Honest Ahanor (born 23 February 2008) is an Italian

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who plays as a defender for club

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Life and career

Ahanor was born on 23 February 2008 in

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, Italy. He is of Nigerian descent through his parents. He is eligible to represent Nigeria internationally through his parents. He has regarded Italy international

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as his football idol.

Genoa

As a youth player, Ahanor joined the youth academy of Italian side

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. During the 2023/24 season, he played for the club's under-15, under-16, and under-17 teams. He started his senior career with Italian

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side Albisola. On 9 August 2024, he first made the matchday squad for the club during a 1–0 win over Latte Dolce. He helped the team secure a 2-2 draw against Napoli on 11 May, 2025, scoring the first goal after a cross from Junior Messias which Ahanor headed on the post and got the ball to bounce on Napoli’s goalkeeper Alex Meret’s thigh and into the back of the net.

Atalanta

On 4 July 2025, Ahanor signed with

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club

Style of play

Ahanor mainly operates as a defender. He specifically plays as a left-back. He is left-footed. He is known for his versatility. He can also operate as a center-back, central midfielder, and winger. He is also known for his speed and strength.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ahanor, Honest 2008 births People from Aversa Footballers from the Province of Caserta Living people Men's association football defenders Italian men's footballers Italian people of Nigerian descent Genoa CFC players 21st-century Italian sportsmen