Nduka Ugbade
Nigerian footballer (born 1969)
Nigeria
Defender
Nduka Ugbade: profile
Nduka Ugbade (born 6 September 1969 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.
Ugbade's senior club career began in 1989 at El-Kanemi Warriors. He played for 6 clubs in 4 countries between 1989 and 2002. His most appearances came at CD Castellón (1989–1991), where he made 21 appearances and scored 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 35 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Ugbade represented Nigeria (1992–1994), earning 11 caps and scoring 1 goal. He also played for Nigeria at under-20 level.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1992 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 1989–2002 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Nigeria, Spain, Singapore and Malaysia
- Club goals per game
- 0.06 (2 in 35)
- Latest move
- Perak F.C. (1999)
- Shares a birthday with
- Joseph Yobo, Bertrand Traoré and Jacques Zoua (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | El-Kanemi Warriors |
Nigeria National League | – | – |
| 1989–1991 |  CD Castellón |
LaLiga 2 | 21 | 2 |
| 1991–1992 | Real Avilés CF |
Primera Federación | 14 | 0 |
| 1992–1993 | El-Kanemi Warriors |
Nigeria National League | – | – |
| 1994 | Calabar Rovers |
Nigeria National League | – | – |
| 1998–1999 |  Hougang United FC |
Singapore Premier League | – | – |
| 1999–2002 |  Perak F.C. |
Malaysia Super League | – | – |
| Total | 35 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992–1994 | Nigeria |
Senior | 11 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Nduka Ugbade?
Nduka Ugbade was born on 6 September 1969, which makes him 57 years old.
Where was Nduka Ugbade born?
Nduka Ugbade was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Nduka Ugbade play for?
Nduka Ugbade played international football for Nigeria. He has 11 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Nduka Ugbade played for?
Nduka Ugbade's recorded clubs are El-Kanemi Warriors, CD Castellón, Real Avilés CF, Calabar Rovers, Hougang United FC and Perak F.C..
What position does Nduka Ugbade play?
Nduka Ugbade played as a defender.
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