Ike Ugbo


Ike Dominique Ugbo is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Chelsea.

Early and personal life

Ugbo was born in Lewisham, Greater London. Ugbo is of Nigerian descent.

Club career

Ugbo began his career with Chelsea at under-10 level turning professional in 2015.
On 17 July 2017, Ugbo signed a season-long loan deal with Barnsley. On 5 August 2017, Ugbo made his debut off the bench against Bristol City which resulted in a 3–1 loss. On 3 January 2018, Ugbo's loan spell with Barnsley was terminated, following a lack of game time.
The next day, Ugbo joined League One club Milton Keynes Dons on loan for the remainder of the 2017–18 season. On 6 January 2018, Ugbo made his debut for the club, featuring in a 0–1 third round FA Cup away victory over Queens Park Rangers.
He joined Scunthorpe United on loan in August 2018, alongside Jak Alnwick.
In August 2019, it was announced the striker would head to Holland to spend the season on loan at Roda JC in the Dutch second tier.

International career

Ugbo has represented England at under-17 and under-20 level. In June 2017, Ugbo also scored once in three appearances as England's under-20 side won the Toulon Tournament.

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