Nwaiwu's market value rises to 18 million euros

The market value of Trabzonspor's Nigerian center back Chibuike Nwaiwu rose from 10 million euros to 18 million euros in Transfermarkt's latest update. The 23-year-old joined the burgundy and blue side in the winter break of last season from the Austrian club Wolfsberger AC for a transfer fee of 5.5 million euros.

Last season, Nwaiwu played 21 official matches for Trabzonspor, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist. He scored twice against Fatih Karagümrük and once against Galatasaray. In the 2026/2027 season, he has also been among the undisputed names in the defense. In the match in which they beat Galatasaray 4-0, he stood out with his defensive play, and in the 3-0 win away at Samsunspor he scored a goal.

Most recently, he drew attention in the game in which Trabzonspor beat Beşiktaş 2-0 at home. In his duels with Dusan Vlahovic, he contributed to his team's defensive resilience. In the 14th minute, he prevented a goal by intervening on a dangerous shot from Vlahovic inside the penalty area.

Nwaiwu produced 11 defensive contributions in the Beşiktaş match. He recorded 7 clearances of danger and 3 blocked shots. He won 5 of the 7 duels he entered and 3 of his 4 aerial duels.