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Iké Ugbo
Ugbo with Troyes in 2022
Personal information
Full name Iké Dominique Ugbo[1]
Date of birth (1998-09-21) 21 September 1998 (age 27)[2]
Place of birth Lewisham, London, England
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[2]
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
 Apollon Limassol
(on loan from Sheffield Wednesday)
Number 99
Youth career
Brampton East SC
Woodbridge Strikers
2008–2017 Chelsea
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2021 Chelsea 0 (0)
2017–2018 → Barnsley (loan) 16 (1)
2018 → Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 15 (2)
2018–2019 → Scunthorpe United (loan) 15 (1)
2019–2020 → Roda JC (loan) 28 (13)
2020–2021 → Cercle Brugge (loan) 32 (16)
2021–2022 Genk 18 (3)
2022 → Troyes (loan) 14 (5)
2022–2024 Troyes 25 (2)
2023–2024 → Cardiff City (loan) 20 (4)
2024 → Sheffield Wednesday (loan) 18 (7)
2024– Sheffield Wednesday 55 (0)
2026– → Apollon Limassol (loan) 0 (0)
International career‡
2014–2015 England U17 15 (5)
2017 England U20 5 (2)
2021– Canada 9 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 08:01, 12 August 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 23 March 2024

Iké Dominique Ugbo (born 21 September 1998) is a professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Apollon Limassol, on loan from EFL League One club Sheffield Wednesday. Born in England, he represents the Canada national team.

Ugbo spent much of his childhood in Canada and played youth soccer there before returning to England, where he played with the youth team of Chelsea. He had loan spells at Barnsley, Milton Keynes Dons, Scunthorpe United, Roda JC and Cercle Brugge, before signing for Genk in 2021.

He represented England at under-17 and under-20 youth levels, before making his senior international debut for Canada in 2021.

Early life

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Ugbo was born in Lewisham, London, England,[2] to Nigerian parents.[3] He moved to Canada with his family when he was four, settling in Brampton, Ontario.[4] In Canada, he played youth soccer with Brampton East SC and Woodbridge Strikers,[5] winning an international under-10 tournament at Disney in 2008 with the latter.[6]

Upon his return to England, Ugbo joined the Chelsea Academy at under-10 level.[7] He won the UEFA Youth League with Chelsea in 2014–15 and 2015–16.[5]

Club career

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Chelsea

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In 2015, Ugbo signed his first professional contract with Chelsea, but continued to play for the U17 through U23 sides.[7] On 17 July 2017, Ugbo signed a season-long loan deal with Barnsley.[8] On 5 August, Ugbo made his debut off the bench against Bristol City, which resulted in a 3–1 loss.[9] He scored his first professional goal on 26 August against Sunderland.[10] On 3 January 2018, Ugbo's loan spell with Barnsley was terminated, following a lack of game time.[11]

The next day, Ugbo joined League One club Milton Keynes Dons on loan for the remainder of the 2017–18 season.[12] On 6 January 2018, Ugbo made his debut for the club, featuring in a 1–0 third round FA Cup away victory over Queens Park Rangers.[9]

Ugbo joined Scunthorpe United on loan in August 2018, alongside Jak Alnwick.[13]

In August 2019, it was announced the striker would head to the Netherlands to spend the season on loan at Roda JC in the Dutch second tier.[14]

On 18 August 2020, Ugbo went to Belgian club Cercle Brugge on loan.[15][16]

Genk

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In August 2021, Ugbo signed a permanent deal with Belgian club Genk.[17][18] He made his first competitive appearance on 29 August against Anderlecht as a late substitute for Paul Onuachu and scored on his debut, netting the game winner in a 1–0 victory.[19]

Troyes

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In January 2022, Ugbo joined Troyes of Ligue 1 on loan.[20] He made his debut for Troyes on 13 February, playing the full 90 in a 5–1 defeat to Brest.[21] In Ugbo's third game for Troyes against Rennes on 20 February, he scored his first goal.[22] In August 2022, Troyes announced they had reached a deal with Genk over the permanent transfer of Ugbo, signing him on a four-year deal until 2026.[23]

In July 2023, Ugbo joined Championship club Cardiff City on a season-long loan deal.[24] The next month on 6 August, Ugbo made his debut for Cardiff against Leeds United and had a goal and an assist in an eventual 2–2 draw at Elland Road.[25]

Sheffield Wednesday

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On 11 January 2024, Ugbo was recalled from Cardiff City and sent on loan to Championship rivals Sheffield Wednesday.[26][27] He made his debut in a 2–1 defeat against Coventry City on 20 January, coming off the bench.[28] His first goals for the club came against Birmingham City on 9 February, scoring a brace.[29] After scoring five goals in five games in February 2024, he was nominated for the Championship Player of the Month.[30]

On 8 August 2024, Ugbo returned to Sheffield Wednesday after his loan spell the previous season, signing for an undisclosed fee.[31][32] He made his return in the EFL Cup against Hull City, coming on late to help his side win 2–1.[33] His first goal on his return was in the following round against Grimsby Town.[34] After not scoring for the rest of the season, he finally scored again at the start of the next season, in another EFL Cup tie against Bolton Wanderers on 13 August 2025.[35]

In August 2026 he moved on loan to Apollon Limassol.[36]

International career

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Ugbo was eligible to represent England (through birth), Canada (through youth residency), and Nigeria (through his parents).[37]

England

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Ugbo represented England at under-17 and under-20 level.[38] In June 2017, Ugbo represented England U20 at the 2017 Toulon Tournament, scoring the only goal in their 1–0 opening group stage match against Angola and converted a penalty kick in the shoot-out of the final against the Ivory Coast, helping his side win the title.[8][39]

Canada

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In September 2021, he announced that he had decided to change his international allegiance to Nigeria.[40][41] However, two months later on 4 November, he instead switched his international allegiance to Canada.[5][42] The next day he was called up to the team for that month's 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Costa Rica and Mexico.[43] He made his international debut for Canada in the match against Costa Rica on 12 November, appearing as an 83rd-minute substitute.[44] In November 2022, Ugbo was named to Canada's final squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.[45]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 11 August 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chelsea U23 2016–17 ———3[c]232
2018–19 ———2[c]121
Total ———5353
Chelsea 2017–18[9] Premier League 0000000000
2018–19[46] Premier League 0000000000
2019–20[47] Premier League 0000000000
2020–21[48] Premier League 0000000000
Total 0000000000
Barnsley (loan) 2017–18[9] Championship 161—20—181
Milton Keynes Dons (loan) 2017–18[9] League One 15220——172
Scunthorpe United (loan) 2018–19[46] League One 15110——161
Roda JC (loan) 2019–20[1] Eerste Divisie 281310——2913
Cercle Brugge (loan) 2020–21[1] Belgian Pro League 321621——3417
Genk 2021–22[1] Belgian Pro League 18322—5[d]1256
Troyes (loan) 2021–22[1] Ligue 1 14500——145
Troyes 2022–23[1] Ligue 1 24210——252
2023–24[1] Ligue 2 0000——00
Total 242100000252
Cardiff City (loan) 2023–24[49] Championship 2040020—224
Sheffield Wednesday (loan) 2023–24[49] Championship 18710——197
Sheffield Wednesday 2024–25[50] Championship 3401031—381
2025–26[51] Championship 2100031—241
2026–27[52] League One 000000—00
Total 550106200622
Apollon Limassol (loan) 2026–27[52] Cypriot First Division 0000—1[e]010
Career total 2565411310210428763
  1. ↑ Includes FA Cup, KNVB Cup, Belgian Cup, Coupe de France
  2. ↑ Includes EFL Cup
  3. 1 2 Appearances in EFL Trophy
  4. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  5. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Conference League

International

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As of match played 23 March 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Canada 202110
202270
202300
202410
Total90

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Iké Ugbo at Soccerway. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 "Profile". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  3. ↑ Christian Okpara (18 April 2016). "Does the English Premiership hold the key to Nigeria's revival?". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  4. ↑ Press, Canadian (11 January 2024). "Canadian international forward Ike Ugbo joins Sheffield Wednesday on loan". Sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 21 November 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 "Welcome to #CANMNT: Iké Ugbo joins Men's National Team Program". Canadian Soccer Association. 4 November 2021.
  6. ↑ "Strikers score big to win Disney tournament, meet Mickey Mouse". The Newmarket Era. 13 August 2008.
  7. 1 2 "Everything you need to know about Chelsea striker Ike Ugbo". Bristol Post. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  8. 1 2 "Ike Ugbo: Barnsley sign Chelsea striker on a season-long loan deal". BBC Sport. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 "Games played by Iké Ugbo in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  10. ↑ Emmanuel, Ifeanyi (27 August 2017). "Chelsea Loanee Ugbo Scores First Professional Goal For Barnsley". All Nigeria Soccer.
  11. ↑ "Two return from loans". Chelsea F.C. 3 January 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  12. ↑ "Ike Ugbo: Chelsea striker joins MK Dons on loan after Barnsley spell". BBC Sport. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
  13. ↑ "Jak Alnwick and Ike Ugbo: Scunthorpe sign Rangers goalkeeper and Chelsea striker". BBC Sport. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  14. ↑ "Ike Ugbo". Chelsea F.C.
  15. ↑ "Ugbo extends deal and heads to Belgium". Chelsea F.C. 18 August 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  16. ↑ "Aanvallende versterking: welkom Ike Ugbo!" (in Dutch). Cercle Brugge K.S.V. 18 August 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  17. ↑ "Chelsea Transfer News: Ike Ugo leaves Chelsea for Genk |". Chelsea F.C. 25 August 2021.
  18. ↑ Emms, Nick (25 August 2021). "Official: Ike Ugbo Completes Permanent Transfer to Genk". Sports Illustrated.
  19. ↑ Oludare, Shina (29 August 2021). "Ike Ugbo scores on Genk debut against Anderlecht". Sporting News.
  20. ↑ "Iké Ugbo rejoint L'ESTAC!" [Iké Ugbo joins ESTAC!] (in French). ES Troyes AC. 31 January 2022. Archived from the original on 27 November 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  21. ↑ Galindo, Peter (15 February 2022). "Canadians Abroad Roundup: Corbeanu remains dominant at MK Dons". Sportsnet.
  22. ↑ "RENNES-ESTAC : RÉACTIONS & RÉSUMÉ". 21 February 2022.[permanent dead link]
  23. ↑ "IKÉ UGBO DE RETOUR EN BLEU & BLANC !" (in French). ES Troyes AC. 4 August 2022. Archived from the original on 27 November 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  24. ↑ "Iké Ugbo is a Bluebird". Cardiff Cuty F.C. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  25. ↑ "Match Report - Leeds United 2–2 Cardiff City". Cardiff City F.C. 6 August 2023.
  26. ↑ "Ike Ugbo joins Owls on loan!". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. 11 January 2024.
  27. ↑ "Wednesday sign striker Ugbo after Cardiff recall". BBC Sport. 11 January 2024.
  28. ↑ "Sheaf double helps Coventry beat Wednesday". BBC Sport. 20 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  29. ↑ "Ugbo reacts to Birmingham brace". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. 9 February 2024.
  30. ↑ "Sky Bet Championship Manager and Player of the Month nominations". EFL. 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  31. ↑ "Iké Ugbo makes permanent Owls switch". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
  32. ↑ "Ike Ugbo: Sheffield Wednesday re-sign forward from Troyes". BBC Sport. 8 August 2024.
  33. ↑ "Hull 1-2 Wednesday". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. 14 August 2024.
  34. ↑ "Grimsby 1-5 Wednesday". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. 28 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  35. ↑ "Bolton Wanderers 3–3 Sheffield Wednesday". www.bbc.com. 13 August 2025. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
  36. ↑ "Ike Ugbo: Sheffield Wednesday forward sent on loan to Apollon Limassol". BBC Sport. 2 August 2026.
  37. ↑ Davidson, Neil (4 November 2021). "Former England youth international Ike Ugbo commits to Canada". CBC.
  38. ↑ "Profile". The Football Association. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
  39. ↑ "Getting to know you: Ike Ugbo". MK Dons. 4 January 2018.
  40. ↑ Akawor, Izuchukwu (4 November 2021). "Ex-Chelsea starlet Ike Ugbo dumps Nigeria's Super Eagles for Canada". Pulse Nigeria.
  41. ↑ Inyang, Ifreke (9 September 2021). "Why I chose Nigeria over England – Ike Ugbo". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria.
  42. ↑ Davidson, Neil (4 November 2021). "Former England youth international Ike Ugbo commits to Canada". CBC.
  43. ↑ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (5 November 2021). "CanMNT roster announced for WCQ games in Edmonton vs. Costa Rica, Mexico". Canadian Premier League.
  44. ↑ "Canada wins 1–0 over Costa Rica in World Cup qualifying match at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium". Global News. 12 November 2021.
  45. ↑ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (13 November 2022). "Canada announces 26-man squad for 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar". Canadian Premier League.
  46. 1 2 "Games played by Iké Ugbo in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  47. ↑ "Games played by Iké Ugbo in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
  48. ↑ "Games played by Iké Ugbo in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  49. 1 2 "Games played by Iké Ugbo in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  50. ↑ "Games played by Iké Ugbo in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  51. ↑ "Games played by Iké Ugbo in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  52. 1 2 "Games played by Iké Ugbo in 2026/2027". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
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