Derik Osede

Real Madrid

Born in Madrid to a Nigerian father and a Spanish mother, Derik started playing organised football at the age of eight, joining local club DAV Santa Ana's youth ranks. He finished his development at Real Madrid, going on to make his debut as a senior with the C team and helping them return to Segunda División B in 2012. Derik was called to Real Madrid Castilla for the 2012 preseason, but still appeared in some more matches for the C's. His first competitive appearance for the reserves took place on 20 October 2012, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 away loss to Córdoba CF in the Segunda División. On 1 February 2014, Derik scored his first professional goal to open a 4–0 win against Hércules CF at the Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium. The season ended with relegation, with 18 games (17 starts) from the player.

Bolton Wanderers

On 6 July 2015, after a further two full seasons with Madrid B, free agent Derik signed a three-year contract for Bolton Wanderers after a successful trial. He made his debut in the Football League Championship on 12 September, playing the whole of a 2–1 home victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Derik finished his first year with exactly half of the league matches played, as the team were relegated after ranking last. He scored his first goal for them on 9 August 2017, in a 2–1 away defeat of Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Cup. On 24 May 2018, it was confirmed that Derik would leave the Macron Stadium on 30 June.

Numancia…

Derik appeared with the Spain under-19 team at the 2012 UEFA European Championship, helping to a final win in Estonia. With the under-20 side at the 2013 FIFA World Cup in Turkey, he scored in a 2–1 victory over Mexico in the last 16. In June 2015, Derik stated he wished to switch international allegiance to Nigeria.

As of 23 October 2024

Spain U19

UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2012