Iké Ugbo
Iké Dominique Ugbo (born 21 September 1998) is a professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Troyes. Born in England, he represents the Canada national team.
| Ugbo in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Iké Dominique Ugbo[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 21 September 1998[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Lewisham, England | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Troyes | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Brampton East SC | |||
| Woodbridge Strikers | |||
| 2008–2017 | Chelsea | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2021 | Chelsea | 0 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | → Barnsley (loan) | 16 | (1) |
| 2018 | → Milton Keynes Dons (loan) | 15 | (2) |
| 2018–2019 | → Scunthorpe United (loan) | 15 | (1) |
| 2019–2020 | → Roda JC (loan) | 28 | (13) |
| 2020–2021 | → Cercle Brugge (loan) | 32 | (16) |
| 2021–2022 | Genk | 18 | (3) |
| 2022 | → Troyes (loan) | 14 | (5) |
| 2022– | Troyes | 13 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2014–2015 | England U17 | 15 | (5) |
| 2017 | England U20 | 5 | (2) |
| 2021– | Canada | 8 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 November 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 September 2022 | |||
Born in England, Ugbo grew up in Canada and played youth soccer there before returning to England, where he played with the youth team of Chelsea. He had loan spells at Barnsley, Milton Keynes Dons, Scunthorpe United, Roda JC and Cercle Brugge, before signing for Genk in 2021.
He represented England at under-17 and under-20 youth levels, before making his senior international debut for Canada in 2021.
Early life
Ugbo was born in Lewisham, Greater London,[2] to Nigerian parents.[3] He moved to Canada with his family when he was four or five.[4] In Canada, he played youth soccer with Brampton East SC and Woodbridge Strikers,[5] winning an international under-10 tournament at Disney in 2008 with the latter.[6]
Upon his return to the UK, he joined the Chelsea Academy at under-10 level.[7] He won the UEFA Youth League with Chelsea in 2014–15 and 2015–16.[5]
Club career
Chelsea
In 2015, he signed his first professional contract with Chelsea, but continued to play for the U17 through U23 sides.[7] On 17 July 2017, Ugbo signed a season-long loan deal with Barnsley.[8] On 5 August 2017, Ugbo made his debut off the bench against Bristol City which resulted in a 3–1 loss.[9] He scored his first professional goal on 26 August against Sunderland.[10] On 3 January 2018, Ugbo's loan spell with Barnsley was terminated, following a lack of game time.[11]
The next day, Ugbo joined League One club Milton Keynes Dons on loan for the remainder of the 2017–18 season.[12] On 6 January 2018, Ugbo made his debut for the club, featuring in a 1–0 third round FA Cup away victory over Queens Park Rangers.[9]
He joined Scunthorpe United on loan in August 2018, alongside Jak Alnwick.[13]
In August 2019, it was announced the striker would head to Holland to spend the season on loan at Roda JC in the Dutch second tier.[14]
On 18 August 2020, he went to Belgian club Cercle Brugge on loan.[15][16]
Genk
In August 2021, he signed a permanent deal with Belgian club Genk.[17][18] He made his first competitive appearance on 29 August against Anderlecht as a late substitute for Paul Onuachu and scored on his debut, netting the game-winner in a 1–0 victory.[19]
Troyes
In January 2022, Ugbo joined Troyes of Ligue 1 on loan.[20] He made his debut for Troyes on 13 February, playing the full 90 in a 5–1 defeat to Brest.[21] In Ugbo's third game for Troyes against Rennes on 20 February, he scored his first goal.[22] In August 2022 Troyes announced they had reached a deal with Genk over the permanent transfer of Ugbo, signing him on a four-year deal until 2026.[23]
International career
Ugbo was eligible to represent England (through birth), Canada (through youth residency), and Nigeria (through his parents).[24]
England
Ugbo has represented England at under-17 and under-20 level.[25] In June 2017, Ugbo represented England U20 at the 2017 Toulon Tournament, scoring the only goal in their 1–0 opening group stage match against Angola and converted a penalty kick in the shootout of the final against Ivory Coast, helping his side win the title.[8][26]
Canada
In September 2021, he announced that he had decided to change his international allegiance to Nigeria.[27][28] However, two months later on 4 November, he instead switched his international allegiance to Canada.[5][29] The next day he was called up to the team for that month's 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Costa Rica and Mexico.[30] He made his international debut for Canada in the match against Costa Rica on 12 November, appearing as an 83rd minute substitute.[31] In November 2022, Ugbo was named to Canada's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.[32]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 13 November 2022
| Club | Season | League | National Cup[a] | League Cup[b] | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chelsea | 2017–18[9] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018–19[33] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019–20[34] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020–21[35] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Barnsley (loan) | 2017–18[9] | Championship | 16 | 1 | — | 2 | 0 | — | 18 | 1 | ||
| Milton Keynes Dons (loan) | 2017–18[9] | League One | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 17 | 2 | ||
| Scunthorpe United (loan) | 2018–19[33] | League One | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 16 | 1 | ||
| Roda JC (loan) | 2019–20[1] | Eerste Divisie | 28 | 13 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 29 | 13 | ||
| Cercle Brugge (loan) | 2020–21[1] | Belgian First Division A | 32 | 16 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 34 | 17 | ||
| Genk | 2021–22[1] | Belgian First Division A | 18 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 5[c] | 1 | 25 | 6 | |
| Troyes (loan) | 2021–22[1] | Ligue 1 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 5 | ||
| Troyes | 2022–23[1] | Ligue 1 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 1 | ||
| Career total | 150 | 42 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 165 | 46 | ||
- ^ Includes FA Cup, KNVB Cup, and Belgian Cup
- ^ Includes EFL Cup
- ^ Appearances in the UEFA Europa League.
International
- As of match played 27 September 2022
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | |
| Total | 8 | 0 | |
References
- ^ a b c d e f Iké Ugbo at Soccerway. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ a b c "Profile". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ Christian Okpara (18 April 2016). "Does the English Premiership hold the key to Nigeria's revival?". Nigeria Guardian. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ Emmanuel, Ifeanyi (19 August 2020). "'I Have Just Been There Ever Since' – Ike Ugbo Reveals How He Ended Up At Chelsea". All Nigeria Soccer.
- ^ a b c "Welcome to #CANMNT: Iké Ugbo joins Men's National Team Program". Canadian Soccer Association. 4 November 2021.
- ^ "Strikers score big to win Disney tournament, meet Mickey Mouse". The Newmarket Era. 13 August 2008.
- ^ a b "Everything you need to know about Chelsea striker Ike Ugbo". Bristol Post. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ a b "Ike Ugbo: Barnsley sign Chelsea striker on a season-long loan deal". BBC Sport. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "Games played by Iké Ugbo in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
- ^ Emmanuel, Ifeanyi (27 August 2017). "Chelsea Loanee Ugbo Scores First Professional Goal For Barnsley". All Nigeria Soccer.
- ^ "Two return from loans". Chelsea F.C. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ "Ike Ugbo: Chelsea striker joins MK Dons on loan after Barnsley spell". BBC Sport. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- ^ "Jak Alnwick and Ike Ugbo: Scunthorpe sign Rangers goalkeeper and Chelsea striker". BBC Sport. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ "Ike Ugbo | Official Site | Chelsea Football Club". ChelseaFC.
- ^ "Ugbo extends deal and heads to Belgium". Chelsea F.C. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Aanvallende versterking: welkom Ike Ugbo!" (in Dutch). Cercle Brugge K.S.V. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Chelsea Transfer News: Ike Ugo leaves Chelsea for Genk | Official Site | Chelsea Football Club". ChelseaFC.
- ^ Emms, Nick. "Official: Ike Ugbo Completes Permanent Transfer to Genk". Sports Illustrated Chelsea FC News, Analysis and More.
- ^ Oludare, Shina (29 August 2021). "Ike Ugbo scores on Genk debut against Anderlecht". Sporting News.
- ^ "Iké Ugbo rejoint L'ESTAC!" [Iké Ugbo joins ESTAC!]. Troyes (in French). 31 January 2022.
- ^ Galindo, Peter (15 February 2022). "Canadians Abroad Roundup: Corbeanu remains dominant at MK Dons". Sportsnet.
- ^ "RENNES-ESTAC : RÉACTIONS & RÉSUMÉ". 21 February 2022.
- ^ "IKÉ UGBO DE RETOUR EN BLEU & BLANC !". 4 August 2022.
- ^ Davidson, Neil (4 November 2021). "Former England youth international Ike Ugbo commits to Canada". CBC.
- ^ "Profile". The Football Association. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
- ^ "Getting to know you: Ike Ugbo". MK Dons. 4 January 2018.
- ^ Akawor, Izuchukwu (4 November 2021). "Ex-Chelsea starlet Ike Ugbo dumps Nigeria's Super Eagles for Canada". Pulse Nigeria.
- ^ Inyang, Ifreke (9 September 2021). "Why I chose Nigeria over England – Ike Ugbo". Daily Post (Nigeria).
- ^ Davidson, Neil (4 November 2021). "Former England youth international Ike Ugbo commits to Canada". CBC.
- ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (5 November 2021). "CanMNT roster announced for WCQ games in Edmonton vs. Costa Rica, Mexico". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ "Canada wins 1–0 over Costa Rica in World Cup qualifying match at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium". Global News. 12 November 2021.
- ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (13 November 2022). "Canada announces 26-man squad for 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ a b "Games played by Iké Ugbo in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Iké Ugbo in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- ^ "Games played by Iké Ugbo in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
External links
- Iké Ugbo at the Canadian Soccer Association