| Full name | Ultimate Strikers Academy |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| Ground | Lagos, Nigeria |
| League | Nigerian academies |
Ultimate Strikers Academy is a Nigerian football academy based in Lagos, known for developing young football talents, including future Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, who started his football career with the academy before moving to Europe. [1] [2]
Ultimate Strikers Academy operates in Lagos and participates in youth and academy competitions. It is listed in football databases as a Nigerian academy team and has been represented in online football platforms. The academy played a formative role in the early development of Victor Osimhen, who trained and played there during his youth before signing a pre‑contract with German club VfL Wolfsburg in 2016 following his standout performances at the 2015 FIFA U‑17 World Cup. [3] [4] [5]
Ultimate Strikers Academy is best known internationally for its role in the early development of Victor Osimhen, one of Nigeria’s most prominent professional footballers. Osimhen’s success, which includes winning the 2015 FIFA U‑17 World Cup Golden Boot and later becoming a top scorer in European leagues, has brought recognition to his formative years at the academy. [6] [7] [8]