Emmanuel Olisadebe
 | Age: 23
Position: Striker
Club: Panathanaikos (Gre) |
From the obscurity of club football with Nigerian side Jasper United, Emmanuel Olisadebe now finds himself spearheading Poland's attack at a World Cup finals.
A talented goalscorer, Olisadebe's emergence was one of the stories of the World Cup qualifiers, the Nigerian-born striker playing a key role in Poland's successful qualification.
Speed, good touch, and an eye for goal are Olisadebe's key attributes.
He first came to Poland's attention during a successful spell with Polonia Warsaw and his application for Polish citizenship was hurried through in July 2000.
Scored on his debut for Poland and has not looked back. Finished the qualifiers with nine goals in eight appearances and was Poland's revelation.
Now playing for Greek side Panathinaikos, he is hoping to move to England, Italy or Spain.
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• 3rd 1982 World Cup, Spain
• 3rd 1974 World Cup, W Germany
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