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Everything to know about Calvin Bassey, including overcoming academy rejections, family challenges, football achievements and relationships.
Who is Calvin Bassey?
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Calviin Bassey is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or left-back for Premier League club Fulham and the Nigeria national team.
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Born in Italy and raised in England, Bassey is known for his versatility and somewhat aggressive defensive style.
How old is Calvin Bassey?
Calvin Bassey is 25 years old. He was born on 31 December 1999.
Calvin Bassey Height
Calvin Bassey's height is 1.85 metres, equivalent to 6 ft 1 in.
Where is Calvin Bassey from?
Although he was born in Italy and grew up in England, Calvin Bassey is from Umunnamehi village in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria.
Where was Calvin Bassey born?
Calvin Bassey was born in Aosta, Italy, but grew up in England.
Calvin Bassey Biography
Calvin Bassey's football journey began in Italy, where he was born, but his development as a player took place in England after relocating to London at a young age.
After rejections at Leyton Orient, Crystal Palace and Charlton, he joined Leicester City's academy in September 2015 at 15, showcasing his talent with their under-18 and under-23 sides, though the defender never featured for the Foxes’ senior team.
In the summer of 2020, Bassey signed for Rangers in Scotland, marking a turning point in his career.
He played a key role in their historic 2020/21 Scottish Premiership title win, where they went undefeated and conceded a record-low 13 goals, keeping a landmark 26 clean sheets.
Bassey's versatility shone through in the 2021/22 season as he featured at both left-back and centre-back. He helped Rangers win the Scottish Cup and reach the UEFA Europa League final, where his performance earned widespread praise despite their penalty shootout defeat.
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His impressive displays attracted attention from Dutch giants Ajax, who secured his services for a club-record fee of around €23m (£20m).
Bassey continued to develop in the Netherlands, gaining valuable Champions League experience and contributing defensively and offensively, scoring once and setting up five goals, though he suffered untold criticism from ex-Ajax players and pundits.
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He returned to England in 2023, joining Premier League side Fulham, and has become a key member of Marco Silva’s side.
On the international scene, Bassey chose to represent Nigeria, making his debut against Ghana in March 2022.
He has become a regular for the Super Eagles, playing a crucial role in their run to the AFCON 2023 final.
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Calvin Bassey Position
Calvin Bassey is a defender, typically playing at centre-back. He is also adept at playing left-back in a four-player defence or as the left-sided centre-back in several variations of back-three formations.
Calvin Bassey International Career
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Despite being eligible for Italy and England, Calvin Bassey committed to Nigeria in 2021 and was part of the squad for the pair of Super Eagles’ 2022 World Cup qualifying matches against the Central African Republic in October 2021.
However, the defender did not make his debut until March 2022, featuring in both World Cup qualifying playoff games against West African neighbours Ghana, starting for the first time in the reverse fixture in Abuja.
He was part of the Super Eagles side to reach the AFCON 2023 final, playing every match — starting all but one of Nigeria’s seven games — as the three-time African champions fell to tournament hosts Cote d'Ivoire at the last hurdle.
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Calvin Bassey Salary
According to Capology, Calvin Bassey earns £45,000 weekly at Fulham, having joined the club on a four-year deal in the summer of 2023.
Calvin Bassey Market Value
According to Transfermarkt, Calvin Bassey's market value is €16m (as of March 2025).
This ranks the defender 11th in the Fulham squad, 264th in the Premier League and 10th among Nigerian players.
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Calvin Bassey Stats
According to Transfermarkt, Calvin Bassey has played 254 youth and senior appearances, scoring eight times.
Considering senior appearances only, the defender has played 161 times for Rangers (65), Fulham (59) and Ajax (39), finding the back of the net four times (as of March 3, 2025).
Bassey has played 55 times in the Premier League, 33 times for Rangers in the Premiership and 25 times for Ajax in the Eredivisie.
Bassey scored his first Premier League goal in Fulham's victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on February 24, 2024, in a 2-1 win for the Cottagers.
The defender notched his second English top-flight goal against Nottingham Forest a year later, notching the match-winner in a 2-1 success over the Forest on February 15, 2025.
The Nigerian has featured in six Champions League appearances, 19 times in the Europa League and twice in Europa League qualifying. The defender has played 29 times for Nigeria.
Calvin Bassey Honours
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Rangers
Scottish Premiership: 2020–21
Scottish Cup: 2021–22
UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2021–22
Ajax
KNVB Cup runner-up: 2022–23
Nigeria
Africa Cup of Nations runner-up: 2023
Individual
UEFA Europa League Team of the Season: 2021–22
Rangers Young Player of the Season: 2021-22
Orders
Member of the Order of the Niger
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Calvin Bassey Parents
Calvin Bassey's parents are Kingsley Ikena Ughelumba and Ebere Bassey Etim.
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He was abandoned by his father, Ughelumba, at the age of six. This left his mother, Ebere, to raise him and his brother alone.
Bassey feels deep gratitude for his mother’s sacrifices and hard work in bringing the family to England and providing them with opportunities.
To honour his mother, Bassey decided to change his surname from his father’s name, Ughelumba, to Bassey. He wanted to show his appreciation for his mother by using her name on his football shirt.
Calvin Bassey Brothers
According to multiple sources, Calvin Bassey has three brothers: Elvis, Micheal and Matthew, the latter whose alias is Y.CB.
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Calvin Bassey Girlfriend
Although it is not known if Calvin Bassey is currently dating, Molly Godfrey, a personal trainer, said she was once in a relationship with the football player during his spell with Rangers, as reported by the Sun.
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Calvin Bassey Net Worth
According to multiple sources, Calvin Bassey's net worth is between $4 million (£3m) and $6 million (£5m). This considers his career trajectory, current contract with Fulham and a seeming endorsement with Adidas.
Calvin Bassey Social Media
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Calvin Bassey is active on social media, where he shares glimpses of his training, matches and occasionally his life off the pitch. You can find him on Instagram (@cbasseyy) and X (@CalvinBassey).
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