Stanley Guzorochi Kanu (born 17 January 1999) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a winger for Marítimo.

Stanley Kanu
Personal information
Full name Stanley Guzorochi Kanu
Date of birth (1999-01-17) 17 January 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Lagos, Nigeria
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
Marítimo
Number 14
Youth career
2016–2017 Diamond Academy
2017–2018 Portosantense
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2019 Caçadores das Taipas 21 (1)
2019–2020 GD Vilar de Perdizes 21 (8)
2020– Marítimo B 99 (32)
2022– Marítimo 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 June 2024

Professional career

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Kanu is a youth product of Diamond Academy in Nigeria, before finishing his development in Portugal with Portosantense.[1] He began his senior career with Caçadores das Taipas in 2018, and followed that up with a stint with the amateur club GD Vilar de Perdizes. On 31 August 2020, he moved to the Marítimo B team.[2] He made his professional debut with the senior Marítimo side as a late substitute in a 1–1 Primeira Liga tie with Rio Ave on 23 December 2022.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Staff, Isoccer (May 31, 2018). "Portugal-based teenager Stanley Kanu vows to bring goals to Flying Eagles".
  2. ^ "OFICIAL: Marítimo contrata avançado nos distritais". Maisfutebol.
  3. ^ Nwosu, Chigozie (2022-12-24). "Stanley Kanu: Nigerian Eligible Striker On Parade For Club Sport Marítimo - Nigeria Sports News". Retrieved 2023-02-06.
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