Philip Otele is a Nigerian winger who plays in the German Bundesliga for Hamburger SV but he’s on loan from Basel Football Club.
Philip Otele Biography
Philip Otele started his early football career in North London as he trained with Arsenal junior side as a 14-year-old.
Between 2017 and 2019, Otele played with Wearside Premier Division club, Wolviston while he was still studying at the Teesside University.
After he moved to Lithuania, Philip Otele revealed that he had an offer from Sunderland football club but was unable to accept it due to visa restrictions.
In May 2019, Philip Otele signed a contract with Lithuanian club known as Kauno Žalgiris for an undisclosed transfer fee.
In his first season at Kauno Žalgiris, Philip Otele made 17 appearances for the team, but did not record any goal for the team.
In his second season at Kauno Žalgiris, Philip Otele established himself as a regular starter in the team.
He scored 10 goals and helping Kauno to a seal a consecutive third place finish in the Lithuania national league.
Philip Otele at UTA Arad Fc
On the 13th of January 2022, Philip Otele moved to Romanian club, UTA Arad on a free transfer after expiration of his contract at Kauno.
Philip Otele made his competitive debut for Uta Arad on the 5th of February, replacing Karolis Laukžemis as a substitute in a 1:0 win.
This was a home win in the Romanian Liga I over Sepsi OSK. A month later, Philip Otele scored his first goal for the team in a 2:1 home victory over Mioveni FC.
Philip Otele made a total of 46 appearances for Uta Arad within two seasons, scoring 6 Goals for the team.
Philip Otele at CFR Cluj
In January 2023 after his contract with UTA Arad was about to expire in the summer, Philip Otele signed a pre-contract agreement with CFR Cluj.
Philip Otele was officially unveiled by the CFR Cluj on June 16th, he made his debut one month later in a 2:0 home win over Politehnica Iași.
On the 21st of August 2023, Otele scored his first goal for CFR Cluj in a 4:3 away victory over city rivals Universitatea Cluj in the league.
Five days later, Philip Otele netted a brace in a 3:1 home triumph over Botoșani. He repeated this on December 21 when he scored another double.
This time in a 4:0 home derby thumping of Universitatea Cluj.
On the 23rd of February 2024, Philip Otele took his league tally to 11 goals with another brace in a 4:0 home win over Dinamo București.
In April 2024, Philip Otele had interest from FCSB, but CFR Cluj owner, Varga made it known that he was negotiating Otele’s transfer to EPL.
Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion were said to be interested for a few of £6 million and a 20% sell-on clause.
On 5th May, Philip Otele scored his fourth brace in a 3:2 home win against Rapid București.
Six days later, he netted an overhead kick in a 1:0 away win over eventual League winners, FCSB.
Pilip Otele finished the 2023/2024 season as the joint top scorer of the Liga I with 18 goals alongside FCSB’s Florinel Coman.
CFR Cluj finished the season as runners up in the league.
The talented Super Eagles forward had a total of 48 appearances for CFR Cluj in the 2023/2024 season alone. Marking his breakout season.
Philip Otele at Al Wahda
On the 8th of July 2024, Philip Otele was signed by UAE Pro League club Al Wahda for a transfer fee of €3.5 million.
Philip Otele had a tough time al Al Wahda during the 2024/2025 season, making only 13 appearances without a goal.
Philip Otele Loan to Basel
After six months with Al Wahda, Philip Otele joined Swiss Super League team, Basel on loan with an option to buy on 15 January 2025.
Philip Otele had 18 appearances for Basel Football Club in the Swiss Super League for the remainder of the 2024/2025 season.
He scored an incredible 9 Goals in the league and also recorded 21 appearances in all competitions for the team.
Philip Otele permanent move to Basel
Philip Otele’s loan move to Basel ended on 30th June 2025, but the Swiss side triggered the option to buy on 1st July 2025.
Loan to Hamburger SV
On 2nd February 2026, Philip Otele made a loan move to Hamburger SV in German Bundesliga.
The German side paid a reported transfer fee of £1.00m for the services of Philip Otele.
He has made 7 appearances for Hamburger SV already in the German Bundesliga, scoring a goal and giving 1 assist.
Philip Otele Profile
Philip Otele Personal information
Philip Otele Date of birth: 15th April, 1999 (26 years old).
Philip Otele Place of birth: Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Philip Otele Height: 178cm
Philip Otele Position: Left Winger.
Philip Otele Team information
Current team: Hamburger SV (On Loan from Basel)
Jersey Number: 27
Philip Otele Youth career
Team: Teeside University Team
Year: 2017-2019
Appearances: Not Available.
Goals/Assists: Not Available.
Team: Wolviston FC.
Year: 2017 – 2019
Appearances: Not Available.
Goals/Assists: Not Available.
Philip Otele Senior career
Team: Kauno Zalkiris
Year: 2019/2021
Appearances: 64 Appearances.
Goals/Assist: 13 Goals.
Team: UTA Arad
Year: 2022-2023
Appearances: 50 Appearances.
Goals/Assist: 10 Goals.
Team: CFR Cluj
Year: 2023 – 2024
Appearances: 40 Appearances.
Goals/Assist: 18 goals.
Team: Al Wahda
Year: 2024 – 2025
Appearances: 10 Appearances.
Goals/Assist: 0 goals.
Team: Basel Football Club
Year: 2025
Appearances: 38 Appearances.
Goals/Assist: 14 goals.
Team: Hamburger SV
Year: 2026
Appearances: 7 Appearances.
Goals/Assist: 1 goal.
Philip Otele Super Eagles (International Career)
Philip Otele was not privileged to represent Nigeria at Age grade football levels, despite having a promising career start.
His early career was at clubs outside Nigeria, which is one of the reasons he neither played for the U17 nor U20 team.
On March 2026, Philip Otele was invited to the Super Eagles senior team for a series of friendly matches.
This marked the beginning of his journey with the Nigerian national team.
Philip Otele Stats
Total career Appearances: 249
Total Career goals: 63 Goals.
Total Appearances in unofficial games: Not Available.
Philip Otele Parents
Philip Otele is the son of Honorable Frank Otele, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Petroleum (Oil) in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
His family’s origin is traced to Biseni in Yenagoa Local Government Area, the capital of Bayelsa state in Nigeria.
Philip Otele Salary
Philip Otele Salary is estimated to be about €13,654 per week at hamburger SV, which gives €710,000 of Annual salary, including bonuses.
Philip Otele Market Value
Philip Otele is valued at €5.00m by Transfermarkt. His Highest market value was €5.00m as at 2/10/2025.
Philip Otele state of Origin
Philip Otele was born in Bayelsa state Nigeria, but his parents are indigens of Biseni in Yenagoa, Nigeria.
Philip Otele Playing Style
Philip Otele Playing Style is that of a typical left winger who is naturally right-footed, he can also play on the right flank or in the centre as a striker.
Philip Otele FC26 Player Ratings
Position: Left Winger.
Weak Foot: ★★★★★
Skill Moves: ★★★
Preferred Foot: Right
Height: 178cm / 5’10”
Weight: 80kg / 176lb
Alternative Positions: Left Midfield, Striker.
Pace: 92
Acceleration: 92
Sprint Speed: 92
Shooting: 74
Positioning: 68
Finishing: 77
Shot Power: 77
Long Shots: 70
Volleys: 73
Penalties: 52
Passing: 62
Vision: 57
Crossing: 60
Free Kick Accuracy: 52
Short Passing: 68
Long Passing: 60
Curve: 70
Dribbling: 79
Agility: 91
Balance: 83
Reactions: 59
Ball Control: 78
Dribbling: 80
Composure: 65
Defending: 27
Interceptions: 21
Heading Accuracy: 52
Defensive Awareness: 24
Standing Tackle: 26
Sliding Tackle: 23
Physicality: 72
Jumping: 79
Stamina: 74
Strength: 73
Aggression: 66
Acrobatic
Perform volleys with increased accuracy, acrobatic volley animations
Precision Header
Performs headers with increased accuracy and power.
Rapid
Higher sprint speed while dribbling, reduced error on knock-ons
Philip Otele’s overall rating in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 is 73
Philip Otele Net worth
Philip Otele Net worth is estimated to be in the region of £3.7m according to recent evaluations by the relevant sources.