Michael Elechi

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Michael Elechi
Personal information
Full name Chickanele Michael Elechi[1]
Date of birth (2001-10-10) 10 October 2001 (age 20)
Place of birth Westminster, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
Salisbury
(on loan from Oxford United)
Youth career
2016–2018 Manchester United
2018–2020 Oxford United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Oxford United 0 (0)
2020Gosport Borough (loan) 4 (0)
2021Oxford City (loan) 2 (0)
2021Chippenham Town (loan) 3 (0)
2021–Salisbury (loan) 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 07:31, 15 December 2021

Chickanele Michael Elechi (born 10 October 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Salisbury, on loan from EFL League One club Oxford United.

Career[]

Born in Westminster,[2] Elechi started his youth career at Manchester United, joining their academy in 2016, but was released in 2018.[3] He subsequently joined Oxford United and signed his first professional contract with them in December 2018, lasting until summer 2021.[3]

On 1 February 2020, Elechi joined Southern League Premier Division South side Gosport Borough on a one-month loan deal.[4] On 3 March 2020, the loan spell was extended by a further month.[5]

He made his debut for Oxford United on 6 October 2020 in a 1–1 EFL Trophy draw with Bristol Rovers, in which Oxford won the resultant penalty shoot-out.[6]

On 5 February 2021, Elechi joined National League South side Oxford City on a one-month loan, with an option to extend to the end of the season.[7] He made 2 league appearances on loan at Oxford City, before the Coronavirus pandemic curtailed the season.[2] On 9 September 2021, Elechi returned to the National League South, joining Chippenham Town on an initial one-month loan.[8] In November of the same year he was loaned to Southern League Premier Division South side Salisbury for a month.[9] On 14 December 2021, his loan spell at Salisbury was extended by a further month.[10]

Personal life[]

Born in England, Elechi is of Nigerian descent.[11]

References[]

  1. ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 23rd June 2020: Oxford United" (PDF). 23 June 2020. p. 44. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Michael Elechi at Soccerway. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  3. ^ a b Pritchard, David (10 December 2018). "Oxford United agree first professional contract with Michael Elechi". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Youngsters join Gosport on loan". Oxford United F.C. 1 February 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Duo extend loans at Gosport Borough". Oxford United F.C. 3 March 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  6. ^ Roberts, James (6 October 2020). "Oxford United win bonus point in Bristol Rovers shoot-out". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  7. ^ "Oxford City sign Oxford United's Elechi on loan". nonleaguedaily.com. 5 February 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Michael Elechi Joins Chippenham On Loan". Oxford United F.C. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
  9. ^ "Michael Elechi Loan". Oxford United F.C. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  10. ^ "Elechi and Chambers-Parillon loans extended". Oxford United F.C. 14 December 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  11. ^ "Manchester United Release Promising Nigerian Defender:: All Nigeria Soccer - The Complete Nigerian Football Portal". www.allnigeriasoccer.com.

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