Rafiu Durosinmi

Rafiu Adekunle Durosinmi

Rafiu Adekunle Durosinmi is a Nigerian professional centre-forward who joined Belgian club KRC Genk from Pisa SC in July 2026. He has also represented Nigeria's senior men's national team, including as a starter in the 2026 Unity Cup final against Jamaica.

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About Rafiu Durosinmi

Profile information current to 2026-08-19.

Nigeria · Professional footballer, Centre-forward

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Known for: Professional association football; Nigeria senior men's international football
Country: Nigeria

Professional footballer
Centre-forward

At a glance

Durosinmi joined KRC Genk from Pisa SC on a four-year contract in July 2026.
He started for Nigeria in its 2026 Unity Cup final victory over Jamaica.
He recorded 35 goals and 10 assists in 86 appearances during his FC Viktoria Plzeň spell.

Early football pathway

Durosinmi said in a 2023 FC Viktoria Plzeň interview that he began playing football at age six. After turning 18, he moved from Nigeria to the Czech Republic for a trial with Karviná.

Club career

FC Viktoria Plzeň completed Durosinmi's permanent transfer from MFK Karviná in June 2023. He finished his Viktoria spell with 35 goals and 10 assists in 86 appearances, moved to Pisa SC in January 2026 and transferred to KRC Genk in July 2026 on a four-year contract.

Nigeria representation

Durosinmi has represented Nigeria's senior men's national team. He started the Unity Cup final against Jamaica on 30 May 2026, which Nigeria won.

Timeline

2023-06-30 FC Viktoria Plzeň exercised its option and completed Durosinmi's permanent transfer from MFK Karviná.
2026-01-14 FC Viktoria Plzeň announced Durosinmi's transfer to Pisa SC.
2026-05-30 Durosinmi started for Nigeria in its Unity Cup final victory over Jamaica.
2026-07-23 KRC Genk announced the signing of Durosinmi from Pisa SC on a four-year contract.

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Current context

Durosinmi is affiliated with KRC Genk as a centre-forward following his permanent transfer from Pisa SC. Current-club status is based on KRC Genk's signing announcement and Pisa SC's corresponding permanent-transfer confirmation.

Biographical facts

Durosinmi said he began playing football at age six and moved from Nigeria to the Czech Republic for a trial with Karviná after turning 18.
Durosinmi recorded 35 goals and 10 assists in 86 appearances for FC Viktoria Plzeň.

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KRC Genk Centre-forward 2026-07-23–present
Pisa SC Player 2026-01-14–2026-07-23
FC Viktoria Plzeň Player 2023-06-30–2026-01-14
Nigeria men's senior national football team Player
Nigeria national football team