Nigerian international forward Stephen Odey has officially embarked on a new chapter in his European career by signing with Hungarian top-flight side Debreceni VSC. The 28-year-old marksman arrives at the Nagyerdei Stadion as a free agent, having successfully negotiated his departure from Danish Superliga outfit Randers FC following the conclusion of his contract last December. Known affectionately by fans as “Loki,” the Hungarian club beat out several regional rivals to secure the signature of the experienced attacker, who is expected to spearhead their offensive line for the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign.
Odey’s move to Central Europe follows a significant four-and-a-half-year tenure in Denmark with the East Jutland club. During his time at Randers, the former Nigerian Professional Football League standout established himself as a reliable goalscoring threat, finding the net 28 times across 129 competitive appearances. His departure from the Danish side marks the end of a stable period in a career that has seen him traverse some of the most competitive leagues on the continent, accumulating a wealth of tactical knowledge and silverware along the way.
“Nigerian striker, Stephen Odey has completed a move to Hungarian club, Debreceni VSC. The 28-year-old joined the Loki on a free transfer, after severing ties with Danish Superliga club, Randers, last December following the expiration of his contract.”
The striker’s resume reads like a map of European footballing excellence. Before his stint in Denmark, Odey made a name for himself in Switzerland with FC Zurich, where he famously secured the Swiss Cup. His journey also took him to Belgium, where he added a Belgian Super Cup trophy to his cabinet during his time with KRC Genk, and a spell in the French second tier with Amiens SC. To date, the prolific forward has amassed a career total of 83 goals, a testament to the clinical finishing ability first discovered during his breakout years with MFM FC in Lagos.
As Debreceni VSC pushes for a higher standing in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I, the acquisition of a proven winner like Odey is seen as a major statement of intent. The Hungarian side is banking on his physical presence and predatory instincts in the box to convert their possession into points. For Odey, the move represents an opportunity to add a third European trophy to his collection and further extend his impressive scoring record in yet another prominent European footballing culture.
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