Kingsley Udoh

Kingsley Udoh (born December 7, 1990) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a central defender for Sunshine Stars.

Kingsley Udoh
Personal information
Full name Kingsley Udoh
Date of birth (1990-12-07) December 7, 1990
Place of birth Nigeria
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Sunshine Stars
Number 35
Youth career
–2006 Global Crystal Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2009 Akwa United 34 (3)
2010–2013 Heartland 63 (8)
2013–2015 Kano Pillars 42 (4)
2015– Sunshine Stars 2 (0)
National team‡
2007 Nigeria U-17 7 (0)
2009 Nigeria U-20 5 (1)
2011 Nigeria U-23 1 (0)
2008 Nigeria 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of April 30, 2015
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of April 30, 2015

Club career

He began his career with the Global Crystal Academy before moving to Akwa United F.C. in winter 2007. In January 2009, Udoh would move to Spanish side Atlético Madrid,[2] but was not signed by the Spanish team.[3] In February 2009 Udoh attracted interest from Olympiacos F.C. and Olympique Lyon.[4] On 14 January 2010 he began a trial with FC Hansa Rostock.[5] He returned to the Nigerian league in February 2010 and signed with Heartland of Owerri[6]

In 2012, he left Nigeria to train with Uruguayan team C.A. Peñarol but failed to sign a contract. After a reported move to Colombian club Llaneros F.C. fell through, he returned to Heartland in January 2013.[7] In December 2013, he joined league rivals Kano Pillars.[8]

International career

He recently won the U-17 African and World titles with where Nigeria defeated Spain on penalties.[9]

Udoh was called into the Nigeria camp for the 2008 African Nations Cup but was cut from the final 23-man squad. He did however make his debut for the Super Eagles in the warm-up game with Sudan which Nigeria won 2-0. Nigeria's manager Berti Vogts cited his inclusion as a way of gaining valuable experience. He has also played for the under-20 and Olympic Eagles.

Titles
Season Club Title
2007 Nigeria African Under-17 Championship
2007 Nigeria FIFA U-17 World Cup

References
  1. http://www.imscouting.com/players/kingsley-udoh/
  6. http://www.sportsday.com.ng/nigeria/news/2010-03-02/udoh-returns-heartland.html?page=2%5B%5D
  7. Udoh abandons Colombian move
  8. Kano Pillars complete the signing of five premier league players
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