Theophilus Solomon (born 18 January 1996) is a Nigerian professional

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who plays as a forward for Kosovan club Vushtrria.

Club career

Rijeka

Born in Kaduna, Solomon played at Eco Football Club of

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before joining Croatian side

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in June 2012. He signed his first professional contract with the club in January 2014.

Loan to Pomorac

In order to gain some senior football experience, Solomon spent the initial six months of his Rijeka contract on loan at

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side Pomorac. He appeared in nine games until the end of the 2013–14 campaign, failing to score any goals.

Loan to Zadar

In August 2014, Solomon was loaned to

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, alongside

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, until the end of the 2014–15 season. He scored a

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in the

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of the Croatian Cup, on 24 September, leading his team to a 5–1 away win against Zagora Unešić. On 6 December, Solomon became the youngest foreigner to score a goal in the

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, netting the opener in an eventual 2–5 home loss to

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Loan to Šibenik

In July 2015, alongside his teammate David Nwolokor, Solomon was sent on a season-long loan to

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. He was the team's top scorer and fourth-highest in the Druga HNL that season with a tally of 11 goals.

Loan to Istra 1961

In July 2016, Solomon went on another season-long loan, this time joining newly promoted

side Istra 1961. He finished the campaign with seven goals from 31 appearances, helping his team secure their league status.

Loan to Partizan

On 12 August 2017, Solomon was transferred to Serbian club Partizan on a season-long loan with an option for a permanent transfer.

Loan to Omonia

On 30 January 2018, he was loaned to Omonia until the end of the 2017-18 season. On 10 February he scored his first goal against

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Inter Zaprešić

On 17 June 2018, Solomon was transferred to Inter Zaprešić as part of player-exchange deal.

International career

In mid-March 2016, Solomon was included in the 20-man Nigeria U23 squad for a friendly against the Brazil U23s scheduled for the 24th in Rio de Janeiro. He came on as a substitute for Stanley Dimgba in the second half of the match, which Nigeria won by 1–0.

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