FC Midtjylland have officially signed Nigerian forward Friday Ubi Etim on a deal running until the summer of 2029. The 23 year old, who has spent the past two seasons at Portuguese side CD Mafra, moves from their partner club as part of the club’s talent pathway initiative.
Etim, born in Lagos on 21 May 2002, began his European career in Vizela’s youth system, topping the Liga Revelação scoring charts before progressing into the senior side. He featured 21 times in Liga Portugal with Vizela, netting twice, before transferring to Mafra in mid‑2023 for an estimated fee of around €1 million.
At Mafra, he made 33 appearances and scored seven goals, impressing enough to trigger FC Midtjylland’s decision to exercise their option and bring him into the Superliga. The club appear set to nurture his talent further within their renowned development structure.
Editorial
We are thrilled to see Friday Etim join FC Midtjylland on a long-term contract, cementing the Danish side’s reputation for smart recruitment and youth development. Etim’s rise from DN10 Football Academy in Lagos to European football stages exemplifies both his ambition and the effectiveness of Midtjylland’s scouting network.
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His steady progression in Portugal from youth top scorer to consistent performer in Liga Portugal 2 deserves recognition. While not yet a headline star, his hunger and physical presence mark him as a player with genuine growth potential.
Joining a club that has a track record of developing Nigerian talent such as Paul Onuachu and Frank Onyeka Etim arrives in the perfect environment to refine his craft. His move signals not just a transfer, but a strategic acquisition by Midtjylland for future impact.
We look forward with confidence, believing that providing Etim with competitive minutes and focused coaching will unlock his capabilities. The faith shown by the Danish champions in a young African striker is a choice that reflects vision and long-term planning.
Did You Know?
- Etim was top scorer in the 2021–22 Liga Revelação (Portugal’s U23 league) before making his senior debut.
- He stands at 1.86 m, combining size with agility key traits for a modern centre-forward .
- His three year contract with Mafra included a buy-back clause, reflecting confidence in his future value.
- Midtjylland’s pathway from partner clubs (like CD Mafra and FC Ebedei) has produced players across Europe, making them a hub for emerging talent.
- Although officially joining Midtjylland in June 2025, Etim has yet to make his first Superliga appearance suggesting the club may choose to loan him back or gradually integrate him into the senior squad.
