Onyinyechi Zogg

Onyinyechi Zogg

Personal information
Full name	Onyinyechi Salome Zogg[1]
Date of birth	(1997-03-03) 3 March 1997 (age 27)[2]
Place of birth	Bern, Switzerland
Height	1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[2]
Position(s)	Defender[2]
Team information
Current team	Perth Glory
Number	29
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017	Monroe Mustangs	10	(0)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Young Boys	16	(1)
	Femina Kickers Worb
	FC Bethlehem
2019–2021	Zürich	35	(4)
2021–2022	ASJ Soyaux	11	(0)
2022–2023	Turbine Potsdam	3	(0)
2024	Servette	4	(0)
2024–	Perth Glory	0	(0)
International career^‡
2021–	Nigeria	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 August 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 June 2021.[3]

Onyinyechi Salome Zogg (born 3 March 1997) is a footballer who plays as a defender for Perth Glory in the A-League Women. Born in Switzerland, she represents Nigeria at international level.

Early life

Zogg was born and raised in Bern.[2][4] Her father is Nigerian and her mother is Swiss.

College career

Zogg has attended the Monroe College in the United States.[4]

Club career

Zogg has played for BSC Young Boys, Femina Kickers Worb, FC Bethlehem and Zürich in Switzerland.[2]

In January 2024, Zogg returned to Switzerland, signing with Servette.[5]

In August 2024, Zogg joined Australian club Perth Glory.[6] She was named co-captain along with Isobel Dalton on 15 October 2024.[7]

International career

Zogg made her senior debut for Nigeria on 10 June 2021 in a 0–1 friendly loss to Jamaica.[8]

References

1. Onyinyechi Zogg at Soccerway. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
2. "Onyinyechi Zogg". FC Zürich (in German). Retrieved 19 June 2021.
3. "Salome Zogg". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
4. "Onyinyechi Zogg – Women's Soccer". Monroe College Athletics. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
5. "Super Falcons defender, Onyinyechi Zogg joins Swiss side Servette FCFF". Sports Ration. 27 January 2024.
6. Morgan, Gareth (14 August 2024). "Glory snap up Nigerian international defender for ALW squad". Perth Glory.
7. Morgan, Gareth (15 October 2024). "Taggart, Dalton and Zogg to lead Glory in 2024/25 A-Leagues season". Perth Glory. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
8. "Match Report of Jamaica vs Nigeria – 2021-06-10 – FIFA Friendlies – Women". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 19 June 2021.

External links

• Onyinyechi Zogg on Instagram