William Osula, a striker playing for Newcastle United, was born in Denmark on 4 August 2003 and currently at the age of 21. Standing at an impressive 6ft 3in (1.92m) and weighing in at 12st 10lb (81kg), he wears the number 18 jersey. He has also made his mark on the international scene, representing the Denmark U21 national team.
His skill on the pitch is reflected in his current market value of around £6m, according to Transfermarkt. His contract with Newcastle United is slated to run for another four years and one month, expiring on 30 June 2029.
Osula started his career at Sheffield United in the English Championship as a trainee in July 2018. His debut season 2021 - 2022 saw him contribute to the first team in five league matches. His involvement continued to grow in subsequent seasons, with two first team appearances in 2022 - 2023, and a commendable 21 in 2023 - 2024.
In September 2022, Osula was loaned to Derby County, another Championship team. Here, he made 16 appearances and netted two goals during his 2022 - 2023 season. Following the completion of his loan in January 2023, he returned to Sheffield United.
Come August 2024, Osula made a significant move to Newcastle United in the Premier League. His transfer fee was around £15m. He has since further established himself as a solid player; in the current 2024 - 2025 season, he has made 14 first team appearances and scored a goal.
Osula has also managed to make a mark in some key cup competitions. In the FA Cup 2024 - 2025, he scored one goal over two starts for Newcastle United. Also featuring in the League Cup, he made one start and was a substitute in two matches. On the international front, he contributed two goals in the UEFA U21 Championship Qualifiers 2024 - 2025 for Denmark's U21s over three starts and four appearances as a substitute.
