Antonio Eromonsele Nordby Nusa (born 17 April 2005) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for club RB Leipzig and the Norway national team. He has been described by many as one of the most exciting young prospects in world football.
Club career Starting his career at Langhus, he moved to Stabæk's youth section at the age of 13. He signed his first professional contract with Stabæk in May 2020.
He was given the chance to train with the senior team in early 2021, and subsequently given a new three-year contract in May of that year. On 30 May 2021, he made his Eliteserien debut against Rosenborg. On 27 June 2021, he scored his first goal for the club in a 4–1 defeat against Bodø/Glimt. He made his full debut three days later, scoring two goals against Viking FK.
During the last transfer day of summer 2021, he signed a contract with Club Brugge. On 13 September 2022, he scored a goal on his Champions League debut in a 4–0 away win against Porto, becoming the youngest Norwegian player to feature, and the second youngest player of any nationality to score in the competition.
On 13 August 2024, Nusa signed a five-year contract with RB Leipzig in Germany. Later that month, on 24 August, he scored a goal on his Bundesliga debut in a 1–0 victory over VfL Bochum.
International career
Nusa was called up by the Norway U19s for the elite qualifying round for the 2023 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, and scored the winner in a 2–1 win over France in Orléans.
In August 2023, Nusa received his first call-up to the Norway senior national team by head coach Ståle Solbakken, for a friendly match against Jordan and a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying match against Georgia. He scored his first international goal for Norway in his debut match against Jordan, which they won by 6–0.
On 21 May 2026, Nusa was included in the 26-man squad selected by Norway national team manager Ståle Solbakken for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Style of play Unlike many wingers who struggle when switched flanks, Nusa is equally effective on both wings. Renowned for his explosive pace and direct playing style, he offers a significant threat on the counter-attack. His technical ability and skilful nature have earned him the nickname "Norwegian Neymar."
Personal life Nusa was born in Norway to an ethnic Norwegian mother and a Nigerian father.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsStabæk2021Eliteserien11320——133Club Brugge2021–22Belgian Pro League3110412022–23261141103222023–243033131—4642024–2530—1040Total6255017220867Club NXT2022–23Challenger Pro League20—20RB Leipzig2024–25Bundesliga2533280—3652025–2631441—3552026–27421110—63Total6098490—7713Career total135171542622017823
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsNorway2023412024932025732026142Total349
Scores and results list Norway's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Nusa goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Antonio NusaNo.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 7 September 2023 Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway 1 1–0 6–0 Friendly2 14 November 2024 Stožice Stadium, Ljubljana, Slovenia 12 1–0 4–1 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B3 3–14 17 November 2024 Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway 13 5–0 5–0 5 6 June 2025 14 2–0 3–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification6 14 October 2025 18 1–1 1–1 Friendly7 16 November 2025 San Siro, Milan, Italy 20 1–1 4–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification8 1 June 2026 Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo, Norway 23 2–0 3–1 Friendly9 30 June 2026 AT&T Stadium, Arlington, United States 28 1–0 2–1 2026 FIFA World Cup
Honours Club Brugge Belgian Pro League: 2021–22, 2023–24 Belgian Super Cup: 2022
References
External links
Profile at the RB Leipzig website