Key Questions about Josh Maja!! Where is Josh Maja from? Where is Josh Maja now? Find out below.
Meet Josh Maja England born Nigerian striker who is currently playing his football with French side, FC Girondins de Bordeaux in French League One.
Josh Maja Biography And Parents
His full name is Joshua Erowoli Orisunmibare Oluwaseun Maja. He was born in England to Nigerian parents, and grew up in Pimlico, London.
Josh Maja Birthday And Age
Born on December 27, 1998.(21). Birthplace: Lewisham, London, England.
Relationship and Wife
Whether Josh Maja is married or has a wife is yet to be ascertained because he always keeps his relationship status private. So we can’t really tell if he is married or has a child.
Josh Maja Career Before His Success To Stardom
As an up coming young star, Maja started his football career with the youth teams of Crystal Palace and Fulham, Before signing his professional contract with Sunderland Fc.
International Football
Maja, born in London to Nigerian parents, is eligible to play for either England or the Nigeria Super Eagles.
In August 2019 the Nigeria national team coach Gernot Rohr said in an interview that he would like Josh Maja to represent Nigeria. He went on to make his international debut on 10 September, 2019, in a friendly match against Ukraine, in a match that ended 2-2 draw after replacing Victor Osimhen in added time.
Transfer: Where is Josh Maja Playing Now?
On January 26, 2019. Maja signed for French Club FC Girondins de Bordeaux in a 4½ year deal in an undisclosed fee.
Having signed his contract with Ligue 1 side, he took to his twitter page to express his feelings, He said: Really delighted to sign for FC Girondins de Bordeaux (@girondins). Very excited for this new challenge, and the next phase in my career at this prestigious club. Would like to thank everyone for their continued support and warm wishes, I am truly grateful. #bordeaux
Facts And Honours About Josh Maja
He was a nominee for the August 2018 Player of the Month after scoring in all of Sunderland’s first four games of the month during the 2018-19 EFL League One season.
On September 22, 2019. Josh Maja was named as the EFL League One Young Player of the Month for August.
On 3 December 2019. Josh Maja scored his first ever career hat-trick for club or country against Nîmes, a match which also provided an assist in a 6–0 win.
On 11 May, 2020. Following the terminus of the French football season due to Coronavirus pandemic, The Ligue 1 (One ) side, FC Girondins de Bordeaux announced that they have named Nigerian striker Josh Maja as it’s top scorer for the 2019/2020 season after the English born striker scored 8 goals in 24 appearances for the club.