Nephew of ex-Super Eagles defender, France U-19 international

On the twenty fifth of March, Lesley Chimuanya Ugochukwu made his debut for Rennes after he was substituted within the 89th minute of their 5-1 destruction of Dijon.

It was an evening that went fairly simple for les Rennais, and after objectives from Terrier, Tait, Nyamsi, and Grenier, it was solely honest for coach David Linares to haul off Steven Nzonzi and provides Ugochukwu his first style of Ligue 1 motion at 17 years of age.

The teen went on to make two extra appearances within the 2020/21 season.

Final season, Ugochukwu began shouldering extra duties for his aspect, particularly after Actual Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga. He racked up 23 appearances for Stade Rennais in all competitions.

This season, the 18-year-old has performed three video games, and at 18 years and 176 days, Ugochukwu is the fifth-youngest starter within the French prime flight.

Ugochukwu was born in Rennes to Nigerian mother and father. He’s the nephew of retired 14-cap Tremendous Eagles defender Onyekachi Apam.

Apam spent most of his lively years within the French League, taking part in for Good and Stade Rennais. And like his uncle, Ugochukwu has kicked off his profession in France- Stade Rennais.

Ranging from the academy, the 18-year-old defensive midfielder has steadily risen from the junior ranks to the senior group.

Standing at 6ft2′ Ugochukwu tasks a towering determine within the middle of the park. Skilled as a Defensive midfielder, the French-born star is also a makeshift center-back.

He’s extremely rated at Stade Rennais and is believed to be the ‘subsequent massive factor’ within the French top-flight.

Ugochukwu makes good use of his tempo and bodily power. He’s nice at profitable possession from opponents and in addition has a eager eye for objectives and may sniff out alternatives.

At simply 18, the Stade Rennais man has attracted curiosity from overseas, with Arsenal and Tottenham amongst his suitors. Nonetheless, he selected to stay along with his French employers to proceed his improvement.

Ugochukwu presently performs for the French Below-19s, and along with his progress charge, he may very well be taking part in for Les Bleus quickly.

Nonetheless, he’s nonetheless very eligible to play for Nigeria due to his mother and father.