| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ndubisi Chukunyere | ||
| Date of birth | December 23, 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Hibernians | ||
| Number | 30 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Stationery Stores | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1996–1997 | Kano Pillars | ||
| 1997–2005 | Hibernians | 169 | (49) |
| 2005–2006 | Valletta | 5 | (1) |
| 2006–2008 | Hibernians | 39 | (7) |
| 2008–2009 | Vittoriosa Stars | ||
| 2010– | Hibernians | 2 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2002 | Nigeria | 1 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of July 10, 2010. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Ndubisi Chukunyere (born December 23, 1979 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays for Maltese Premier League side Hibernians, in the capacity of striker.
Chukunyere had began he career as a member of Stationery Stores, then moved to Kano Pillars before travelling to Malta. He made his international debut for Nigeria when he played in a friendly match against Egypt in Lagos, and was in talks to join the Super Eagles. [1]
In 2001, Chukunyere was named one the of most prolific African scorers in the current European season by the BBC.[2] The following year, he was named Best Foreign Player at the Malta Football Awards. [3] In 2003, a Qatari club attempted to buy Chukunyere but the offer was turned down as his club, Hibernians, had asked for a million dollars. [4]
Now a Maltese citizen, [5]Chukunyere plays for Vittoriosa Stars.