Charles Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi (born 5 August 2001) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Belgian Pro League club OH Leuven.

Club career

Ikwuemesi is a youth product of the Nigerian clubs Olive Charles Academy and Giant Brillars.[1] He began his senior career on loan with the Austrian 2. Liga club Vorwärts Steyr on 31 August 2021.[2] On 31 December 2021, his loan with Vorwärts Steyr was terminated due to financial problems.[3] After a short return to Nigeria, he moved to the Slovenian Second League club Krško, where he scored 4 goals in 11 league appearances. On 2 July 2022, he signed with the Slovenian PrvaLiga side Celje on a 3 years contract.[4] On 18 August 2023, he transferred to the Italian Serie A club Salernitana on a contract until 2027.[5]

International career

Ikwuemesi is a youth international for Nigeria, having been called up to the Nigeria U20s in 2020 for the WAFU B Cup of Nations tournament.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ "The True Story Behind The Alleged 15 Million Naira Transfer Of Nigeria U20 Star Ikwuemesi To Giant Brila FC - OwnGoal Nigeria". 5 December 2020.
  2. ^ "ADMIRAL 2. Liga: Zwei neue Stürmer für Vorwärts Steyr". www.laola1.at.
  3. ^ "Admiral 2. Liga: Steyr trennt sich von Ikwuemesi und Demonjic". www.laola1.at.
  4. ^ "Confirmed deal : Former Flying Eagles striker inks three-year contract with Slovenian club:: All Nigeria Soccer - The Complete Nigerian Football Portal". www.allnigeriasoccer.com.
  5. ^ "Salernitana, preso a titolo definitivo l'attaccante Ikwuemesi: contratto fino al 2027". 18 August 2023.
  6. ^ "How Little Known Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi Became Nigeria U20 First Choice Striker Ahead Of Peter Olawale - OwnGoal Nigeria". 1 December 2020.
  7. ^ "5 Flying Eagles to shine at U20 AFCON qualifiers – Score Nigeria". Archived from the original on 4 December 2020.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chukwubuikem_Ikwuemesi
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