29-year-old left-back Jamilu Collins arrived in the Welsh capital on 20th May, 2022, becoming our fourth summer signing.

A 29-times capped Nigeria international, ‘JC’ began his career with HNK Rijeka in Croatia, with loan spells at fellow Croatian outfit NK Pomorac and Slovenian side NK Krka.

In 2017, Jamilu moved to German team SC Paderborn 07, and went on to make 137 appearances at the Benteler-Arena. JC helped Paderborn to promotion in 2019, featuring on 30 occasions in the Bundesliga during the 2019/20 campaign.

JC made his senior international debut in September 2018, and appeared four times for the Super Eagles during the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations.

After suffering a serious knee injury just weeks into his City career, Collins returned to the Bluebirds squad and featured regularly during the 2023/24 season, scoring his first goal for the club against Norwich City.