Osayuki Jeff Ekhator

Born on 11 November 2006, Osayuki Jeff Ekhator is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Genoa.

Career

Ekhator started playing football at Don Bosco, a grassroots club based in the Sampierdarena area of Genoa. After being noticed by the scouts of Sampdoria, Virtus Entella and Genoa, he joined the latter club's youth academy at the age of eight.

He then came through the Rossoblu's youth ranks, featuring both for the under-18 and under-19 teams during the 2023–24 season, helping the former side win the national title.

In July 2024, Ekhator started training with Genoa's first team during their pre-season camp, under manager Alberto Gilardino. On 9 August 2024, he made his professional debut for the club, coming on as a substitute in the 84th minute of a 1–0 win over Reggiana in the first round of the Coppa Italia.

On 17 August, he made his Serie A debut, coming on for Milan Badelj in the 86th minute of a 2–2 league draw with Inter Milan.