Millwall, Volendam chase ‘Osimhen-like’ youngster who wants Nigeria, not Germany

Millwall and Dutch side FC Volendam have both shown interest in Lukas Uchenna Heavens, a 17-year-old Nigerian forward who is currently without a club, Afrik-Foot reports.

Heavens, who was born in Essen, Germany, recently left the youth system of Borussia Dortmund and is now looking for his first senior opportunity. Despite his age, he is already attracting attention from teams in England and the Netherlands, with Millwall, who are pushing for promotion, closely monitoring his situation.

FC Volendam are also keeping track of his progress, seeing him as a potential long-term investment. The teenager has even had a taste of senior football recently, after being invited to train with the first team of Glacis United. That experience is believed to have helped him understand the physical and tactical demands of the professional game.

At the moment, Heavens is working on his fitness with German lower-league side Schwarz-Weiß Essen while he considers his next move. With interest growing, the coming months could be very important for his career.

Heavens: A fast-rising talent with Nigerian dreams

Lukas Uchenna Heavens, born on April 6, 2008, started his football journey at VfL Bochum, where he quickly stood out as one of the brightest young players in his age group. His performances earned him a move to Borussia Dortmund in 2022, a club well known for developing young talents.

During his time there, Heavens worked on becoming a modern striker; quick, aggressive, and always involved in the game. He later moved to VfB Waltrop, where he played at youth level and continued his development, gaining valuable match experience.

Heavens is often compared to Victor Osimhen, and it is easy to see why. Like the Super Eagles star, he relies on his speed to get behind defenders, presses opponents high up the pitch, and shows strong movement inside the box. Coaches also praise his ability to use both feet and his willingness to work hard for the team.

Although he was born in Germany, Heavens has decided he wants to represent Nigeria internationally. That decision could make him one to watch for the country’s youth teams in the near future.

Still only 17, Heavens is at an important stage of his career. With clubs like Millwall and FC Volendam interested, his next step could shape his future in the game. For now, he remains a promising young striker waiting for the right chance to prove himself at senior level.