‘Christantus Uche’s a great talent who’s going to contribute a lot,’ says Getafe goalkeeper, Soria

Little known Chrisantus Uche has earned plaudits from his teammates at LaLiga side, Getafe FC after the Nigerian earned his side a point in the opening game of the 2024/2024 LaLiga season on Thursday.

Uche rose high to head home from a corner and win his side a valuable point away at San Mamés to Copa Del Rey holders, Athletic club (Bilbao).

One of those who hailed the 21-year-old who was playing in Spain’s fifth tier just eleven months ago is goalkeeper David Soria.

‘He’s a great talent who’s going to contribute a lot. He has to adapt to the step up to the top division, but he’s comfortably playing where the manager puts him,’ Soria was quoted as saying by LaLiga website.

The website also reported that Uche, born in Owerri, the capital city of Imo State in Nigeria, ‘made his senior debut for Moralo CP, a small club from Navalmoral de la Mata, from the region of Extremadura in southwestern Spain, in 2023.

‘He then continued his career with AD Ceuta, playing in Spain’s third tier, before catching the eye of Getafe CF coach Jose Bordalas.’

Bordalas saw in the Nigerian an ideal player for his system due to his quality on the ball and physique.

The Nigerian is under contract at Getafe CF until 2028.