Jennifer Echegini
Jennifer Onyi Echegini (born 22 March 2001) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Juventus and Nigeria women's national team.[3][4][5] She was born in the Netherlands and raised in London, England.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jennifer Onyi Echegini | ||
| Date of birth | 22 March 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Juventus Women | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| -2019 | Arsenal | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2021 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | 42 | (11) |
| 2022–2023 | Florida State Seminoles | 44 | (27) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022– | Nigeria | 9 | (1) |
| ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 August 2023.[2] | |||
College career edit
Echegini studied Management studies at Florida State University and played as midfielder for the Seminoles from 2022 through 2023.[6] In December 2023, she won the Honda Sport Award for women's football and the Most Valuable Player of the ACC Tournament, ACC Offensive Player of the Year, and named to the First Team All-American.[7]
Professional career edit
In January 2024, Echegini signed with Juventus on a multi-year contract through June 2026.[8]
International career edit
Echegini was a member of the Nigerian Super Falcons squad that reached the round of 16 in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
International goals edit
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 11 April 2023 | Marden Sports Complex, Alanya, Turkey | New Zealand | 2–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
References edit
- ^ a b "Onyi Echegini".
- ^ Jennifer Echegini at Global Sports Archive
- ^ Alao, Seyi (12 April 2023). "Randy Waldrum praise Jennifer Echegini after scoring maiden Super Falcons goal".
- ^ "Jennifer Echegini handed late call-up for Super Falcons friendlies vs Haiti and New Zealand". 31 March 2023.
- ^ "Onyi Echegini – Soccer". Mississippi State.
- ^ "Onyi Echegini - 2023-24 - Women's Soccer". Florida State University. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ Agberebi, James (4 January 2024). "Super Falcons Star Echegini Joins Juventus On Two-Year Deal". Complete Sports. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ Juventus.com. "JOE ECHEGINI JOINS JUVENTUS! - Juventus". Juventus.com. Retrieved 4 January 2024.