The 24 year old scored three times and set up another goal in September, beating two FC Copenhagen players to the award.
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Etim takes the September honour
Friday Etim has been named the Danish Superliga Player of the Month for September. The Nigerian striker earned the award with three goals and an assist for FC Midtjylland. FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports that he also scored in the club’s Danish Cup tie against Sundby BK.
The 24 year old beat FC Copenhagen duo Diant Ramaj and Asger Sørensen to the prize. It is a satisfying result for a forward who began 2026 at FC Fredericia and returned to Midtjylland in the summer.
A striker with a point to prove
Etim was born in Lagos on May 21, 2002, and came through the DN10 Football Academy. His first professional move was to Dominion Hotspurs in 2021, and he later spent two seasons at Mafra in Portugal. Midtjylland brought him to Denmark in June 2025.
Several Danish clubs, including Viborg, AGF, Sønderjyske and Silkeborg, were reportedly interested before his return to Midtjylland, according to TransferFeed. Fans who like to follow European leagues can read how to get the Bet9ja promotion code before placing a first stake.
Etim told Midtjylland’s official website that he was happy with the award. He said scoring three goals is how a striker helps the team, and that plenty of work remains. “I hope and believe that this is just the beginning,” he added.
Is a Super Eagles call next?
Etim remains uncapped by Nigeria at every level, from the youth teams to the senior side. We describes him as a striker on Eric Chelle’s radar as the coach plans his AFCON 2027 qualifying squads.
The timing could suit him. Chelle gave Peter Edokpolor and Umar Abubakar big moments off the bench against Russia, which suggests he is open to fresh faces up front. Fans eyeing Nigerian talent abroad can also check Bet9ja’s current promotion before the next round of fixtures.
Midtjylland’s Nigerian pipeline
Midtjylland have a long record of giving Nigerian players a platform. Frank Onyeka, Raphael Onyedika and Paul Onuachu all went through the club. Etim now hopes to follow them.
The club also runs a pipeline from FC Ebedei in Nigeria, which sent teenagers such as Olashile Lawal and Ikenna Ude-Chukwu to the under-19 side this summer. So can Etim turn one strong month into a full season? That is the question around the Midtjylland camp.
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One good month does not make a season, but for Etim it is a fine start. Midtjylland, and perhaps Chelle, will be watching what he does in October.
📌 Did You Know?
- Etim’s Midtjylland contract runs until June 2029.
- Transfermarkt lists his market value at €600,000.
- Danish pundit David Nielsen told TV 2 Sport X that the window for other Superliga clubs to sign Etim has closed.
- Etim scored back-to-back braces in pre-season, including the final friendly against Odense BK in July.
- Afrik-Foot reports that a 72nd minute equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Nordsjælland extended a run of three goals and two assists in six league games.
