Rot-Weiss Essen are being linked with a move for Nigeria-Germany right winger Dickson Abiama, 27, who is currently on the books of 2. Bundesliga side 1.FC Kaiserslautern.
The transfer talk, listed with a probability of 22%, centres on Abiama potentially dropping down to Germany’s 3. Liga, where RW Essen are looking to bolster their wide options. His current market value is quoted at €400k, a relatively modest figure that could make him an attractive target if he becomes available on favourable terms.
Data from Transfermarkt shows uncertainty around Abiama’s contractual situation, with no firm expiry date recorded, leaving open the possibility he could leave as a free agent if his deal has quietly run down or is not renewed. RW Essen, who list him as their number 11 in squad data, are understood to see his pace and versatility across the attack as useful assets for a promotion push.
Born in Lagos on 3 November 1998 and standing at 1.84m, Abiama holds both Nigerian and German nationality and operates primarily as a right winger, preferring his right foot. Having built his career in Germany, he has experience across the country’s professional tiers, including the 2. Bundesliga with Kaiserslautern and now links to 3. Liga football with Essen.
His recent outings have underlined his work-rate on the flank, featuring in Kaiserslautern’s spring run-in, including a tightly contested league fixture in which he was deployed wide on the right and contributed defensively in a narrow scoreline. While not a prolific scorer, his off-the-ball running and pressing have often been highlighted in statistical breakdowns of his performances.
With his social media presence hinting at a player open to the next challenge, a completed switch to Essen would offer Abiama the chance to relaunch his career as a key figure rather than a squad option, a move that could significantly reshape his reputation and trajectory if the proposed transfer does go through.
