Justin Oboavwoduo

Justin Oboavwoduo

Personal information
Full name	Justin nate Oboavwoduo
Date of birth	(2006-08-23) 23 August 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth	Manchester, England
Height	1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Forward, winger, Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team	Manchester City
Number	77
Youth career
2014–	Manchester City
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–	Manchester City	0	(0)
International career^‡
2021–2022	England U16	9	(1)
2022–2023	England U17	15	(4)
2023–	England U18	5	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:58, 18 December 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:58, 22 November 2023 (UTC)

Justin Oke Oboavwoduo (born 23 August 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Premier League club Manchester City. He is an England youth international.[1]

Club career

Oboavwoduo came through the academy at Manchester City having joined the club at eight years-old.[2] He was part of the Man City U18 side which won the U18 Premier League national title in May 23, scoring two goals in the final against West Ham U18.[3] He was included in the Manchester City squad that travelled to Saudi Arabia to play in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup.[4] In May 2024, he played in the final as Man City beat Leeds United to win the FA Youth Cup.[5]

International career

An England youth international,[6] Oboavwoduo was a member of the England under-17 side that finished fifth at the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[7] He also featured at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup and scored two goals in their opening group game against New Caledonia.[8][9]

Style of play

As well as playing as a striker, Oboavwoduo is capable of playing as an attacking midfielder or winger.[10]

Honours

Manchester City

• FIFA Club World Cup: 2023

Personal life

Oboavwoduo has Nigerian heritage.[11]

References

1. "Justin Oboavwoduo". Soccerway. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
2. "The prospects to look out for in the Carabao Cup third round". Allfootballapp. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
3. "Man City complete historic hat-trick in U18 National final". Premier League. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
4. Bray, Joe (18 December 2023). "Six Man City youngsters travel with Club World Cup squad ahead of Urawa Red Diamonds clash". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
5. Bray, Joe (10 May 2024). "Heskey gets Haaland treatment as Man City kids prove Pep Guardiola wrong to win FA Youth Cup". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
6. Bray, Joe (28 September 2022). "Man City's unseen impact on England squads shows academy plan is working". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
7. James, Alex (26 May 2023). "Meet the three Man City wonder kids ready to be next graduates from Etihad talent factory". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
8. Emmanuel, Ifeanyi (11 November 2023). "U17 WC: Nwaneri, Oboavwoduo emulate Victor Moses by registering two goal involvements in England's 10-0 win". All Nigeria Soccer. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
9. "U-17 World Cup: England wonderkids thrash New Caledonia 10-0 in opening match". Vanguardngr.com. 11 November 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
10. Bray, Joe (3 April 2023). "'My versatility is unique' - Meet the forward hoping to fire Man City into FA Youth Cup final vs Arsenal". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
11. Emmanuel, Ifeanyi (6 October 2023). "England squads announcement: Chelsea and Tottenham starlets among 7 Nigeria-eligible players called up". All Nigeria Soccer. Retrieved 19 December 2023.