Gift Orban

Stabæk

In November 2021, Orban was scouted by Stabæk's Torgeir Bjarmann and Thomas Finstad in Nigeria during a showcase tournament. He trained with Stabæk during the winter of the 2021–22 season, before returning after his visa expired. Returning to Norway, he signed for Stabæk in late May 2022. The transfer from Nigerian club Bison was a loan with an option to buy. Orban scored his first goals in cup matches against semi-professional teams Notodden and Gjøvik-Lyn (twice). After this, he became a starting player for Stabæk. His goal against SK Brann was compared to Alanzinho's time at Stabæk. VG also called him a "striker jewel". When Stabæk sold Oliver Valaker Edvardsen in July, the club announced they would spend the money on Orban's buyout option. The contract tying Orban to Stabæk until the end of 2026 was announced on 3 August. He became the top scorer in the 2022 Norwegian First Division with 16 goals, alongside Bård Finne. Helping Stabæk win promotion to 2023 Eliteserien, Orban was also named Young Player of the Year in the First Division.

Gent

On 31 January 2023, Orban joined Belgian Pro League side Gent on a permanent deal. On 11 February, Orban scored two goals on his Pro League debut in a 3–3 draw with Westerlo. On 12 March, Orban managed to score four goals in a 6–2 away win over Zulte Waregem, which made him the first Gent player to do so in the 21st century. All the goals came in the second-half. In his very next game on 15 March, he scored a…

Club

As of match played 26 January 2026

Born in Benue State, Nigeria, Orban's mother is from Togo.

Lyon

Coupe de France runner-up: 2023–24 Individual

Norwegian First Division Player of the Month: July 2022 Norwegian First Division Young Player of the Month: September 2022 Norwegian First Division top scorer: 2022 Norwegian First Division Young Player of the Year: 2022