Calvin Bassey Bio: Stats, Net Worth, Age, Nationality, Ethnicity, Tribe, Current Team, Position, Salary, Instagram

Calvin Bassey is a Nigerian-Italian professional football player who has gained prominence as a left-back or center-back for Fulham FC in the English Premier League and the Nigerian national team.

Bassey‘s career began in Leicester City’s youth system, and he later made significant strides with Rangers, where he won the Scottish Premiership and the Scottish Cup.

Profile

• Full name: Calvin Chinedu Bassey
• Date of birth: December 31, 1999
• Age: 25 years
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Aosta, Italy
• Nationality: Nigerian-Italian
• Profession: Footballer
• Height: 6′ (185 cm)
• Parents: Kingsley Ikenna Ughelumba, Ebere Bassey Etim
• Siblings: Matthew (Y.CB), Elvis, Michael Bassey Ughelumba
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single.
• Religion: Christianity
• Ethnicity: Black
• Net worth: £5.9 million

Early Life and Education

Calvin Bassey, born on December 31, 1999, in Aosta, Italy, is currently 25 years old. His parents, Kingsley Ikenna Ughelumba and Ebere Bassey Etim, are of Nigerian descent. Bassey‘s father hails from Umunnamehi village in Anambra State, while his mother is from Oron in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

The family relocated to London during his childhood, where his mother raised him and his three siblings after his father’s departure. His brothers are Matthew (Y.CB), Elvis, and Michael Bassey Ughelumba.

Bassey spent his formative years in Newham. He began his football journey by joining Leicester City’s youth system at the age of 15. Although information on his formal education is not extensively documented, he attended Rokeby School.

Personal Life

Calvin Bassey keeps his personal life private. He is reported to be single as of September 2022. He is close to his family, particularly his mother, to whom he attributes much of his success.

Career

Bassey‘s football career began in Leicester City’s youth system in 2015. He progressed through the ranks but did not make a senior appearance for the club. In July 2020, he joined Scottish team Rangers on a free transfer.

He made his professional debut on August 9, 2020, in a match against St Mirren. During his time with Rangers, he played 65 games and won the Scottish Premiership and the Scottish Cup.

In July 2022, Bassey was acquired by Ajax for approximately £20 million, a club-record fee for Rangers. After one season with Ajax, he moved to Fulham FC in the English Premier League on July 28, 2023.

The transfer cost Fulham €21 million. He scored his first goal for Fulham in a Premier League match against Manchester United in February 2024.

Internationally, Bassey was eligible to play for Italy, Nigeria, or England[7]. He chose to represent Nigeria and made his debut in 2021 during the World Cup Qualifiers.

Net Worth

Calvin Bassey‘s net worth is estimated to be around £5.9 million. His income is primarily derived from his football contracts and sponsorship deals.

Social Media

• Instagram: @cbasseyy
• Twitter: @CalvinBassey