Tobenna Uzo

Tobenna "Toby" Jonathan Uzo (born October 13, 1994) is a Nigerian footballer. His brother is fellow footballer Uchenna Uzo.

Toby Uzo

Personal information
Full name	Tobenna Jonathan Uzo
Date of birth	(1994-10-13) October 13, 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth	Lagos, Nigeria
Height	1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s)	Forward
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2014	Houston Baptist Huskies	30	(14)
2015	Coastal Carolina Chanticleers	18	(6)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2017	Myrtle Beach Mutiny	24	(17)
2017–2018	Colorado Springs Switchbacks	26	(1)
2019–2020	FC Tulsa	29	(7)
2021	FC Arizona	8	(8)
2021	FC Tucson	12	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 2 November 2021

Career

Uzo attended Houston Baptist College in 2012, but did not play college soccer until 2013.^[1] Uzo transferred to Coastal Carolina University in 2015 for his senior year.^[2]

On January 19, 2016, Uzo was selected in the fourth round (68th overall) of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by Orlando City SC.^[3] He was not signed by Orlando and later joined National Premier Soccer League with Myrtle Beach Mutiny in 2016,.^[4] He also stayed with the club when they moved to the USL PDL in 2017.^[5]

Uzo signed a professional contract with USL club Colorado Springs Switchbacks on August 29, 2017.^[6]

On January 4, 2019, Uzo joined USL Championship side FC Tulsa.^[7] He was given the Goal of the Year award by fan vote in both 2019 and 2020.^[8][9]

Uzo was signed by FC Tucson after a brief stint with FC Arizona of the NPSL on July 1, 2021.^[10]