Glory Ogbonna: profile
Glory Ogbonna (born 25 December 1998 in Abia State, Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a defender for Beşiktaş J.K. (women's football).
Ogbonna's senior club career began in 2019 at Edo Queens F.C.. She has played for 5 clubs in 4 countries since 2019. The busiest spell of her career was at Santa Teresa CD (2022): 14 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells she totals 36 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Ogbonna has represented Nigeria (women) (2019–present), earning 18 caps and scoring 1 goal. She also played for Nigeria at women's under-20 level.
Abia State has produced 4 footballers in our database, including Uchenna Kanu, Stanley Ibe and Joy Igbokwe.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2019 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 2019–present (8 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Nigeria, Sweden, Spain and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (1 in 36)
- Height
- 170 cm — taller than 15% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Beşiktaş J.K. (women's football) (2023)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ahmad ibn Billah, Emmanuel Amunike and Ogenyi Onazi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2021 |  Edo Queens F.C. |
– | – | |
| 2021 |  Umeå IK |
Damallsvenskan | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 |  Santa Teresa CD |
Liga F | 14 | 0 |
| 2022–2023 |  ALG Spor |
Turkish Women's First Football League | 6 | 1 |
| 2023– | Beşiktaş J.K. (women's football) |
Turkish Women's First Football League | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2018 | Nigeria U20 (women) |
Women's under-20 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019– | Nigeria (women) |
Senior women's | 18 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Glory Ogbonna?
Glory Ogbonna was born on 25 December 1998, which makes her 27 years old.
Where was Glory Ogbonna born?
Glory Ogbonna was born in Abia State, Nigeria.
Which national team does Glory Ogbonna play for?
Glory Ogbonna plays international football for Nigeria (women). She has 18 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Glory Ogbonna played for?
Glory Ogbonna's recorded clubs are Edo Queens F.C., Umeå IK, Santa Teresa CD, ALG Spor and Beşiktaş J.K. (women's football).
What team does Glory Ogbonna play for now?
According to the latest data, Glory Ogbonna plays for Beşiktaş J.K. (women's football).
How tall is Glory Ogbonna?
Glory Ogbonna is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Glory Ogbonna play?
Glory Ogbonna plays as a defender.
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