Nigeria centre-forward Gabriel Jesus David has joined SKN St. Polten from Belgian club Royal Antwerp, adding a 19-year-old attacker to the Austrian 2. Liga side’s squad.
David’s move was completed on 1 September 2026, ending his time with Antwerp after just over a year at the club. He joined the Belgian side from PSF Academy on 1 July 2025, following an earlier loan spell at Antwerp during the second half of the 2024-25 season.
The forward initially moved to Antwerp on loan from PSF Academy on 3 February 2025. That arrangement ran until 30 June, before his transfer to the Belgian club was completed the following month.
David’s senior club career has therefore included spells in Belgium and Austria, with his latest switch taking him to the second tier of Austrian football. He is registered as a centre-forward and will wear number 45 for St. Polten.
The move follows a season in which David was part of Antwerp’s squad in the Jupiler Pro League. He did not make an appearance in the opening four possible league matches of the 2026-27 campaign before moving to St. Polten.
Born on 2 January 2007, David represents Nigeria and is yet to turn 20. His arrival gives St. Polten a forward who has developed through academy football and gained experience in two European leagues before making the switch to Austria.
David joined Antwerp after his initial loan, with the Belgian club paying €200,000 for the player’s registration. His market value was listed at €200,000 at the time of the move to St. Polten, although no transfer fee was stated for his departure from Antwerp.
Royal Antwerp competed in Belgium’s Jupiler Pro League, while St. Polten’s new signing will now play in Austria’s 2. Liga. The transfer represents the next stage of David’s club career after his progression from PSF Academy into senior football.
Gabriel Jesus David completed his move from Royal Antwerp to SKN St. Polten on 1 September 2026.