John Ogu
 Ogu playing for Hapoel Be'er Sheva in 2015 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Ogu Ugochukwu | ||
| Date of birth | 20 April 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 3 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Central midfielder / Attacking midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Hapoel Be'er Sheva | ||
| Number | 30 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Akwa Starlets | |||
| 2004–2005 | Akwa United | ||
| 2005–2006 | Fly Sport Academic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2010 | Drava Ptuj | 97 | (8) |
| 2010–2011 | Atlético CP | 1 | (0) |
| 2011 | Almería B | 0 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | Leiria | 17 | (3) |
| 2012–2014 | Académica | 27 | (1) |
| 2014– | Hapoel Be'er Sheva | 80 | (8) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2013– | Nigeria | 12 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 December 2016 (UTC). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21:30, 8 July 2015 (UTC) | |||
John Ogu (born 20 April 1988 in Lagos) is a Nigerian footballer[1] who plays as a Central Midfielder for Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
Club career
Drava Ptuj
On 23 September 2006, signed Ogu in Slovenian Premier League. And began his adult career to four seasons, and played 97 games and scored 8 goals.
Atlético CP & Almería B
In summer 2010 he moved to Atlético CP playing in Third Division in Portugal, but after 6 months he moved to Almería B from Third Division in Spain. 2010-11 season was difficult for Ogu, but a breakthrough.
U.D. Leiria
In November 2011, signed Ogu in Leiria from Premier League in Portugal, But with the end of the season dropped to the second division.
Académica
In July 2012, signed Ogu in Académica Premier League in Portugal, Ogu scored his first goal for Académica in Portuguese cup matches, In win on Ponte da Barca. He scored his first league goal against Vitória de Setúbal in a decisive away win which would grant Académica safety in the Portuguese Premier League.[2]
Hapoel Be'er Sheva
On 7 September 2014, Ogu signed a four-year contract in Hapoel Be'er Sheva from Israeli Premier League.[3]
On 29 November, he scored his first goal for Hapoel Be'er Sheva against Maccabi Netanya in a 4-0 win at the Vasermil Stadium. In Season 2014-15, he ascended with his team to the cup finals.
In Season 2015-16 he will inaugurate with his team at the new stadium (Turner Stadium) of the club in Be'er Sheva.
International career
In March 2013, Ogu was called up to the Nigerian national side for a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier. He debuted against Kenya in a 1–1 draw, where he was used as a substitute to replace an injured Victor Moses.[4]
On 31 May 2013, Ogu scored his first international goal against Mexico in a friendly game which took place at the Reliant Stadium in Houston.
On 9 June 2013, Nigerian coach Stephen Keshi selected Ogu as one of 23 players to participate in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.[5]
On 18 March 2015, He was called up amongst 27 other players for the proposed friendly matches against Bolivia and South Africa. [6]
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 May 2013 | Reliant Stadium, Houston (USA) |  Mexico | 2–1 | 2–2 | Friendly |
Club career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Drava Ptuj | 2009–10 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 29 | 2 | |||
| Atletico CP | 2010–11 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | 18 | 3 | |||
| Académica | 2012–13 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| 2013–14 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | ||
| Total Académica | 27 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 46 | 1 | |
| Hapoel Be'er Sheva | 2014–15 | 34 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 4 |
| 2015–16 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 44 | 5 | |
| 2016–17 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 44 | 1 | |
| Total Be'er Sheva | 98 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 131 | 10 | |
| Career total | 171 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 209 | 16 | |
Honours
Club
- Hapoel Beer Sheva
- Israel Super Cup (1): 2016
- Toto Cup (1): 2016–17
References
- ↑ "John Ogu - Player Profile". ForaDeJogo. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ↑ "V. Setúbal 0–1 Académica". ZeroZero.pt. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ↑ "Ogu signed contract for Hapoel Be'er Sheva". SoccerLaduma. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ↑ "Nigeria VS Kenya". Fifa.com. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ↑ "Nigeria to take new-look squad to Confederations Cup". BBC. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ↑ "Ogu Happy To Be Recalled To Nigeria Set-Up". SoccerLaduma. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ↑ http://www.one.co.il/Article/16-17/1,1,3,0/290574.html?ref=hp
External links
- John Ogu at TheFinalBall.com
- John Ogu at National-Football-Teams.com
- Stats from Slovenia at PrvaLiga
- Player profile – Football Agency HODZICSPORT
- Player profile and Statistics – Sport5 Israel
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