Osaze Urhoghide (born 4 July 2000) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for FC Dallas.

Early life

Urhoghide was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, to Nigerian parents and moved to England aged five.[3]

Club career

AFC Wimbledon

Urhoghide signed his first professional contract with AFC Wimbledon on the 6 April 2018.[4]

Sheffield Wednesday

Following his release at the end of the 2018–19 season,[5] he impressed on trial at Championship club Sheffield Wednesday, and signed a contract with the club. He made his first team debut in the FA Cup third round tie against Brighton & Hove Albion, keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 win.

On 4 June 2020, he extended his stay a further season by signing a new contract until 2021.[6] He broke back into the team under Neil Thompson and his form won him the clubs February 2021 player of the month.[7] In March 2021, Osaze started to attract interest from other clubs, with Leeds United, Crystal Place, Watford and Club Brugge all reportedly interested in the defender.[8] Sheffield Wednesday confirmed that they had offered him a new contract at the end of the 2020–21 season.[9]

Celtic

On 1 July 2021, Urhoghide signed a four-year contract with Celtic.[10] He made his debut for Celtic in a UEFA Europa League tie against Real Betis on 9 December 2021.[11][12]

KV Oostende (loan)

On 31 January 2022, Urhoghide joined Oostende on loan until the end of the season, with the option to buy.[13] On 27 July 2022, the loan was renewed for the 2022–23 season.[14]

Amiens

On 24 July 2023, Urhoghide joined French side Amiens on a three-year deal.[15]

FC Dallas

On 11 February 2025, Urhoghide joined MLS side Dallas on a four-year contract, with a one-year club option, occupy an international roster slot and becoming Dallas' highest transfer fee ever paid for a defender.[16]

Career statistics

As of 22 February 2025
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sheffield Wednesday 2019–20[17] EFL Championship 3 0 1 0 — — 4 0
2020–21[18] 16 0 1 0 — — 17 0
Total 19 0 2 0 — — 21 0
Celtic 2021–22[19] Scottish Premiership 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
2022–23[20] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
KV Oostende (loan) 2021–22[19] Belgian First Division A 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
2022–23[20] 27 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 29 0
Total 34 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 36 0
Amiens 2023–24 Ligue 2 18 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 21 0
2024–25 17 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 20 3
Total 35 2 6 1 0 0 0 0 41 3
FC Dallas 2025 Major League Soccer 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Career total 90 2 10 1 0 0 1 0 100 3

References

  1. ^ "EFL Released and Retained List 2017–18" (PDF). English Football League. p. 37. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  2. ^ "Osaze Urhoghide". swfc.co.uk. Sheffield Wednesday. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  3. ^ Crann, Joe (25 July 2020). "Sheffield Wednesday's Osaze Urhoghide is spoilt for choice, and there might be a race to get him on board - He qualifies for Nigeria, the Netherlands and England". The Star. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Young Dons defender signs his first pro contract". AFC Wimbledon. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
  5. ^ "Squad update from the manager". AFC Wimbledon. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  6. ^ "Osaze commits to Wednesday". Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  7. ^ "Urhoghide voted Owls Player of the Month". Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Sheffield Wednesday must learn Liam Shaw lessons with in-demand Osaze Urhoghide". Examiner Live. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Owls confirm 2020/21 retained list". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  10. ^ "Celtic delighted to sign highly-rated defender Osaze Urhoghide". Celtic F.C. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  11. ^ "Debuts for Liam Shaw and Osaze Urhoghide with eleven changes for Real Betis". celticfc.com. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  12. ^ "Celtic 3-2 Real Betis". BBC. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
  13. ^ "Welkom Ozaze Urhoghide". KV Oostende. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  14. ^ "WELCOME BACK OSAZE!". Oostende. 27 July 2022. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  15. ^ "OSAZE URHOGHIDE IS FROM AMIENS!". Amiens. 25 July 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  16. ^ "FC Dallas Acquires Defender Osaze Urhoghide from Amiens SC". Amiens. 11 February 2025. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  17. ^ "Games played by Osaze Urhoghide in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  18. ^ "Games played by Osaze Urhoghide in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  19. ^ a b "Games played by Osaze Urhoghide in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  20. ^ a b "Games played by Osaze Urhoghide in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
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