Kelechi Iheanacho
Nigerian association football player
Nigeria
Forward
Kelechi Iheanacho: profile
Kelechi Iheanacho (born 3 October 1996 in Owerri, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Iheanacho started out at Málaga in 2013. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries since 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at Málaga (2013): 7 appearances and 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 9 appearances and 8 goals.
Owerri has produced 31 footballers in our database, including Nwankwo Kanu, Paul Onuachu and Uche Okafor.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 |  Málaga |
7 | 8 | |
| 2015 | Málaga |
2 | 0 | |
| 2015– |  Manchester City F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| — | Leicester City F.C. |
EFL League One | – | – |
| Total | 9 | 8 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International goals (7)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 Oct 2016 | Zambia 1–2 Nigeria | 43 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 1 Sep 2017 | Nigeria 4–0 Cameroon | 76 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 3 Sep 2021 | Nigeria 2–0 Liberia | 22 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 3 Sep 2021 | Nigeria 2–0 Liberia | 44 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 11 Jan 2022 | Nigeria 1–0 Egypt | 30 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 19 Nov 2023 | Zimbabwe 1–1 Nigeria | 67 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 6 Oct 2026 | Russia 3–3 Nigeria | 10 | International Friendly |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Kelechi Iheanacho?
Kelechi Iheanacho was born on 3 October 1996, which makes him 30 years old.
Where was Kelechi Iheanacho born?
Kelechi Iheanacho was born in Owerri, Nigeria.
Which clubs has Kelechi Iheanacho played for?
Kelechi Iheanacho's recorded clubs are Málaga, Manchester City F.C. and Leicester City F.C..
How tall is Kelechi Iheanacho?
Kelechi Iheanacho is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Kelechi Iheanacho play?
Kelechi Iheanacho played as a forward.
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