David Uyoyo Odogu (born 3 June 2006) is a German footballer who plays as a defender for Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg. He is a German youth international.[2]
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| Full name | David Uyoyo Odogu | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 3 June 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team | VfL Wolfsburg | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 47 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| –2019 | Steglitzer SC Südwest | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | Union Berlin | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020– | VfL Wolfsburg | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023– | VfL Wolfsburg | 0 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022– | Germany U17 | 12 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15, 1 January 2024 (UTC) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Career
editOdogu was in the youth system of Steglitzer SC Südwest, before spending a season with Union Berlin. He joined VfL Wolfsburg in 2020.[3][4] In December 2022, he signed a new contract with Wolfsburg.[5] In January 2023, he attended mid-season training camp with the Wolfsburg first-team squad.[6] He finished runner-up with Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga youth-league at the end of the 2022-23 season.[7]
International career
editA Germany youth international,[8] Odogu featured for the Germany side that won the finals of the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship in Hungary, and the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia.[9][10][11]
Style of play
editOdogu is described as a tall defender, capable of playing on the right or left side of central defence.[12] Combining physical strength, with speed and a good tackling ability he has been compared to German international defender Antonio Rüdiger.[13]
Personal life
editBorn in Germany, Odogu has Nigerian heritage through his father.[14][15] His parents and his sister attended the U17 European Championship final in which he played. While he was away he continued with his education, and even sat exams in History and Georgraphy during the tournament.[16]
Honours
editGermany U17
References
edit- ^ "David Odogu". Bundesliga. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "D.Odogu". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ Baingo, Andreas (12 June 2023). "There is a touch of the Iron Men from Köpenick in David Odog". Berliner-Zeiting. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "David Odogu: Zwischen Schulbank und Profi-Traum". Braunsxhweiger-Zeitung. 7 April 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "Talented German-Nigerian defender extends Wolfsburg contract". Allnigeriasoccer.com. 22 December 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
- ^ Smuda, Yannick (8 January 2023). "Fairytale story included: Five exciting talents on the watchlist". sky.de. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "Match winner Cherny: "An awesome feeling"". Kicker.de. 16 April 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ Mau, Daniel (21 November 2023). "VfL talent Odogu's World Cup adventure in Indonesia continues". Braunschweiger-Zeitung.de. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "Osawe sees red, Odogu puts in solid shift as Germany lift Fifa U17 World Cup for the first time". All Nigeria Soccer. 2 December 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "Odogu - "There is an incredible mentality in the team"". Sportschau. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "'Greatest success of our careers for me and the team' - Germany CB Odogu ahead of U17 World Cup final". All Nigeria Soccer. 2 December 2023.
- ^ Omachonu, Kelvin. "Eligible for Nigeria's Super Eagles, but soaring elsewhere: Meet Germany's World Cup star David Odogu". Soccernet.ng. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ Krause, Markus (1 January 2024). ""The next Antonio Rüdiger": Chelsea is courting German U17 talent". Fussballeck. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ Akawor, zuchukwu (29 November 2023). "Winners Osakwe and David Odogu: Nigeria-eligble stars help Germany reach U17WC fina". Pulsesports.ng. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "VfL top talent Odogu: The son of a pianist is living the professional dream in Wolfsburg". Waz. 31 March 2003. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "World champion Odogu: "Strangers clapped for me on the train". Kicker.de. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
- ^ "Germany take title with shoot-out win over France". UEFA. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ "Germany win FIFA U-17 World Cup after shootout drama". FIFA.com. 2 December 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2024.