From Werder Bremen to Nigeria: Felix Agu explains why he turned his back on Germany

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Werder Bremen defender Felix Agu has stunned fans by declaring his intention to represent Nigeria, despite having previously represented Germany at youth level.

In a candid interview, the 25-year-old left-back opened up about his life-changing decision and why he chose the Super Eagles over Germany.

Agu, who has been with Werder Bremen since 2000, has made 88 appearances for the Bundesliga club, contributing four goals and eight assists. Known for his impressive dribbling, agility, and defensive skills, Agu had represented Germany’s Under-21 team twice in 2019 but has not been called up to the senior squad.

Agu was born in Osnabrück, Germany, on September 27, 1999, to a Nigerian father and a German mother. Despite his German upbringing, Agu always felt a strong connection to Nigeria and has now chosen to represent the country of his father’s heritage.

Playing for Nigeria will make my father very proud. @werderbremen_en’s Felix Agu.

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— Oma Akatugba (@omaakatugba) March 15, 2025

In an interview with Oma TV, Agu shared that playing for a national team had always been a dream of his.

“To play at the national level has always been my dream, and I made part of that decision by playing for the German Under-21 team. I did that to keep my options open, but after many conversations with Justin Njimah, we both agreed that representing Nigeria would be a dream come true,” Agu explained.

He also mentioned the emotional significance of his decision, saying, “It would also make our fathers proud if we represented Nigeria.”

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Felix Agu’s decision to represent Nigeria follows a growing trend of players born abroad choosing to play for the Super Eagles. Notable examples include Maduka Okoye, William Troost-Ekong, and Ola Aina, among others, who opted for Nigeria over Germany, the Netherlands, and England.

Agu currently plays in the Bundesliga and his decision provides coach Eric Chelle with another option in the left-back position, a role in which the Super Eagles still have room for improvement.