Derick Ogbu
Nigerian association football player
Nigeria
Forward
Derick Ogbu: profile
Derick Ogbu (born 19 March 1990 in Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Ogbu's senior club career began in 2010 at Umm Salal SC. He played for 5 clubs in 5 countries since 2010. His most appearances came at Oud-Heverlee Leuven (2011–2013), where he made 60 appearances and scored 18 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 135 appearances and 43 goals.
Nigeria has produced 383 footballers in our database, including Momodu Mutairu, Kingsley Madu and Kelechi Nwakali.
Key facts
- Countries played in
- 5: Qatar, Belgium, Romania, People's Republic of China and Japan
- Club goals per game
- 0.32 (43 in 135)
- Latest move
- Ventforet Kofu (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Hakim Ziyech, Kolo Touré and Papakouli Diop (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 |  Umm Salal SC |
Qatar Stars League | 8 | 3 |
| 2011–2013 |  Oud-Heverlee Leuven |
Belgian Pro League | 60 | 18 |
| 2013–2014 |  CFR Cluj |
Liga I | 25 | 6 |
| 2014–2015 |  Liaoning F.C. |
Chinese Super League | 42 | 16 |
| 2016– |  Ventforet Kofu |
J2 League | – | – |
| Total | 135 | 43 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Derick Ogbu?
Derick Ogbu was born on 19 March 1990, which makes him 36 years old.
Where was Derick Ogbu born?
Derick Ogbu was born in Nigeria.
Which clubs has Derick Ogbu played for?
Derick Ogbu's recorded clubs are Umm Salal SC, Oud-Heverlee Leuven, CFR Cluj, Liaoning F.C. and Ventforet Kofu.
How tall is Derick Ogbu?
Derick Ogbu is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Derick Ogbu play?
Derick Ogbu played as a forward.
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