Charles Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi (born 5 August 2001) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Belgian Pro League club OH Leuven.
_81_(cropped2).jpg) Ikwuemesi with Vorwärts Steyr in 2021 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Charles Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi | ||
| Date of birth | 5 August 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Olive Charles Academy | |||
| 2020–2021 | Giant Brillars | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Giant Brillars | 0 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Vorwärts Steyr (loan) | 8 | (1) |
| 2022 | Krško | 11 | (4) |
| 2022–2023 | Celje | 32 | (10) |
| 2023–2024 | Salernitana | 25 | (1) |
| 2024– | OH Leuven | 12 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2020 | Nigeria U20 | 3 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 June 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 September 2023 | |||
Club career
editIkwuemesi is a youth product of the Nigerian clubs Olive Charles Academy and Giant Brillars.[1] He began his senior career on loan with the Austrian 2. Liga club Vorwärts Steyr on 31 August 2021.[2] On 31 December 2021, his loan with Vorwärts Steyr was terminated due to financial problems.[3] After a short return to Nigeria, he moved to the Slovenian Second League club Krško, where he scored 4 goals in 11 league appearances. On 2 July 2022, he signed with the Slovenian PrvaLiga side Celje on a 3 years contract.[4] On 18 August 2023, he transferred to the Italian Serie A club Salernitana on a contract until 2027.[5]
International career
editIkwuemesi is a youth international for Nigeria, having been called up to the Nigeria U20s in 2020 for the WAFU B Cup of Nations tournament.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ "The True Story Behind The Alleged 15 Million Naira Transfer Of Nigeria U20 Star Ikwuemesi To Giant Brila FC - OwnGoal Nigeria". 5 December 2020.
- ^ "ADMIRAL 2. Liga: Zwei neue Stürmer für Vorwärts Steyr". www.laola1.at.
- ^ "Admiral 2. Liga: Steyr trennt sich von Ikwuemesi und Demonjic". www.laola1.at.
- ^ "Confirmed deal : Former Flying Eagles striker inks three-year contract with Slovenian club:: All Nigeria Soccer - The Complete Nigerian Football Portal". www.allnigeriasoccer.com.
- ^ "Salernitana, preso a titolo definitivo l'attaccante Ikwuemesi: contratto fino al 2027". 18 August 2023.
- ^ "How Little Known Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi Became Nigeria U20 First Choice Striker Ahead Of Peter Olawale - OwnGoal Nigeria". 1 December 2020.
- ^ "5 Flying Eagles to shine at U20 AFCON qualifiers – Score Nigeria".
External links
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- Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi at the U.S. Salernitana 1919 website
- Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi at Soccerway
- Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi at BDFutbol