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Victor Udoh
Nigerian footballer (born 2004) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Victor Akaniyene Udoh[2] (born 18 October 2004) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Southampton.
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Career
Royal Antwerp
In March 2023, 18-year-old Udoh moved from Hypebuzz FC in Abuja to Royal Antwerp of the Belgian Pro League.[3] He signed his first professional contract there.[4]
Udoh was first called up for first-team training by manager Mark van Bommel in July 2023.[5] For the 2023 Belgian Super Cup on 23 July, he remained an unused substitute as his team won on penalties against Mechelen.[6] He made his debut in the Belgian Pro League on 21 January 2024, playing the final 12 minutes of a 4–1 home win over Charleroi.[7] Having made two substitute appearances in previous rounds, he was unused on 9 May as they lost the 2024 Belgian Cup final by a single goal to Union SG.[8]
Southampton
On 3 February 2025, Udoh joined Premier League side Southampton on a three-and-a-half-year contract, initially joining the Under-21s squad.[9]
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Personal life
Udoh grew up in Madalla in the Federal Capital Territory. He returns there to distribute food and drink.[4]
Career statistics
- As of match played 2 February 2025[10]
Honours
Royal Antwerp
References
External links
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