Moses Usor biography: Career, 2026 stats, position, injury & Super Eagles call-up

Any Moses Usor biography cannot be complete without looking at his rise from Nigerian academy football to the UEFA Champions League and now to the Super Eagles, Afrik-Foot reports.

The 24-year-old LASK forward has received his first invitation to the Super Eagles after a strong start to the 2026-27 season. OwnGoal Nigeria reports that Usor will replace injured Brighton winger Femi Azeez in Nigeria’s squad for the opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.

The call-up comes after Usor played a major role in LASK’s dramatic Champions League play-off win over Celtic in August.

Moses Usor biography: From 36 Lion FC to Europe

Usor was born in Nigeria on 5 February 2002 and stands 1.81 metres tall. He developed at 36 Lion FC in Lagos, the academy that also produced Nigerian internationals such as Peter Olayinka and Yira Sor.

His move to Europe came in 2022 when Slavia Prague signed him. Usor first played for Slavia’s reserve team and scored six goals as the side secured promotion to the Czech second division. He then moved into the first team and scored four league goals in the 2022-23 season.

One of his early senior highlights came against Jablonec in August 2022. Usor scored his first Czech league goal with a left-footed free-kick into the top corner.

Slavia later sent him to LASK on loan in January 2023.

The Austrian club liked what they saw and made the move permanent, handing the youngster a contract that runs until June 2028.

Moses Usor biography: What position does he play?

Usor is a left-footed attacker who can play on the wing or as a central forward. He is often deployed as a winger who uses his pace and movement to trouble defenders. He can cut inside from the flank and shoot with his stronger left foot.

He is also versatile enough to do a solid job as a striker, attacking midfielder and right-winger.

That flexibility gives any head coach, including Eric Chelle, an excellent attacking option for all tactical setups. Usor can start wide, move inside or play closer to the main striker.

Moses Usor and the Celtic night that changed everything

Usor’s call-up follows one of the most memorable nights in LASK’s history.

LASK lost 3-0 away to Celtic in the first leg of their Champions League play-off. They needed a huge response in Linz on 25 August.

They got it through Usor. Celtic scored first, but Usor helped start the comeback. He scored as LASK moved towards a 5-1 victory after extra time. He also provided an assist.

Nigerian forward Moses Usor scored a goal and made an assist for Austrian champions LASK to get into the #UCL group stage for the first time.

LASK beat Scottish side Celtic 5-1 to go through 5-4 on aggregate after they lost the first leg 3-0.pic.twitter.com/bugyI2Icbu
— Olúwashínà Òkélèjì (@oluwashina) August 26, 2026

LASK won the tie 5-4 on aggregate and reached the Champions League league phase for the first time in the club’s history. Usor’s performance was rated 8.6 by FotMob, one of the finest individual effort on the night.

The reward was a place in LASK’s Champions League squad. The Austrian club has since faced AEK Athens in the league phase, with further games against Liverpool, Sporting CP, Slovan Bratislava, Bodø/Glimt, Fenerbahce, Real Madrid and Porto on the schedule.

Why Nigeria have noticed Moses Usor

Usor’s Champions League performance was not an isolated display. LASK won the Austrian Bundesliga and Austrian Cup in 2025-26. It was the club’s second Austrian league title and completed a domestic double.

Usor played a key role in that successful campaign, contributing 15 goals and 10 assists in 35 matches across all competitions.

His 2026-27 start has been strong too. FotMob records two Bundesliga goals and three assists from six league appearances, with 372 minutes played.

His performance against Ried on 14 August was another standout. Usor scored once and supplied two assists in a 4-1 win. He also scored in the 2-0 victory over Austria Vienna four days earlier.

What are Moses Usor’s main strengths?

Pace: EA FC 25 data gives Usor a 90 sprint-speed rating.

Dribbling: He can carry the ball at speed and attack defenders from wide areas. He has also been praised for his dynamism and ability to cut inside.

Left foot: His stronger foot allows him to move from the right side into central areas and shoot.

Chance creation: This season, he has already supplied three assists and created 11 chances.

Versatility: He can operate as a winger, attacking midfielder or striker, giving Chelle more options during matches.

Moses Usor and the Super Eagles

Usor’s first senior Nigeria call-up comes as the Super Eagles prepare to host Madagascar on 25 September before travelling to face Guinea-Bissau on 29 September.

He now joins an attacking group that includes Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze and Tolu Arokodare.

His first task is simply to adapt to international football and compete for minutes.

Nigeria and LASK forward Moses Usor. Copyright: IMAGO/GEPAxpictures

Moses Usor biography: Frequently asked questions

Who is Moses Usor?

Moses Usor is a 24-year-old Nigerian footballer who plays for Austrian club LASK. He is a left-footed forward who can play as a winger or striker.

When was Moses Usor born?

He was born on 5 February 2002 in Nigeria.

How tall is Moses Usor?

He is 1.81 metres tall. This makes him also as tall as Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi.

Which club does Moses Usor play for?

He plays for LASK in the Austrian Bundesliga. His contract runs until June 2028.

What position does Moses Usor play?

He is mainly a forward. He can also play as a right winger or attacking midfielder.

The composure on Moses Usor for this goal!
He sent LASK into the Austrian Cup semifinals. pic.twitter.com/UEa4ObniXU
— EaglesTracker (@ETMediaNG) February 2, 2026

What is Moses Usor’s market value

Transfermarkt currently lists his market value at €6 million.

Has Moses Usor been injured?

Yes. LASK confirmed in May 2026 that Usor suffered an inner meniscus tear after the match against Salzburg and underwent arthroscopic surgery. He later returned to action and played 90 minutes against Sturm Graz on 13 September 2026.

What is Moses Usor’s EA FC 25 rating?

Third-party EA FC databases list him at 71 overall, with 90 pace, 73 dribbling, 65 shooting and 64 passing. These are game ratings, not real-world performance scores.