Ikechukwu Kalu

Ikechukwu Kalu (born 18 April 1984) is a Nigerian former footballer who played as a striker. His name, Ikechukwu, means "Power of God".

Football career He started his career at Jasper United in Nigeria. He was signed by Sampdoria in summer 2002. After playing one season in Genoa, AC Milan signed him in summer 2003 in joint-ownership bid for €1 million, and saw Luca Antonini move to opposite direction in joint-ownership deal (for €2 million), and sent him on loan to Pisa and Chiasso. He scored 28 goals in 44 games in two season in Swiss second division, which saw Sampdoria recall him in summer 2007. He made his Serie A debut on 10 November 2007 against Empoli

In June 2008, Sampdoria bought back Kalu from Milan for €250,000 and co-currently signed Paolo Sammarco outright for another €2.5 million. Kalu then sold to the Swiss side AC Bellinzona for €400,000.