Charles Agada

Charles Adah Agada (born 3 September 2006) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Croatian club NK Istra 1961. He is a Nigeria youth international.

Club career He scored eight goals in five games, including a hat-track against Fiorentina, as he captained Nigerian club Mavlon FC to the semi finals of the Viareggio youth tournament in Italy in February 2024. In October 2024, he was linked to a move to EFL Championship side Queens Park Rangers in England. In February 2025, he joined Croatia side NK Istra 1961 on a four-year contract.

International career He represented Nigeria U17 at the 2023 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. The following year he played for Nigeria U20. He played for Nigeria at the delayed 2023 African Games in Ghana in March 2024. He played for Nigeria U20 at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Personal life He grew up the son of farmers in Otukpo, Benue State. He attended school at Palmvill College in Lagos after being scouted by Mavlon FC.