Michael Uchebo
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Forward
Michael Uchebo: profile
Michael Uchebo (born 27 September 1990 in Enugu, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Uchebo started out at Enugu Rangers in 2008. He played for 4 clubs in 4 countries between 2008 and 2014. His most appearances came at Cercle Brugge K.S.V. (2012–2014), where he made 62 appearances and scored 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 308 appearances and 52 goals.
At international level, Uchebo represented Nigeria (2014), earning 5 caps and scoring 1 goal. He also played for Nigeria at under-20 level.
Enugu has produced 41 footballers in our database, including Jay-Jay Okocha, Peter Utaka and John Utaka.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2014 (aged about 24)
- Club career
- 2008–2014 (7 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Nigeria, Netherlands, Belgium and Portugal
- Club goals per game
- 0.17 (52 in 308)
- Height
- 204 cm — taller than 100% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Boavista F.C. (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Frédéric Bulot, Maxwel Cornet and Uche Okechukwu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | Enugu Rangers |
Nigeria Premier Football League | 23 | 9 |
| 2009–2012 | Enugu Rangers |
Nigeria Premier Football League | 23 | 9 |
| 2010–2012 | VVV-Venlo | Eerste Divisie | 58 | 8 |
| 2012–2014 |  Cercle Brugge K.S.V. |
Belgian Pro League | 62 | 7 |
| 2012–2014 | VVV-Venlo | Eerste Divisie | 58 | 8 |
| 2014 |  Boavista F.C. |
Porto Football Association | 22 | 4 |
| 2014 | Cercle Brugge K.S.V. |
Belgian Pro League | 62 | 7 |
| Total | 308 | 52 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | 5 | 3 |
| 2014 | Nigeria |
Senior | 5 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Michael Uchebo?
Michael Uchebo was born on 27 September 1990, which makes him 36 years old.
Where was Michael Uchebo born?
Michael Uchebo was born in Enugu, Nigeria.
Which national team does Michael Uchebo play for?
Michael Uchebo played international football for Nigeria. He has 5 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Michael Uchebo played for?
Michael Uchebo's recorded clubs are Enugu Rangers, VVV-Venlo, Cercle Brugge K.S.V. and Boavista F.C..
How tall is Michael Uchebo?
Michael Uchebo is 204 cm (6 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Michael Uchebo play?
Michael Uchebo played as a forward.
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