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Detlef Esapa Osong

b. 2004

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About Detlef Esapa Osong

Born 2004. Detlef Esapa Osong is a British association football player.

Detlef Esapa Osong (born 21 September 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward.

Club career Osong joined Nottingham Forest as a youth in 2017 from grassroots football in Leicestershire, and worked his way up their youth sides. He had a prolific start with the club's U18s in the 2022–23 season, scoring 12 goals in 20 appearances. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 6 January 2022.

On 1 February 2023, Osong made his professional and senior debut with Nottingham Forest in a 2–0 EFL Cup loss to Manchester United.

On 18 July 2024, Osong was loaned to EFL League One side Rotherham United for the 2024–25 season. He was recalled on 2 January 2025, having played 10 times in all competitions. Later that month he signed on loan for Cambridge United.

On 15 August 2025, Osong moved on loan to Scottish Premier League side Motherwell for their 2025–26 season. On 19 January 2026, Motherwell announced that Osong had returned to Nottingham Forest after his loan deal was ended early.

On 2 February 2026, Osong joined League Two club Fleetwood Town on loan for the remainder of the 2025–26 season.

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Important facts

Born
21 September 2004
Birth century
21st century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Detlef Esapa Osong?

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When was Detlef Esapa Osong born?

Detlef Esapa Osong was born on 21 September 2004.

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Detlef Esapa Osong is an association football player.

What nationality is Detlef Esapa Osong?

Detlef Esapa Osong is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Detlef Esapa Osong

· Wikidata: Q116607965

· DBpedia: Esapa Osong

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