Christantus Uche has equaled the record of former Super Eagles forward, Obafemi Martins after the former scored on his La Liga debut for Getafe against Athletic Club on Thursday.
Martins scored on his debut for Levante against Real Madrid and so did Uche who emerged as the hero for Getafe as he made his official bow in the La Liga from the third division.
It was an impressive start to the 2024/25 La Liga season as the 21-year-old made an unforgettable debut for Getafe, scoring an equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Athletic at San Mames.
Uche, a summer signing from AD Ceuta FC in Spain’s third tier showcased his versatility and goal-scoring instinct in the brilliant encounter by netting in the 65th minute of the tie.
Originally a centre-back who transitioned to midfield, Uche was thrust into a striker role due to Getafe’s injury concerns. The decision paid off handsomely for the visiting outfit.
Athletic’s Oihan Sancet opened the scoring for the first goal of the new La Liga campaign. However, Getafe’s resilience, spearheaded by Uche ensured they left with a valuable point.
He had an earlier opportunity denied by Athletic’s debutant goalkeeper, Alex Padilla. Undeterred, Uche rose above ex-Manchester United midfielder, Ander Herrera to head home the equaliser.
The Nigerian listed as one to watch this season didn’t just score the equaliser but was also the most fouled player, he won the most duels and also created one chance and made one key pass.
