Kingsley Udoh
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | December 7, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Kano Pillars F.C. | ||
| Number | - | ||
| Youth career | |||
| -2006 | Global Crystal Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2007–2009 | Akwa United F.C. | ? | (?) |
| 2010–2013 | Heartland F.C. | ? | (?) |
| 2013– | Kano Pillars F.C. | ||
| 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 June 30, 2013. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Kingsley Udoh (Born December 7, 1990) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a central defender for Kano Pillars.
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 giants C.A. Peñarol but failed to sign a contract. After a reported move to Colombia 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
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 is 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
External links
- Kingsley Udoh at National-Football-Teams.com
- Kingsley Udoh - Talents - CM Revolution