Christy Ucheibe: profile
Christy Ucheibe (born 25 December 2000 in Kano, Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a midfielder for S.L. Benfica (women).
Ucheibe made the step into senior football with Nasarawa Amazons in 2018. She has played for 3 clubs in 3 countries since 2018. The busiest spell of her career was at S.L. Benfica (women) (2020–present): 48 appearances and 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells she totals 72 appearances and 5 goals.
At international level, Ucheibe has represented Nigeria (women) (2022–present), earning 13 caps and scoring 1 goal. She also played for Nigeria at women's under-17 and women's under-20 level.
Kano has produced 36 footballers in our database, including Sani Kaita, Dickson Etuhu and Henry Uche Agbo.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2022 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 2018–present (9 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Nigeria, Sweden and Portugal
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (5 in 72)
- Height
- 170 cm — taller than 15% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- S.L. Benfica (women) (2020)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ahmad ibn Billah, Emmanuel Amunike and Ogenyi Onazi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 |  Nasarawa Amazons |
Nigeria Women Premier League | – | – |
| 2019–2020 |  Assi IF |
Swedish Football Division 2 | 24 | 1 |
| 2020– |  S.L. Benfica (women) |
Campeonato Nacional de Futebol Feminino | 48 | 4 |
| Total | 72 | 5 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2018 | Nigeria U17 (women) |
Women's under-17 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018– | Nigeria U20 (women) |
Women's under-20 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022– | Nigeria (women) |
Senior women's | 13 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Christy Ucheibe?
Christy Ucheibe was born on 25 December 2000, which makes her 25 years old.
Where was Christy Ucheibe born?
Christy Ucheibe was born in Kano, Nigeria.
Which national team does Christy Ucheibe play for?
Christy Ucheibe plays international football for Nigeria (women). She has 13 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Christy Ucheibe played for?
Christy Ucheibe's recorded clubs are Nasarawa Amazons, Assi IF and S.L. Benfica (women).
What team does Christy Ucheibe play for now?
According to the latest data, Christy Ucheibe plays for S.L. Benfica (women).
How tall is Christy Ucheibe?
Christy Ucheibe is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Christy Ucheibe play?
Christy Ucheibe plays as a midfielder.
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