- He is an Equatorial Guinea professional footballer
- He plays as a forward for UE Santa Coloma in the Andorran Primera Division
- He represents the Equatorial Guinea national team
Salomon Asumu Obama Ondo is an Equatorial Guinean professional footballer who plays as a forward for UE Santa Coloma and the Equatorial Guinea national team. He was born in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea and then the family moved to Spain when he was still young.
He grew up in Torrejon de Ardoz near Madrid where his interest in football blossomed and was enrolled at the Atletico Madrid academy when he was eight years old, a crucial moment when he got to develop his skills.
He trained with the academy for quite some time where he progressed through at varying paces and signed his first professional contract with Celta de Vigo at the age of nineteen years. His limited playing time at the club saw him on a loan stint.
He was loaned to Merida AD in the Spanish third division and his proactive effort was to gain first-team experience outside Celta. He fell on another loan stint with CD Mostoles in the same division, a continued pursuit of regular playing time to showcase his abilities and potentially attract future opportunities.
A year later, he signed for UE Santa Coloma in the Andorran Primera Division, seeking a fresh start and a platform to establish himself as a key player. Internationally, he represents the Equatorial Guinea national team having received his first call-up to the team at the age of eighteen.
His call into the national team was influenced by his early recognition and performances in Spain. He made his debut in a match against Sudan, as a substitute in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.
Salomon Obama’s Personal Life
Salomon Asumu Obama Ondo was born in Equatorial Guinea on February 4 2000 to parents of the country’s heritage. The family moved to Spain when the forward player was still very young and that is where his football talent blossomed.
Salomon Obama. Photo/Marca.com
Salomon was enrolled at the Atletico Madrid academy where he spent several years developing his skills before signing his first professional contract with Celta de Vigo. His career has not been without rocky places as he had to be on loan stints twice.
The forward then signed with UE Santa Coloma where he currently plays and internationally, he represents the Equatorial Guinea national team.
Salomon Obama Career
He grew up in Torrejon de Ardoz near Madrid where his interest in football blossomed and was enrolled at the Atletico Madrid academy when he was eight years old, a crucial moment where he got to develop his skills.
Salomon Obama. Photo/RC Celta
He trained with the academy for quite some time where he progressed through at varying paces and signed his first professional contract with Celta de Vigo at the age of nineteen years. His limited playing time at the club saw him on a loan stint.
He was loaned to Merida AD in the Spanish third division and his proactive effort was to gain first-team experience outside Celta. He fell on another loan stint with CD Mostoles in the same division, a continued pursuit of regular playing time to showcase his abilities and potentially attract future opportunities.
A year later, he signed for UE Santa Coloma in the Andorran Primera Division, seeking a fresh start and a platform to establish himself as a key player. Internationally, he represents the Equatorial Guinea national team having received his first call-up to the team at the age of eighteen.
His call into the national team was influenced by his early recognition and performances in Spain. He made his debut in a match against Sudan, as a substitute in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.
Salomon Obama’s Aspirations
Though relatively young in his career, Obama has proved his potential. He currently plays for UE Santa Coloma and his consistent performances could lead to opportunities in higher leagues.
Securing a regular starting position with the Equatorial Guinea national team will also boost his profile and contribute to the team’s success.
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