Lukas Nmecha
Personal information | ||||||||||||||||
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Full name | Lukas Nmecha[1] | |||||||||||||||
Date of birth | [2] | 14 December 1998|||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Hamburg, Germany | |||||||||||||||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[2] | |||||||||||||||
Position(s) | Forward, winger | |||||||||||||||
Club information | ||||||||||||||||
Current team | VfL Wolfsburg | |||||||||||||||
Number | 10 | |||||||||||||||
Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
2007–2017 | Manchester City | |||||||||||||||
Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
2017–2021 | Manchester City | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||
2018–2019 | → Preston North End (loan) | 41 | (3) | |||||||||||||
2019–2020 | → VfL Wolfsburg (loan) | 6 | (0) | |||||||||||||
2020 | → Middlesbrough (loan) | 11 | (0) | |||||||||||||
2020–2021 | → Anderlecht (loan) | 37 | (18) | |||||||||||||
2021– | VfL Wolfsburg | 17 | (6) | |||||||||||||
National team‡ | ||||||||||||||||
2013 | England U16 | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||
2014–2015 | England U17 | 10 | (2) | |||||||||||||
2016 | England U18 | 4 | (2) | |||||||||||||
2016–2017 | England U19 | 11 | (3) | |||||||||||||
2018 | England U20 | 1 | (1) | |||||||||||||
2018 | England U21 | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||
2019–2021 | Germany U21 | 20 | (12) | |||||||||||||
2021– | Germany | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||
Honours
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:03, 12 March 2022 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 18:53, 14 November 2021 (UTC) |
Lukas Nmecha (born 14 December 1998) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg and the Germany national team.
Nmecha was born in Hamburg, Germany but relocated to England as a child with his family. He represented his birth country for the first time with the Germany U21 national team, despite being capped by England at the same level.
Club career[]
Manchester City[]
During a football tournament at his primary school team in Wythenshawe, he was scouted by Manchester City,[3] where he played for their youth ranks for over a decade, before making his debut on 19 December 2017 in the EFL Cup.[4] On his debut he scored the third penalty for Manchester City in their penalty shootout win over Leicester City.[5]
He made his Premier League debut on 29 April 2018, as a late substitute for Gabriel Jesus against West Ham United at the London Stadium.[6]
He was involved in several games during Manchester City's first team squad for the 2018–19 pre season tour in the U.S. to compete in the 2018 International Champions Cup.[7] He scored his first goal at first team level on 29 July 2018 in the pre season friendly against Bayern Munich in a 3–2 win.[8][9]
Preston North End (loan)[]
Nmecha was loaned to Preston North End for the 2018–19 season.[10]
VfL Wolfsburg (loan)[]
On 3 August 2019, Nmecha joined Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg on a season-long loan.[11]
Middlesbrough (loan)[]
Nmecha's loan was ended on 3 January 2020 and he joined Middlesbrough on loan.[12] His loan expired on 31 July 2020.
Anderlecht (loan)[]
On 21 August 2020, Nmecha joined former teammate Vincent Kompany's team Anderlecht on loan.[13] On 13 September 2020, he scored his first goal with Anderlecht in a 2–0 win over Cercle Brugge.[14] On 19 September, he scored a brace in a 4–2 win over Waasland-Beveren.[15] He ended the 2020–21 season scoring 18 goals in 37 matches.
Return to Wolfsburg[]
Nmecha re-joined VFL Wolfsburg in a permanent deal on 16 July 2021.[16] He scored the winning goal on his Bundesliga debut for the club, in a come-from-behind 2–1 victory over Hertha Berlin on 21 August.[17]
International career[]
Born in Hamburg to a German mother and a Nigerian father, but raised in England, Nmecha is eligible to play for Nigeria, Germany and England.[18]
England[]
In October 2014, Nmecha scored for the England Under-17 team in a qualifier against Macedonia.[19] Nmecha was included in the England under-19 squad for the 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.[20] He scored the only goal of the game in the semi-final against the Czech Republic[21] and also scored the winner in the final against Portugal.[22]
On 18 May 2018, Nmecha received a call up to the England U21 team by Manager Aidy Boothroyd, for the Toulon Tournament.[23] On 9 June 2018, Nmecha came on as a substitute in the 2018 Toulon Tournament final as England defeated Mexico to retain the title.[24] In November 2018, Nmecha scored for the England Under-20 team against Germany.[25]
Germany[]
In March 2019, Nmecha declared for Germany and was included in their U21 squad for the first time.[26] He made his debut as a 59th minute substitute during the 2–1 victory over England at Bournemouth on 26 March 2019.[27] On 6 June 2021, he scored the only goal in a 1–0 win over Portugal in the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Final,[28] and finished the competition as top scorer with four goals.[29]
He made his debut for the senior national team on 11 November 2021 in a World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein.[30]
Personal life[]
Nmecha is the older brother of fellow player Felix Nmecha and Sarah Nmecha. He is of Igbo Nigerian descent. They were born in Germany before moving to England at a young age.[31]
Style of play[]
Nmecha's main position is as a centre forward, but he is also able to play as a winger on either side. He is known for being comfortable with both feet and for his first touch and finishing ability.[32] Nmecha described that he also likes to use his pace to run at defenders.[33]
Career statistics[]
Club[]
- As of match played 12 March 2022
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Manchester City | 2017–18[34] | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
Manchester City U23 | 2017–18[34] | — | — | — | — | 2[a] | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||||
Preston North End (loan) | 2018–19[35] | Championship | 41 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 44 | 4 | ||
VfL Wolfsburg (loan) | 2019–20[36] | Bundesliga | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 5[b] | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | ||
Middlesbrough (loan) | 2019–20[37] | Championship | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 0 | ||
Anderlecht (loan) | 2020–21[36] | Belgian Pro League | 37 | 18 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | 41 | 21 | |||
VfL Wolfsburg | 2021–22 | Bundesliga | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | — | 5[c] | 2 | — | 23 | 8 | ||
Career total | 114 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 138 | 35 |
- ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League
International[]
- As of match played 14 November 2021[38]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Germany | 2021 | 2 | 0 |
Total | 2 | 0 |
Honours[]
England U19
England U21
Germany U21
Individual
- UEFA European Under-21 Championship Team of The Tournament: 2021
References[]
- ^ "Updated squads for 2017/18 Premier League confirmed". Premier League. 2 February 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
- ^ a b "Profile". 11v11. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ Julian Wacker (5 April 2017). "Lukas Nmecha: eine Neun mit gehörig Pep(p)". talentkritiker.de (in German).
- ^ "Leicester v Manchester City: Match report". Manchester City Official. 19 December 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
- ^ Doyle, Paul (19 December 2017). "Leicester City 1–1 Manchester City (3–4 on pens): Carabao Cup quarter-final". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- ^ Fifield, Dominic (29 April 2018). "West Ham still not safe after emphatic win for Manchester City". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- ^ "US TOUR SQUAD CONFIRMED". Manchester City Official. 17 July 2018. Archived from the original on 30 July 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^ "NMECHA RELIEVED TO GET OFF THE MARK". Manchester City Official. 28 July 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Bayern Munich 2 Man City 3". Bayern Munich Official. 28 July 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^ "Lukas Nmecha joins Preston on loan". Manchester City FC. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Wolves attack bolstered by new recruit". VfL Wolfsburg. 3 August 2019. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
- ^ "Boro Complete Loan Deal For Lukas Nmecha". Middlesbrough F.C. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
- ^ "Who is Lukas Nmecha, the 21-year-old striker with barely three goals to his name? – Football news". News1. 21 August 2020.
- ^ "Manchester City loanee Nmecha scores while Tau impresses in Anderlecht victory". Goal.com. 13 September 2020.
- ^ "Tau in action as Anderlecht cruise to victory in six-goal thriller against Waasland-Beveren". Goal.com. 19 September 2020.
- ^ "Nmecha returns to Wolves". VfL Wolfsburg. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "Lukas Nmecha fires Wolfsburg to victory over Hertha Berlin". Bundesliga. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ "Manchester City confirm striker is eligible to represent Nigeria". 9 May 2018.
- ^ "Lukas Nmecha helps U17s to battling win over Macedonia". The Football Association. 27 October 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
- ^ "Squad for U19 Euro". The Football Association. 26 June 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
- ^ "European Under-19 Championship: England beat Czech Republic to reach final". BBC Sport. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
- ^ a b "European Under-19 Championship: England beat Portugal in final". BBC Sport. 15 July 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
- ^ "England U21s head to Maurice Revello tournament in Toulon with a 20-man squad". The Football Association. 18 May 2018. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
- ^ "England win third straight Toulon Tournament title after victory over Mexico". BBC Sport. 9 June 2018. Retrieved 9 June 2018.
- ^ "England U20 2–0 Germany". The Football Association. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2019.
- ^ "Lukas Nmecha Called Up To Germany U21 Squad". Preston North End. 15 March 2019. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "England U21 1-2 Germany U21". DFB. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ^ "Germany 1–0 Portugal". UEFA. 6 June 2021.
- ^ "Germany beat Portugal to win European U21 Championship". Bundesliga. 6 June 2021.
- ^ "Germany v Liechtenstein game report". FIFA. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ "Who is Felix Nmecha? Man City youngster in profile after he's named on the bench vs Hoffenheim". Manchester Evening News. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Lukas Nmecha: Player Profile". Manchester City. 18 May 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Vincent Kompany is helping Man City prospect Lukas Nmecha take his game to the next level". Manchester City. 30 July 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ a b "Games played by Lukas Nmecha in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Lukas Nmecha in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ a b "L. Nmecha: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Lukas Nmecha in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ Lukas Nmecha at Soccerway. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "Final fightback takes England U21S to Toulon hat-trick with win over Mexico". The Football Association. 9 June 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
External links[]
- Lukas Nmecha at Soccerway
- England profile at The Football Association
- 1998 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Hamburg
- German footballers
- Germany under-21 international footballers
- Germany international footballers
- English footballers
- England youth international footballers
- England under-21 international footballers
- Association football forwards
- German sportspeople of Nigerian descent
- English people of Nigerian descent
- German emigrants to England
- Manchester City F.C. players
- Preston North End F.C. players
- VfL Wolfsburg players
- Middlesbrough F.C. players
- R.S.C. Anderlecht players
- Premier League players
- Bundesliga players
- English Football League players
- Belgian First Division A players
- German expatriate footballers
- English expatriate footballers
- German expatriates in Belgium
- English expatriates in Belgium
- Expatriate footballers in Belgium
- English people of German descent