Chiedozie Ogbene
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Chiedozie Ogbene[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 1 May 1997||
Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Rotherham United | ||
Number | 11 | ||
Youth career | |||
Tramore Athletic | |||
College Corinthians | |||
Kilreen Celtic | |||
Everton | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2016 | Cork City | 9 | (3) |
2017 | Limerick | 32 | (8) |
2018–2019 | Brentford | 6 | (0) |
2018–2019 | → Exeter City (loan) | 14 | (0) |
2019– | Rotherham United | 74 | (4) |
National team‡ | |||
2021– | Republic of Ireland | 5 | (2) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:47, 19 March 2022 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21:49, 14 November 2021 (UTC) |
Chiedozie Ogbene (born 1 May 1997) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Rotherham United. Born in Nigeria, he represents the Republic of Ireland national team through residence, having moved with his family to his adopted country aged 8.
He began his career in Ireland with Cork City and Limerick, before transferring to Brentford in 2018. After a loan spell with Exeter City he moved to Rotherham United in 2019.
Early and personal life[]
Born in Lagos, Nigeria,[2] Ogbene moved with his family (including two brothers and two sisters) to Ireland in 2005,[3][4] after his father got a job in the country,[5] rejecting an offer of a job in Florida in the process.[6] He grew up in the Grange area of Cork.[7] He attended Bunscoil Chríost Rí.[4] He is a supporter of Liverpool.[4]
Club career[]
Ogbene played Gaelic football for Nemo Rangers and association football for Munster Senior League clubs Tramore Athletic, College Corinthians, Kilreen Celtic and Everton.[3][4] He scored 1–2 and was awarded man of the match in an under-21 final for Nemo Rangers in 2015, his last appearance for the club.[8]
He signed for Cork City in August 2015.[4] He won the Enda McGuill Cup with their under-19 youth team, and the 2016 FAI Cup with their senior team.[4]
He signed for fellow League of Ireland club Limerick in January 2017.[9] He was nominated three times for the League of Ireland Player of the Month award.[10]
In November 2017 he was linked with a transfer to English club Aston Villa.[11]
On 30 January 2018, Ogbene signed for English club Brentford on a three-and-a-half year contract for an undisclosed fee.[12] He made his league debut on 10 April 2018, making one further appearance that season.[13] He moved on loan to Exeter City in August 2018.[14]
On 29 August 2019, Ogbene joined League One club Rotherham United for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year contract.[15][16] In 2019–20, he played a central role in Rotherham's promotion-winning season, being described by manager Paul Warne as "unplayable" after he helped Rotherham beat Bristol Rovers by 3–0.[7] He was injured between October 2020 and April 2021.[17]
International career[]
He was eligible to represent both Republic of Ireland and Nigeria at international level.[4] In July 2020, Ogbene approached Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny to declare his wish to play for the national team.[7] On 24 May 2021, Ogbene received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad for the summer friendlies against Andorra and Hungary.[18][19][20] He said he hoped to be a role model for other Irish players from a similar background.[21] He made his debut on 8 June 2021 against Hungary, becoming the first African-born player to represent the Republic of Ireland.[22] The Irish players had been booed by Hungarian fans prior to kick-off for taking the knee in a symbolic gesture against racism in the sport, which Ogbene asked UEFA to investigate.[23]
Ogbene scored his first international goal on 9 October 2021 in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan with a 90th minute header in a 3–0 win at Baku Olympic Stadium.[24]
Career statistics[]
Club[]
- As of 19 March 2022
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Cork City | 2015[2] | LOI Premier Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2016[2] | LOI Premier Division | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | |
Total | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | ||
Limerick | 2017[2] | LOI Premier Division | 32 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 8 |
Brentford | 2017–18[13] | EFL Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
2018–19[25] | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
Total | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
Exeter City (loan) | 2018–19[25] | EFL League Two | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Rotherham United | 2019–20[26] | EFL League One | 25 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 29 | 1 |
2020–21[27] | EFL Championship | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
2021–22[28] | EFL League One | 38 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 45 | 3 | |
Total | 74 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 86 | 4 | ||
Career total | 134 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 156 | 15 |
- ^ a b c Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.
International[]
- As of match played 14 November 2021
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Republic of Ireland | 2021 | 5 | 2 |
Total | 5 | 2 |
- Scores and results list the Republic of Ireland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ogbene goal.
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 9 October 2021 | Bakı Olimpiya Stadionu, Baku, Azerbaijan | ![]() |
3–0 | 3–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification[24] |
2 | 14 November 2021 | Stade de Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg | ![]() |
2–0 | 3–0 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Honours[]
Cork City
Rotherham United
- League 1 runner-up: 2019–20[2]
References[]
- ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2018: Brentford" (PDF). English Football League. p. 8. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g Chiedozie Ogbene at Soccerway. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ a b "'I had to pick between soccer and Gaelic football but this is the dream' - Chiedozie Ogbene". The 42. 27 December 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "TEN THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT CHIEDOZIE OGBENE". Brentford F.C. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Africa-born Ogbene on his 'different journey' to Republic of Ireland squad" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Rising Ireland star Chiedozie Ogbene grateful father chose Cork over Florida". Largs and Millport Weekly News.
- ^ a b c "FAI begin eligibility process after Ogbene expresses desire to represent Ireland". The 42. 8 July 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
- ^ "'Incredibly proud day for the club'". Hogan Stand. 9 June 2021.
- ^ Ryan Kelly (19 January 2017). "Chiedozie Ogbene leaves Cork City for Limerick". Goal.com. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ Colm Kinsella (2 November 2017). "Limerick FC winger Chiedozie Ogbene nominated for Player of Month award". Limerick Leader. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ John Fallon and Liam Mackey (30 November 2017). "Aston Villa targeting talented Chiedozie Ogbene". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Chiedozie Ogbene: Brentford sign forward from Irish side Limerick". BBC Sport. 30 January 2018. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Games played by Chiedozie Ogbene in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Chiedozie Ogbene: Exeter City sign Brentford winger on loan until January". BBC Sport. 21 August 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
- ^ "SIGNING Millers land winger from Brentford". Rotherham United F.C. 29 August 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
- ^ "Chiedozie Ogbene: Rotherham United sign Brentford winger". BBC Sport. 29 August 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ Slattery, Joel (28 April 2021). "Chiedozie Ogbene determined to make his mark on Championship after injury nightmare". Irish Examiner.
- ^ "Chiedozie Ogbene - Rotherham United winger eager to be unleashed for Republic of Ireland". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk.
- ^ "Meet Chiedozie Ogbene, the explosive winger who's been called into the Ireland squad". Extra.ie. 24 May 2021.
- ^ Fallon, John (30 May 2021). "Chiedozie Ogbene: 'I am Nigerian by birth but grew up in Cork, so see myself as an Irishman'". Irish Examiner.
- ^ "Chiedozie Ogbene is blazing a trail with Republic". independent.
- ^ "Goalkeepers save Republic in Hungary" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Ogbene calls for Uefa action over booing" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ a b "Chiedozie Ogbene reflects on 'special night' after Republic end wait for a win". The Independent. 10 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by Chiedozie Ogbene in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
- ^ "Games played by Chiedozie Ogbene in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 February 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Chiedozie Ogbene in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Chiedozie Ogbene in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- 1997 births
- Living people
- Association football wingers
- Black Irish sportspeople
- Expatriate footballers in England
- Gaelic footballers who switched code
- Irish expatriate sportspeople in England
- Irish people of Nigerian descent
- Irish sportspeople of African descent
- European sportspeople of Nigerian descent
- Nemo Rangers Gaelic footballers
- Nigerian emigrants to Ireland
- Nigerian footballers
- Republic of Ireland association footballers
- Republic of Ireland expatriate association footballers
- Republic of Ireland international footballers
- League of Ireland players
- English Football League players
- Tramore Athletic F.C. players
- College Corinthians A.F.C. players
- Cork City F.C. players
- Limerick F.C. players
- Brentford F.C. players
- Exeter City F.C. players
- Rotherham United F.C. players