Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Nigerian teenager Zadok Yohanna from Swedish side AIK in a deal reportedly worth around £21.5 million.
The move makes him one of the most exciting young Nigerian talents heading to England.
Here are 10 things to know about Zadok Yohanna.
• He is only 18 years old
Yohanna was born on June 29, 2007, making him one of the youngest Nigerian players to secure a major Premier League move.
• He hails from Bauchi State
The winger was born and raised in Bauchi State in northeastern Nigeria before beginning his football journey at a young age.
• He developed at Ikon Allah Academy
Before moving abroad, Yohanna came through the ranks of the Ikon Allah Football Academy, a talent factory that has produced several promising Nigerian players.
• AIK signed him in 2025
The youngster joined AIK in Sweden in 2025 and quickly progressed from academy football to the first team.
• He plays mainly as a right winger
A left-footed attacker, Yohanna is most effective on the right flank, where he cuts inside to create chances and score goals. He can also operate as an attacking midfielder.
• He enjoyed a rapid breakthrough in Sweden
Despite limited senior experience, he registered five goals and four assists in 18 appearances for AIK, attracting attention from scouts across Europe.
• Europe’s biggest clubs wanted him
Before Brighton won the race for his signature, clubs including Chelsea, Newcastle United, Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig were reported to be monitoring him.
• His transfer broke a Swedish record
Reports indicate Brighton paid a fee that could rise to about €30 million, making Yohanna the most expensive player ever sold by a Swedish club.
• He has signed a long-term contract
The Nigerian youngster has reportedly signed a five-year deal that will keep him at Brighton until 2031.
• Brighton see him as a future star
Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler has praised Yohanna’s pace, creativity and ability to impact games in the final third, suggesting the club views him as a player for both the present and the future.
