The only player to score, own goal, and get sent off in one Dutch match
In short: In a single match on April 28, 2012, Nigerian defender Kenneth Omeruo achieved a statistical anomaly that remains unique in Dutch football history. He managed to score a goal, concede an own goal, and receive a red card all within the same 90 minutes.
Kenneth Omeruo's career is defined by a nomadic journey through some of Europe's most prominent leagues. After developing in the Anderlecht academy and spending time as a trialist at Sunshine Stars and Anderlecht, he was signed by Standard Liège. His move to Chelsea in January 2012 served as a springboard, leading to a series of high-profile loans across the Netherlands, England, Turkey, and Spain.
His tenure in the Dutch Eredivisie with ADO Den Haag was particularly notable for its volatility. Despite being only 19, he performed well enough to join Nigeria's national squad, yet his first season featured that noted statistical anomaly versus VVV. He also made his first professional goal for the club on April 19, 2012, against Groningen.
On the international stage, Omeruo became a staple for the Super Eagles. He played in every match during Nigeria's 2013 Africa Cup of Nations victory and was a starter for the team that won the bronze medal in 2019. He also featured in the 2013 Confederations Cup and started all four matches for Nigeria at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where the team was eventually eliminated by France in the Round of 16.
After seven years with Chelsea, Omeruo moved to Spain in 2018, eventually signing permanently with Leganés in 2019. His career reflects the complex mechanics of modern football: a mix of elite academy development, international prestige, and the constant pursuit of regular first-team minutes through various loan spells.
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