Hong Kong footballer (born 2004)
Michael Udebuluzor
米高|
Full name |
Michael Chibuikem Udebuluzor |
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Date of birth |
(2004-04-01) 1 April 2004 (age 20) |
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Place of birth |
Hong Kong |
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Height |
1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] |
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Position(s) |
Striker |
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Current team |
VfR Mannheim |
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Number |
9 |
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2016–2018 |
Kitchee |
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2018–2020 |
DFI Bad Aibling |
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2020–2022 |
Ingolstadt 04 |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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2022–2024 |
Ingolstadt 04 II |
23 |
(14) |
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2022–2024 |
Ingolstadt 04 |
3 |
(0) |
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2024– |
VfR Mannheim |
11 |
(2) |
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2023– |
Hong Kong |
13 |
(2) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 December 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10 October 2024 |
Michael Chibuikem Udebuluzor (Chinese: 米高; born 1 April 2004) is a Hong Kong professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Oberliga Baden-Württemberg club VfR Mannheim and the Hong Kong national team.
Club career
FC Ingolstadt 04
In July 2022, Udebuluzor debuted for Ingolstadt 04 II.[2][3][4][5][6][7] On 6 August 2023, Udebuluzor made his first team debut for Ingolstadt 04 in 3. Liga against FC Erzgebirge Aue.
Mannheim
On 17 August 2024, Udebuluzor signed for Oberliga Baden-Württemberg club VfR Mannheim.[8]
International career
On 8 September 2023, it was announced that Udebuluzor had received his HKSAR passport after renouncing his Nigerian citizenship, making him eligible to represent Hong Kong internationally.
On 11 September 2023, Udebuluzor made his international debut for Hong Kong in a friendly match against Brunei. On 12 October 2023, he scored his first international goal in a game against Bhutan, scoring a brace in the match.
On 26 December 2023, Udebuluzor was named in Hong Kong's squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.[9]
Personal life
Udebuluzor is the son of former Nigerian professional footballer Cornelius Udebuluzor. He was born while his father was playing for Rangers in the Hong Kong First Division League.[10]
Career statistics
International
- As of 10 October 2024
National team
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Year
|
Apps
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Goals
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Hong Kong
|
2023
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5
|
2
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2024
|
8
|
0
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Total
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13
|
2
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#
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Date
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Venue
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Opponent
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Result
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Competition
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1
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11 September 2023
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Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong
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Brunei
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10–0
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Friendly
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2
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12 October 2023
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Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong
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Bhutan
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4–0
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2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round
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3
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17 October 2023
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Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu, Bhutan
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Bhutan
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0–2
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2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round
|
4
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16 November 2023
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Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran
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Iran
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0–4
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2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
|
5
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21 November 2023
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Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong
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Turkmenistan
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2–2
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2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
|
6
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14 January 2024
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Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar
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United Arab Emirates
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1–3
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2023 AFC Asian Cup
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7
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19 January 2024
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Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar
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Iran
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0–1
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2023 AFC Asian Cup
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8
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23 January 2024
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Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, Qatar
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Palestine
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0–3
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2023 AFC Asian Cup
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9
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21 March 2024
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Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
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Uzbekistan
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0–2
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2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
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10
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26 March 2024
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Milliy Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Uzbekistan
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0–3
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2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
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11
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6 June 2024
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Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong
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Iran
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2–4
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2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
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12
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11 June 2024
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Ashgabat Stadium, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
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Turkmenistan
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0–0
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2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
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International goals
References