Nosa Edward Obaretin

Nosa Edward Obaretin
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-01-26) 26 January 2003
Place of birth Forlì, Italy
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Positions
Team information
Current team
 Lorient (on loan from Napoli)
Youth career
–2018 Cesena
2018–2023 AC Milan
2023–2024 Napoli
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Napoli 0 (0)
2023–2024 → Trento (loan) 34 (2)
2024–2025 → Bari (loan) 25 (0)
2025–2026 → Empoli (loan) 29 (0)
2026– → Lorient (loan) 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 28 June 2026

Nosa Edward Obaretin (born 26 January 2003) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ligue 1 club Lorient, on loan from Napoli.[1]

Primarily deployed as a centre back, he also plays as a left back.[2]

Club career

Early years

Obaretin started his youth career with Cesena's academy, he later joined to the AC Milan youth academy, with whom he progressed from 2018 until 2023. He renewed his contract with AC Milan in 2021, thanking the club for their trust and support as he had made 19 appearances for the reserves in the previous season.[3] Obaretin then moved to the academy of Napoli in 2023.

Loan to Trento

His professional start was on a loan with Serie C club Trento during the 2023–24 season.[4]

Loan to Bari

Obaretin joined Serie B club Bari for the 2024–25 season, where he was primarily utilized in a three-man defense.[4]

Loan to Empoli

He joined Empoli, on loan for the 2025–26 season in Serie B.[5][6]

Personal life

Born in Forlì, Italy, Obaretin is of Nigerian descent.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Nosa Edward Obaretin - stats, career and market value". FotMob. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
  2. ↑ Campanale, Susy (2 June 2026). "Impressive U21 Fini potential for Napoli in swap with Genoa". Football Italia. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
  3. ↑ Nolan, Connor (2 July 2021). "Nosa Edward Obaretin on Instagram: "I'm happy, I thank Milan for their trust"". Milan Reports. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  4. 1 2 Cioni, Simone (21 August 2025). "Nosa Obaretin, the defense is gaining centimeters: "We can't wait to start the championship."". QuotidianoSportivo. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  5. ↑ Emmanuel, Ifeanyi (18 August 2025). "Done deals: Napoli loan out Nosa to Empoli, Carlos swaps Basel for OGC Nice". AllNigeriaSoccer. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  6. ↑ Adams, Nuhu (2 June 2026). "Nosa Edward Obaretin: Genoa eye move for Italy-Nigeria defender from Napoli". Africa Soccer. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  7. ↑ Suleiman, Mohammed Mowiz (18 July 2025). "Napoli Include 22 Year Old Nigerian Defender In Pre Season Squad, Open To Playing For Super Eagles". Own Goal Nigeria. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
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