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Derik Osede Prieto (born 21 February 1993), known simply as Derik, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central defender for CD Numancia.
Club career
Real Madrid
Born in Madrid to a Nigerian father and a Spanish mother, Derik started playing organized football at the age of eight, joining local club DAV Santa Ana's youth ranks. He finished his development with 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 0–1 away loss against Córdoba CF in the Segunda División.
On 1 February 2014, Derik scored his first professional goal to open a 4–0 win over 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 win 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 victory against Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Cup.
On 24 May 2018, it was confirmed that Osede would leave the Macron Stadium on 30 June when his contract came to an end.
Numancia
Derik signed a two-year contract with Spanish second division side CD Numancia on 26 November 2018, after impressing on a trial basis. He did not debut until the following 12 January, when he played the whole of a 1–1 draw at CF Reus Deportiu.
Derik scored his first goal for the club from Soria on 18 September 2019, as they came from behind to draw 3–3 at Deportivo de La Coruña.
International career
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 win over Mexico in the last 16.
In June 2015, Derik stated he wished to switch international allegiance to Nigeria.
Club statistics
- As of 26 September 2015
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Real Madrid C | 2011–12 | 36 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 36 | 1 |
| 2012–13 | 15 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 15 | 0 | |
| Total | 51 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 51 | 1 | |
| Real Madrid Castilla | 2012–13 | 11 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 11 | 0 |
| 2013–14 | 18 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 18 | 1 | |
| 2014–15 | 22 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 22 | 0 | |
| Total | 51 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 51 | 1 | |
| Bolton Wanderers | 2015–16 | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 0 |
| Career total | 105 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 105 | 2 | |
Honours
Spain U19
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2012