Oluwatobiloba Alagbe: Nigeria midfielder leaves Asteras Aktor to become free agent

Nigeria defensive midfielder Oluwatobiloba Alagbe has completed his departure from Greek side Asteras Aktor, becoming a free agent after his contract ended and his registration shifted to “Without Club” on 2026-07-01. The move from the Super League 1 outfit was finalised without a transfer fee, despite the 26-year-old holding a listed market value of €600k.

The confirmed switch means Alagbe is now unattached and available on a free transfer, opening the door to a new chapter away from his most recent employers in Greece. Official records show he has moved from Asteras Aktor, who compete in the Super League 1, to the status of “Without Club” in a non-specified league (N/A), underlining that his next competitive destination is yet to be determined.

Alagbe, a right-footed specialist in the defensive midfield role, stands at 1.87m and is entering what should be the prime years of his career. Born on 24 Apr 2000 and capped at club level as a holding midfielder, he has built his profile as a screening presence in front of the back line, with his physical frame and positional discipline central to his game.

The Nigerian, who holds only Nigeria as his listed nationality, has already been playing abroad with Asteras Aktor in Greece’s top flight rather than in his home country. With his new free-agent status, he is once again positioned to continue his career outside Nigeria, potentially remaining overseas and competing in another foreign league rather than returning to play domestically.

From a market perspective, the contrast between his €600k valuation and the absence of a transfer fee underlines the nature of this exit: his deal has simply run its course, allowing him to walk away for nothing. The move is recorded as a completed transition on 2026-07-01, with no contractual end date now attached to any club, as he is currently listed as “Without Club” and without a specified new league.

Detailed performance data from his most recent season, including match-by-match statistics, appearances, goals, assists, or specific standout performances, is not provided in the available records. Likewise, there is no verified information on recent fixtures, opponents, scorelines, or Alagbe’s individual contributions in specific games, making it impossible to accurately summarise his last campaign in numerical terms.

Reaction in Nigeria and Greece cannot be fully gauged from the data, as there is no documented media response, fan commentary, or official statements included. However, the bare facts confirm that a 26-year-old Nigerian defensive midfielder with a six-figure market valuation has now entered the open market, where his profile as a tall, right-footed holding player is likely to attract attention.

With his future now entirely open and no new contract start or end date registered, Alagbe’s next decision will be pivotal. Wherever he signs next, the move will help define the trajectory of his peak years and determine whether he can convert his current valuation and overseas experience into a stable role at a new club and a stronger reputation on the international stage.