Nigerian winger Daniel Job joins FC Dallas on long MLS contract

FC Dallas have completed the permanent signing of Nigerian winger Daniel Job from Norwegian second-tier club Kongsvinger IL. The 21-year-old has joined the Major League Soccer club on a U22 Initiative contract that runs through the 2029-30 season, with an option for an additional year.

The transfer is reported to be worth about $5.2 million. That figure would make Job’s move the biggest transfer involving a player leaving the Norwegian lower leagues. It also places the Nigerian among the more significant young-player investments made by FC Dallas, who have committed to a long-term contract rather than a short initial deal.

Job arrives in the United States after an outstanding spell with Kongsvinger. He made 20 appearances for the club and established himself as a direct attacking threat from the wing. His output included a substantial contribution in both goals and assists, helping him attract attention beyond Norway despite playing outside the country’s top division.

His performances also prompted interest from clubs across Europe, according to FC Dallas chief soccer officer Andre Zanotta. The club ultimately moved to secure the player’s services, giving Job a clear route to continue his development in MLS while joining a team that identified his attacking qualities as an immediate asset.

“Daniel is a promising young winger who has excelled in Norway and generated a lot of interest from clubs across Europe,” Zanotta said on the club’s official website. “We believe he has a lot of upside and the qualities to continue developing at FC Dallas, and we’re excited to have him here.”

Zanotta specifically highlighted Job’s speed and his ability to attack defenders. Those qualities were central to the decision to recruit him. FC Dallas described the signing as a way to add another dynamic option in the final third and bring a different element to their attack, rather than simply adding depth to the squad.

The move represents a significant change in level for Job. He has gone from Kongsvinger’s campaign in Norway’s second tier to the MLS, with the length of his contract giving him time to adapt to a new country, league and style of football. The U22 structure also underlines FC Dallas’s intention to develop him as a young player rather than treat the transfer as a short-term addition.

For Nigerian football, the deal gives another young attacking player a prominent overseas platform. Job will now compete for a place in an FC Dallas forward line built around speed and one-on-one ability. His next task is to turn the promise shown at Kongsvinger into consistent production in MLS and establish himself as an important attacking option for the Texas club.