Chioma Olise
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Chioma Olise | ||
| Date of birth | March 16, 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Trabzonspor | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Edo Queens | |||
| 2025– | Trabzonspor | ||
| International career | |||
| Nigeria U20 | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Chioma Olise (born 16 March 2005) is a Nigerian football player that played as a midfielder for the Nigeria Women Football League champions Edo Queens she later transferred to the Turkish Women’s Football Super League side, Trabzonspor, where she now plays as a forward.[1][2]
Club career
Chioma began her football career with the Royal Queens when the team got promoted to the NWFL Premiership. She later joined the Edo Queens where she became a key midfielder. During her time in the club she helped them win the 2023–24 NWFL Premiership title and she also contributed to their success in other competitions. Her performance helped her gain recognition both at the international and continental level, including the 2024 CAF Women's Champions league, where Edo Queens finished in fourth place.[1][3][4]
In February 2025, Olise moved abroad to join Turkish club Trabzonspor in the Turkish Women’s Super League on a long-term contract. She wears the number 16 jersey and plays primarily as a defensive midfielder. The Trabzonspor regularly compete in the Turkcell Women's Football Super League, which is the top tier of women's football in Turkey.[5][1][6]
International career
Olise has played for Nigeria at youth level, she played for the Nigeria U20 national team (Falconets). She was part of the squad for youth international competitions, including the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaigns, and has recorded appearances and goals at Under 20 level.[3][7][8]
Style of play
Chioma played as a forward for the Edo Queens, she also plays as a midfielder, is well known as a midfielder because of her strong defense awareness and ball distribution. She is often deployed as a defensive midfielder, where she helps in breaking up opposition attacks and supporting build-up play from deep positions.[2][1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Adewale, Abiodun (21 February 2025). "Olise joins Trabzonspor Women from Edo Queens". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Mobile livescore - m.Flashscore.com.ng football scores". www.flashscore.com.ng. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Between FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, CAF Champions League". The Nigerian Observer. 29 July 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Aduku level headed ahead of crunch TP Mazembe semi-final encounter". Aduku level headed ahead of crunch TP Mazembe semi-final encounter. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Chioma Olise stats and ratings". Sofascore. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ Adewale, Abiodun (11 August 2025). "Olise eyes Turkish title after new Trabzonspor deal". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Chioma Olise - Soccer Stats, Profile & Career Info | Global Sports Archive". GSA Website. Retrieved 23 May 2026.
- ↑ "Chioma Olise joins Trabzonspor: Rising Super Falcons Star makes bold move to Turkish Women's Super Lig | Footballrover". 21 February 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2026.