Frank Onyeka
BRE
CM
Creative Playmaker
Jan 1, 1998 (28)
Right
6'0"
154 lb
BrentfordCould stay in Coventry
Onyeka spent the season on loan at Coventry City from Brentford, with the Sky Blues holding the option to sign his registration permanently once the loan agreement expires on July 1, the club announced.
Analysis: Onyeka brought physical presence and defensive cover to Coventry's engine room throughout their Championship title-winning campaign, providing valuable depth and competition for places as manager Frank Lampard's side secured promotion back to the Premier League. Onyeka's future will now be determined over the coming weeks, with Coventry holding the cards on whether to make the move permanent ahead of their return to the top flight.
Back with Brentford
Onyeka (not injury related) is returning to Brentford following his participation in AFCON with Nigeria, the club announced Friday.
Analysis: Onyeka has returned to Brentford after representing the Super Eagles in the AFCON, where Nigeria earned the third place. Onyeka will be a depth option in midfield for the Bees, but he's not expected to have a lot of fantasy appeal in most formats.
Leaving for AFCON
Onyeka is departing for AFCON with Nigeria, and will miss at least three weeks.
Analysis: Onyeka hasn't played in the last two months even when fit, and has hardly been in the squad this season, so his absence shouldn't be a big blow. Still the midfielder will leave Brentford down some depth if any injuries pop up during a busy part of the schedule.
Assists off bench
Onyeka assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Sunderland.
Analysis: Onyeka provided the key pass for the lone Brentford goal Saturday as the Bees fell in a narrow 2-1 defeat at Sunderland. The assist marked the midfielder's first Premier League goal contribution since the 2023 - 2024 campaign after he spent the 2024 - 2025 season on loan at FC Augsburg. Onyeka has appeared in each of Brentford's first three league fixtures and created one chance across 63 minutes of play.
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