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Kelsey Egwu
Canadian soccer player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kelsey Uchenna Egwu (born February 1, 2004) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a full-back for Valour FC in the Canadian Premier League on loan from Estonian club Narva Trans in the Meistriliiga.
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Early life
Egwu is of Nigerian descent[1] and was born in Toronto in Canada, before moving to Nigeria.[2] In 2015, he moved back to Canada, this time in Edmonton.[2] Egwu played youth soccer with St. Albert Impact FC, Edmonton Strikers and BTB Academy.[3] In 2021, he had a training stint with Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League.[3] He played for Team Alberta at the 2022 Canada Summer Games.[4]
University career
In 2022, he began attending MacEwan University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[2][5]
Club career
On April 30, 2022, Egwu signed a U18 developmental contract with FC Edmonton of the Canadian Premier League.[6] He made his debut on May 14, playing the full 90 against Pacific FC.[7][8]
In February 2023, he joined FC London in League1 Ontario.[9] After the League1 Ontario season, he began training with MLS Next Pro side Toronto FC II and served as an unused substitute in the final match of the 2023 season against Crown Legacy FC.[10]
On February 24, 2024, following a successful trial with Estonian club JK Narva Trans,[10] Egwu signed a two-year contract with the club, with an option for 2026.[11][12] In February 2025, Egwu went on loan to Canadian Premier League club Valour FC.[13][14] He scored his first goal for Valour on May 10, 2025 against Atlético Ottawa.[15]
Career statistics
- As of June 19, 2024[16]
- Appearances in Estonian Supercup
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