David Chukwudubem Okagbue (born 4 February 2004) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Walsall. He is a Republic of Ireland youth international.[3]
Career
Stoke City
Okagbue came over to Stoke City from Dublin in 2020. He had played for then Bohemians affiliate St. Kevin's Boys. Previous to that he had started his football life at Clonsilla Club, St. Mochta's FC for several years. He spent time on loan with Chester from February 2022.[4][5][6] In September 2022, he joined Oldham Athletic of the National League on loan.[7] On 1 September 2023, he joined Walsall of EFL League Two on a season-long loan.[8] Okabgue made 35 appearances and scored 1 goal in a 2-1 win over Accrington Stanley in 2023–24 as the Saddlers finished in 11th position.[9][10] He was offered a new contract in May 2024.[11]
Walsall
Okagbue joined Walsall on a permanent deal on 4 July 2024 after agreeing compensation with Stoke.[12][13]
International career
A former Republic of Ireland U19 international,[14] he made his debut for the side on 10 November 2021, against Montenegro U19.[15] In November 2024, he received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for their two friendlies against Sweden U21 in Marbella, Spain.[16]
Career statistics
- As of match played 13 March 2025[17]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Stoke City | 2022–23[18] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[9] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Chester (loan) | 2022–23[18] | National League North | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Oldham Athletic (loan) | 2023–24[9] | National League | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | |
| Walsall (loan) | 2023–24[9] | League Two | 30 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Walsall | 2024–25[19] | League Two | 36 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 43 | 2 |
| Total | 66 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 78 | 3 | ||
| Career total | 55 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 69 | 3 | ||
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
References
- ^ "EFL - Squad List 2023/24" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ https://int.soccerway.com/players/david-okagbue/669514/
- ^ "David Onagbue". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ Smith, Peter (1 September 2023). "Stoke City confirm defender exit on loan after impressing Alex Neil". Stoke Sentinel. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ Donnelly, David (1 February 2022). "Dublin teenager David Okagbue seals first senior loan to Chester from Stoke City". Dublinlive.ie. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Aidan (20 July 2022). "Bohemians to end partnership with St Kevin's Boys". Independent.ie. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ Smith, Peter. "Stoke City defender seals loan move to Oldham Athletic". Stoke Sentinel. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ "Walsall signings: Stoke defender David Okagbue & Wolves midfielder Harvey Griffiths join". BBC Sport. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Games played by David Okagbue in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ "AFC Wimbledon 5-1 Walsall". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Potters release contracts update". www.stokecityfc.com. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
- ^ "David Okagbue completes permanent Walsall move". Stoke City. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "David Okagbue joins the Saddlers from Stoke City". Walsall FC. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Smith, Peter (2 June 2022). "Five Stoke City youngsters called up for international duty as juniors head out on tour". Stoke Sentinel. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ "REPUBLIC OF IRELAND U19 VS. MONTENEGRO U19 3 - 2". Soccerway. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
- ^ https://www.fai.ie/latest/jim-crawford-names-under-21-squad-sweden-friendlies/
- ^ David Okagbue at Soccerway
- ^ a b "Games played by David Okagbue in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
- ^ "Games played by David Okagbue in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.