Antonio Nusa
Norwegian footballer (born 2005)
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Antonio Eromonsele Nordby Nusa (born 17 April 2005) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Norway national team. He's been described by many as one of the most exciting young prospects in world football.[3]
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Nusa with Norway in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Antonio Eromonsele Nordby Nusa[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 17 April 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Oslo, Norway | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[2] | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | RB Leipzig | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2017 | Langhus | ||
| 2018–2021 | Stabæk | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2021 | Stabæk | 11 | (3) |
| 2021–2024 | Club Brugge | 62 | (5) |
| 2022–2023 | Club NXT | 2 | (4) |
| 2024– | RB Leipzig | 56 | (7) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021 | Norway U16 | 2 | (1) |
| 2022 | Norway U18 | 6 | (2) |
| 2022–2023 | Norway U19 | 5 | (3) |
| 2023 | Norway U21 | 3 | (0) |
| 2023– | Norway | 27 | (9) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:30, 16 May 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 21:21, 26 June 2026 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Starting his career at Langhus, he moved to Stabæk's youth section at the age of 13.[4] He signed his first professional contract with Stabæk in May 2020.[5]
He was given the chance to train with the senior team in early 2021,[6] and subsequently given a new three-year contract in May of that year.[7] On 30 May 2021, he made his Eliteserien debut against Rosenborg.[8] On 27 June 2021, he scored his first goal for the club in a 4–1 defeat against Bodø/Glimt.[9] He made his full debut three days later, scoring two goals against Viking FK.[10][11]
During the last transfer day of summer 2021, he signed a contract with Club Brugge. On 13 September 2022, he scored a goal on his Champions League debut in a 4–0 away win against Porto,[12] becoming the youngest Norwegian player to feature, and the second youngest player of any nationality to score in the competition.[13][14][15]
On 13 August 2024, Nusa signed a five-year contract with RB Leipzig in Germany.[16] Later that month, on 24 August, he scored a goal on his Bundesliga debut in a 1–0 victory over VfL Bochum.[17]
International career
Nusa was called up by the Norway U19s for the elite qualifying round for the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, and scored the winner in a 2–1 win over France in Orléans.[18]
In August 2023, Nusa received his first call-up to the Norway senior national team by head coach Ståle Solbakken, for a friendly match against Jordan and a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match against Georgia.[19] He scored his first international goal for Norway in his debut match against Jordan, which they won by 6–0.[20]
On 21 May 2026, Nusa was included in the 26-man squad selected by Norway national team manager Ståle Solbakken for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.[21]
Style of play
Unlike many wingers who struggle when switched flanks, Nusa is equally effective on both wings. Renowned for his explosive pace and direct playing style, he offers a significant threat on the counter-attack. His technical ability and flair have earned him the nickname "Norwegian Neymar."[22]
Personal life
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 16 May 2026[24]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Stabæk | 2021 | Eliteserien | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 3 | ||
| Club Brugge | 2021–22 | Belgian Pro League | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 1 | |
| 2022–23 | Belgian Pro League | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4[b] | 1 | 1[c] | 0 | 32 | 2 | |
| 2023–24 | Belgian Pro League | 30 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13[d] | 1 | — | 46 | 4 | ||
| 2024–25 | Belgian Pro League | 3 | 0 | — | — | 1[c] | 0 | 4 | 0 | |||
| Total | 62 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 86 | 7 | ||
| Club NXT | 2022–23 | Challenger Pro League | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| RB Leipzig | 2024–25 | Bundesliga | 25 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8[b] | 0 | — | 36 | 5 | |
| 2025–26 | Bundesliga | 31 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 35 | 5 | |||
| Total | 56 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 0 | — | 71 | 10 | |||
| Career total | 131 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 172 | 20 | ||
- Includes Norwegian Cup, Belgian Cup, DFB-Pokal
- Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- Appearance in Belgian Super Cup
- Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
International
- As of match played 26 June 2026
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 2023 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | |
| Total | 27 | 8 | |
- Scores and results list Norway's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Nusa goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 September 2023 | Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway |  Jordan | 1–0 | 6–0 | Friendly |
| 2 | 14 November 2024 | Stožice Stadium, Ljubljana, Slovenia |  Slovenia | 1–0 | 4–1 | 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B |
| 3 | 3–1 | |||||
| 4 | 17 November 2024 | Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway |  Kazakhstan | 5–0 | 5–0 | 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B |
| 5 | 6 June 2025 | Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway |  Italy | 2–0 | 3–0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 6 | 14 October 2025 | Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway |  New Zealand | 1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly |
| 7 | 16 November 2025 | San Siro, Milan, Italy | Italy | 1–1 | 4–1 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 8 | 1 June 2026 | Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway |  Sweden | 2–0 | 3–1 | Friendly |
Honours
Club Brugge[24]
