Biography
Gift Emmanuel Orban (born 17 July 2002) is a talented Nigerian footballer. He demonstrates his skills as a striker for the famous Belgian club Gent and represents his country in the Nigerian national team.
Gift Orban is considered one of the best young players in the world thanks to his lightning speed, immense power and excellent goal-scoring ability in the penalty area. His outstanding qualities have certainly made a name for himself in the world of football.
Nigerian Football Player
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| Full name: | Emmanuel Orban Gift |
| Stage name: | Orban Gift |
| Born: | July 17, 2002 (age 22) |
| Place of birth: | Benue, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Benue State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Education: | Do not have |
| Height: | 1.78 minutes |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Orban |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Couple: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Football player |
| Net worth: | $1.5 million |
Early life and education
Gift Orban, a Nigerian football star born on 17 July 2002 in Benue State, has a unique heritage as he has Togolese descent through his mother. His tribes are Tiv, Idoma and Igede.
During his childhood, Gift Orban had the opportunity to experience both Nigerian and Togolese cultures as he spent part of his early years in each country.
As an only child of parents who remain unknown to the media but can be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Orban, Gift Orban’s childhood was filled with love and care. However, he did not pursue higher education beyond primary school due to various circumstances or personal choices.
Career
In July 2022, Gift Orban shone on the pitch on his debut for Stabæk, seizing the opportunity to showcase his talent. In a cup match against Notodden, he announced his arrival with a goal, quickly cementing his place in the starting line-up. Orban’s net-finding skills shone brightly, scoring an impressive 12 goals in just 18 appearances.
On 31 January 2023, a major change took place when the Hungarian talent joined Gent on a permanent basis. His debut was spectacular, scoring two goals in a dramatic 3-3 draw against Westerlo. Since then, Gift Orban has made an impact, scoring ten goals in 17 appearances for Gent. A standout moment was his four-goal symphony against Zulte Waregem.
Gift Orban’s talents continued to flourish in the 2023–2024 Conference League campaign, where he scored a hat-trick against Pogon Szczecin, opening a resounding 5–0 win for KAA Gent.
Notably, the talk of a possible transfer has echoes in the words of Gent president Ivan De Witte, hinting at the continued presence of Gift Orban and Hugo Cuypers with the Buffalos despite fleeting speculation.
Awards & Nominations
- KAA Gent Player of the Month: February 2023
- KAA Gent Month Target: February 2023
- Ebony Shoe Award Nomination: 2023 (3rd Place)
Social media
- Instagram: @gift.orban
- Twitter: @gift_orban
- Facebook: @giftorbanofficial
Personal life
Gift Orban, 22, is a private person and does not share much about his personal life on social media. However, Gift Orban is known to be single and has no children. He is very close to his family and friends, who are a great source of support for him.
Net worth
Gift Orban currently earns an impressive €6,000 per week. When calculated annually, this figure equates to €312,000. Notably, this huge salary puts him among the highest-paid athletes at the Gent football club.
Not only does Gift Orban earn a significant income from his profession, but his net worth is estimated at around $1.5 million.
