Uche Kalu
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Forward
Uche Kalu: profile
Uche Kalu (born 16 May 1986 in Aba, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Kalu made the step into senior football with Bussdor United F.C. in 2006. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2006. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Tobol (2015): 22 appearances and 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 75 appearances and 27 goals.
At international level, Kalu represented Nigeria (2012–present).
Aba has produced 33 footballers in our database, including Kalu Uche, Ikechukwu Uche and Samuel Kalu.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 26)
- Countries played in
- 3: Nigeria, Turkey and Kazakhstan
- Club goals per game
- 0.36 (27 in 75)
- Height
- 188 cm — taller than 84% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Adanaspor (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Halimatu Ayinde, Amido Baldé and Gueïda Fofana (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | Bussdor United F.C. |
Nigeria Amateur League Division Two | 10 | 7 |
| 2007–2013 | Enyimba International F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | 9 | 4 |
| 2012–2013 |  Çaykur Rizespor |
Süper Lig | 12 | 9 |
| 2013–2014 | Çaykur Rizespor |
Süper Lig | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | Adanaspor |
TFF First League | 14 | 2 |
| 2015 |  FC Tobol |
Kazakhstan Premier League | 22 | 5 |
| 2016– | Adanaspor |
TFF First League | – | – |
| Total | 75 | 27 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Uche Kalu?
Uche Kalu was born on 16 May 1986, which makes him 40 years old.
Where was Uche Kalu born?
Uche Kalu was born in Aba, Nigeria.
Which national team does Uche Kalu play for?
Uche Kalu played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Uche Kalu played for?
Uche Kalu's recorded clubs are Bussdor United F.C., Enyimba International F.C., Çaykur Rizespor, Adanaspor and FC Tobol.
How tall is Uche Kalu?
Uche Kalu is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Uche Kalu play?
Uche Kalu played as a forward.
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