Raphael Chukwu: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Raphael Chukwu: profile

Raphael Chukwu (born 22 July 1975 in Aba, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.

Chukwu started out at Enyimba International F.C. in 1992. He played for 6 clubs in 4 countries between 1992 and 2004. The busiest spell of his career was at Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (1996–1999): 85 appearances and 46 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 177 appearances and 84 goals.

At international level, Chukwu represented Nigeria (1995–2001), earning 10 caps and scoring 3 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Cameroon on 13 February 2000 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Aba has produced 33 footballers in our database, including Kalu Uche, Ikechukwu Uche and Samuel Kalu.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1995 (aged about 20)
First international goal: 2000 – aged 24 (match)
Club career: 1992–2004 (13 seasons)
Countries played in: 4: Nigeria, South Africa, Italy and Turkey
Club goals per game: 0.47 (84 in 177)
Height: 190 cm — taller than 90% of Nigerian internationals on record
Latest move: Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (2004)
Shares a birthday with: Yankuba Minteh, Aubrey Modiba and Djamel Menad (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1992–1993	Enyimba International F.C.	Nigeria Premier Football League	–	–
1993–1995	Udoji United F.C.	Nigeria Premier Football League	–	–
1995–1996	Shooting Stars SC	Nigeria Premier Football League	31	21
1996–1999	Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.	Premier Soccer League	85	46
1999–2004	SSC Bari	Serie B	16	1
2000–2001	Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.	Premier Soccer League	30	12
2003–2004	Çaykur Rizespor	Süper Lig	11	4
2004	Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.	Premier Soccer League	4	0
	Total		177	84

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1995–2001	Nigeria	Senior	10	3

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	13 Feb 2000	Nigeria 2–2 Cameroon	45	Africa Cup of Nations

*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 Raphael Chukwu?

Raphael Chukwu was born on 22 July 1975, which makes him 51 years old.

Where was Raphael Chukwu born?

Raphael Chukwu was born in Aba, Nigeria.

Which national team does Raphael Chukwu play for?

Raphael Chukwu played international football for Nigeria. He has 10 caps and 3 goals on record.

Which clubs has Raphael Chukwu played for?

Raphael Chukwu's recorded clubs are Enyimba International F.C., Udoji United F.C., Shooting Stars SC, Mamelodi Sundowns F.C., SSC Bari and Çaykur Rizespor.

How tall is Raphael Chukwu?

Raphael Chukwu is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.

What position does Raphael Chukwu play?

Raphael Chukwu played as a forward.