Michael Uchebo

Quick Facts

Full Name	Michael Uchebo
Occupation	Nigerian footballer
Date Of Birth	Feb 3, 1990(1990-02-03)
Age	34
Birthplace	Enugu
Country	Nigeria
Horoscope	Aquarius

Michael Uchebo Biography

Michael Uchebo is one of the most popular and richest Nigerian footballer who was born on February 3, 1990 in Enugu, Nigeria. Michael Okechukwu Uchebo (born 2 February 1990) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward. He has played for his country, Nigeria, at international level.

In June 2011 Uchebo was called up by current Olympic team and National U-23 coach Austin Eguavoen for the crucial return leg of the Olympic qualifiers against Tanzania.

In the next of Nigeria’s matches, a 2–2 draw with Scotland at Craven Cottage, Uchebo played 55 minutes of the match. After Scotland had taken the lead, Uchebo equalised before the break with a mid-range deflected effort. His replacement was Peter Odemwingie.

Uchebo earned his first senior cap on 6 March, in the 0–0 draw with Mexico in a friendly match, playing the first half before being replaced by Leon Balogun.

In October 2011 U-23 coach Austin Eguavoen visited the Netherlands and met with officials of VVV Venlo to secure the release of Uchebo to participate the inaugural edition of the CAF U-23 championship in Morocco.

Michael Uchebo Net Worth

Michael Uchebo is one of the richest Nigerian footballer from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Michael Uchebo 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Uchebo was a member of the Nigeria U-20 team and in August 2008 he scored his first goal for Nigeria in a match against Togo in the West African Football Union tournament. He also played at the U-20 2009 African Youth Championship tournament, scoring one goal in three matches. He was described in the media as the most sought-after player among the Nigeria squad in the tournament.

Uchebo began his career in Enugu Rangers. He signed a three-year contract with VVV Venlo in October 2009. Venlo’s football director Mario Captien described him as a physically very strong striker who is a target man at the front. Dutch Voetbal International referred to Uchebo as the new Nwankwo Kanu.

In November 2011, Venlo’s chairman Hai Berden revealed that the club was in talks with English side Stoke City regarding the transfer of Uchebo. In January 2012 Uchebo joined Stoke City on trial. However, at the end of the trial, the club decided not to sign him. On 25 January, Uchebo joined Rangers on a trial. His trial at the club ended after just one day, with conflicting reports from the player and Rangers. The agent of Uchebo claimed that player cut short his trial due to a poor impression of Rangers after Ally McCoist did not attend the single training session in question, while McCoist said that it was a club decision.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Michael Uchebo height 6 ft 4 in Michal weight 187  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Michael Uchebo Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Michal Ranked on the list of most popular Nigerian footballer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Michael Uchebo celebrates birthday on February 3 of every year.