Calvin Bassey is a 26-year-old Nigerian centre-back who plays for Fulham in the Premier League and for the Super Eagles. Born in Aosta, Italy, on 31 December 1999, he has played for Rangers, Ajax and Fulham since leaving Leicester City’s academy.
This Calvin Bassey profile covers his age, club, position, career stats, Super Eagles record and market value. We update it after every international window and major club news.
| Full name | Calvin Bassey Ughelumba |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 31 December 1999 (age 26) |
| Place of birth | Aosta, Italy |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Position | Centre-back, also left-back |
| Club | Fulham (England), shirt number 3 |
| Nigeria record | 45 caps and 1 goal as of 24 May 2026 (Wikipedia) |
| Major honours | Scottish Premiership 2020/21 and Scottish Cup 2021/22 (Rangers); AFCON runner-up 2023, third place 2025 |
Who is Calvin Bassey?
Calvin Bassey is a Nigerian defender who was born in Aosta, Italy, and has played his club football in Scotland, the Netherlands and England. He came through the Leicester City academy, won the Scottish league and cup with Rangers, and has been at Fulham since 2023.
He made his Nigeria debut in a 0-0 draw with Ghana on 25 March 2022 and was in the squad that finished runners-up at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and third at the 2025 tournament, according to Wikipedia. See where he fits in the group on our Super Eagles squad page.
Which club does Calvin Bassey play for?
Calvin Bassey plays for Fulham in the Premier League, wearing number 3. He joined from Ajax on 28 July 2023 on a four-year deal for a reported €21 million, and FotMob lists his contract running to 30 June 2027.
In 2026/27 FotMob shows nine Premier League starts (810 minutes) with no goals or assists, plus a full 90 minutes in the EFL Cup on 28 October. Our previews of Aston Villa vs Fulham and Fulham vs Newcastle had him at centre-back, and we looked at his previous season in Calvin Bassey at Fulham, 2025/26.
What position does Calvin Bassey play?
Bassey is a centre-back who can also play at left-back. He is 1.85 m tall, and our 2025/26 season review described him as a defender who handles Fulham’s aggressive high line and wins aerial duels.
For Nigeria he is one of the main defenders in the squad named for the November AFCON 2027 qualifier against Tanzania. Read our Nigeria vs Tanzania preview for the full squad.
What are Calvin Bassey’s club career stats?
Bassey has made about 216 club appearances and scored 6 goals for Rangers, Ajax and Fulham, according to FotMob. The figures change with every game, so treat them as a snapshot from 13 November 2026.
| Club | Years | Appearances / goals (all competitions) |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester City (youth) | 2015-2020 | No senior appearances |
| Rangers | 2020-2022 | 65 / 1 |
| Ajax | 2022-2023 | 39 / 1 |
| Fulham | 2023-present | 112 / 4 |
How many goals has Calvin Bassey scored for Nigeria?
Wikipedia lists Calvin Bassey with 45 caps and one goal for Nigeria as of 24 May 2026. That goal came in a 1-1 draw away to South Africa on 9 September 2025 in World Cup qualifying.
FotMob shows 46 Nigeria matches and no international goal, so the sources differ slightly on the goal count. Nigeria finished third at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a penalty shoot-out win over Egypt, and Bassey was named in the CAF team of the tournament. The Super Eagles schedule is on our fixtures page.
What is Calvin Bassey’s market value?
FotMob lists Calvin Bassey’s market value at about €28 million in November 2026. His peak on the same site was €35 million, reached in November 2025.
Valuations differ between data providers, so treat any single figure as an estimate.
What trophies has Calvin Bassey won?
Bassey has won the Scottish league and cup with Rangers and has also won two Africa Cup of Nations medals with Nigeria, silver in 2023 and bronze in 2025.
- Scottish Premiership: 2020/21 (Rangers)
- Scottish Cup: 2021/22 (Rangers)
- UEFA Europa League: runner-up 2021/22 (Rangers), and in the Europa League Team of the Season
- AFCON: runner-up 2023, third place 2025
What is the latest Calvin Bassey news?
Bassey was in the Fulham side that drew 1-1 at Aston Villa on 31 October and is in Nigeria’s squad for the AFCON 2027 qualifier with Tanzania. Here are our recent articles about him:
- Nigeria vs Tanzania prediction: AFCON 2027 qualifier preview
- Fulham vs Newcastle prediction: Iwobi, Bassey and team news
- Aston Villa vs Fulham prediction: Iwobi, Bassey and team news
Get the latest results on our fixtures and results page.
Calvin Bassey FAQs
How old is Calvin Bassey?
Calvin Bassey is 26. He was born on 31 December 1999 in Aosta, Italy, and turns 27 on 31 December 2026.
Which club does Calvin Bassey play for?
Fulham in the Premier League, where he wears number 3. He joined from Ajax in July 2023.
How many goals has Bassey scored for Nigeria?
One goal in 45 caps as of 24 May 2026, according to Wikipedia. FotMob shows no international goal, so sources differ.
What is Calvin Bassey’s market value?
FotMob lists his value at about €28 million in November 2026, below his €35 million peak in November 2025.
Is Calvin Bassey Nigerian?
Yes. He was born in Italy to Nigerian parents with family roots in Anambra State, and he plays for the Super Eagles.
Did Calvin Bassey play at AFCON 2025?
Yes. Nigeria finished third in Morocco and Bassey was named in the CAF team of the tournament.
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