarded Italy international Paolo Maldini as his football idol. [1]
As a youth player, Ahanor joined the youth academy of Italian side Genoa. During the 2023/24 season, he played for the club's under-15, under-16, and under-17 teams. [2] He started his senior career with Italian Serie D side Albisola. On 9 August 2024, he first made the matchday squad for the club during a 1–0 win over Latte Dolce. He helped the team secure a 2-2 draw against Napoli on 11 May, 2025, scoring the first goal after a cross from Junior Messias which Ahanor headed on the post and got the ball to bounce on Napoli’s goalkeeper Alex Meret’s thigh and into the back of the net.
On 4 July 2025, Ahanor signed with Serie A club Atalanta. [3]
Ahanor mainly operates as a defender. He specifically plays as a left-back. He is left-footed. He is known for his versatility. He can also operate as a center-back, central midfielder, and winger. He is also known for his speed and strength. [4]