Macauley Chrisantus

Macauley Chrisantus (born 20 August 1990) is a Nigerian professional footballer who last played as a striker for Lynx.

Career Born in Abuja, Chrisantus joined Hamburger SV in 2007 from Abuja, after attracting offers from several major European clubs, probably due to his contribution to Nigeria's World Junior Cup win that year as the highest goal scorer and second best player of the tournament. In summer 2009, he was loaned to Karlsruher SC for the 2009–10 season, but on 15 April 2010, KSC extended the loan deal for another year.

On 21 July 2014, Chrisantus signed a three-year contract with Turkish Süper Lig side Sivasspor after his two successful years at Las Palmas in Spain.

In January 2015, Chrisantus signed with Greek side AEK Athens on an 18 months deal with an option of a further two years based on performance. On 4 October 2015, in the sixth day of the Super League Greece with eight minutes left he netted his first and winning goal against Atromitos after converting from close range. After being linked to a possible release in January, he only left the club at the end of the season, as his contract expired.

On 6 July 2016, Chrisantus signed a one-year deal with Reus Deportiu, returning to Spain two years after departing Las Palmas. On 12 September 2017 he returned to the Super League joining newly promoted side Lamia. However, on 12 December 2017, after only playing in two matches he dissolved his contract with the club.

After signing for HJK Helsinki in July 2018, he left the club again at the end of the year.

International career Chrisantus has represented Nigeria U17, and was the top scorer at the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Korea with seven goals, and was awarded the adidas Silver Ball. He scored all seven goals with his right foot.

Career statistics

Honours AEK Athens Football League: 2014–15 South Group Greek Cup: 2015–16 Nigeria U17

FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2007

Individual FIFA U-17 World Cup Golden Shoe: 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup Silver Ball: 2007