Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Date of birth | 14 October 1990 | ||
Place of birth | Ugbokolo, Nigeria | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) [1] | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Eintracht Braunschweig | ||
Number | 14 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
2005–2007 | Abuja F.C. | ||
2008–2009 | Warri Wolves | 22 | (13) |
2010–2011 | Lillestrøm | 36 | (27) |
2011–2013 | Mainz 05 | 12 | (2) |
2012–2013 | → 1. FC Köln (loan) | 28 | (13) |
2013–2015 | 1. FC Köln | 66 | (21) |
2015–2016 | Werder Bremen | 30 | (11) |
2016–2017 | Liaoning Whowin | 39 | (10) |
2018–2019 | Mainz 05 | 33 | (4) |
2019–2022 | Union Berlin | 27 | (3) |
2022– | Eintracht Braunschweig | 36 | (13) |
International career‡ | |||
2013– | Nigeria | 7 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 October 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 September 2015 |
Anthony Ujah (born 14 October 1990) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for German club Eintracht Braunschweig and the Nigeria national team.
Ujah grew up in the little town of Ugbokolo in Nigeria's Benue State. [2]
Ujah began his career with Abuja F.C. In 2008, he was signed by Warri Wolves. [3] He left Warri Wolves in January 2010 to attend a trial with Lillestrøm. [4]
Having impressed while attending the trial, Ujah signed a four-year contract with Lillestrøm and made his debut for the club on 14 March 2010 against Aalesunds FK. [5]
In January 2011, Ujah was linked with a move to England with Football League One clubs Swindon Town and Southampton reportedly interested. [6] On transfer deadline day, Ujah travelled to La Liga side Mallorca to discuss a move after Lillestrøm accepted a bid for the striker. However, no deal was signed, and Ujah started the 2011 campaign still in the Norway with Lillestrøm. [7]
In the first game of the season on 3 March 2011, Ujah scored four goals in Lillestrøm's 7–0 victory away against Stabæk. [8] Following his strong performance, it was reported that PSV Eindhoven, among other European clubs such as Rennes, Lille, Toulouse and Sunderland, were keeping tabs on Ujah. [9] Ujah added to his tally by scoring a brace in his side's 5–0 of FK Haugesund on 25 April. [10] In May 2011, following his return of eight goals from the first six league matches for Lillestrøm, Ujah was linked to a host of bigger clubs from strong continental leagues including the Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Eredivisie.[ citation needed] A month later on 28 May, Ujah netted the winning goal in a 4–2 victory over Sarpsborg 08. [11] On 19 June 2011, Ujah again hit four goals for Lillestrøm, this time against Strømsgodset, helping his side to a 4–2 win in the Tippeligaen. After just 15 months in Norway, he built up a tremendous rapport with the club's supporters and arguably attained an almost legend-like status unheard of for a 20-year-old.[ citation needed] He ended up scoring 30 goals in 42 matches across all official competitions for Lillestrøm. [12]
In June 2011, Ujah signed for 1. FSV Mainz 05, [13] after being tracked by several clubs, most notably Danish outfits F.C. Copenhagen and Brøndby IF. [14] Ujah scored his first two goals for his new club in a 3–1 victory over VfB Stuttgart on 4 November, [15] ending his side's winless run that stretched back to mid-August and moved them three points clear of the relegation zone. [16]
On the last day of the summer 2012 transfer window, Ujah signed a season-loan to 1. FC Köln. [17]
On 5 May 2015, SV Werder Bremen announced that they had signed Ujah on a four-year contract, starting from the 2015–16 season. [18] [19] On 24 October, Ujah scored a brace against his former club Mainz as Werder earned a 3–1 away win following five successive defeats. [20] Four days laters, he netted again, helping Werder to a 1–0 victory over his former club 1. FC Köln in the second round of the DFB-Pokal. [21] It was his first goal in a home match at the Weserstadion. [22]
On 5 July 2016, Werder Bremen announced Ujah would be joining Liaoning Whowin pending a medical for a reported transfer fee of €13 million. Both player and club had rejected a similar offer from Liaoning Whowin in the previous winter transfer window. [23] [24] Two days later, the move was finalised with Ujah signing a three-year contract. [25] On 8 July 2016, Ujah scored on his debut for Liaoning in a 2–1 win over Shijiazhuang Ever Bright. [26]
In December, it was announced that Ujah would return to the Bundesliga having re-signed with former club 1. FSV Mainz 05 on a 3+1⁄2-year contract until 2021. [27]
In June 2019, Ujah's move to 1. FC Union Berlin, newly promoted to the Bundesliga, for the 2019–20 season was agreed. He signed a three-year deal. [28]
On 2 August 2022, Ujah signed with Eintracht Braunschweig on a one-year contract, with an optional extra year. [29]
At the end of May 2011, Ujah was called up to the U23 Nigerian National Team that faced Tanzania on 5 June 2011.
He was selected for Nigeria's squad at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. [30]
Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Lillestrøm | 2010 | Tippeligaen | 24 | 14 | 3 | 3 | — | 27 | 17 | |
2011 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 0 | — | 15 | 13 | |||
Total | 36 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 30 | ||
Mainz 05 | 2011–12 | Bundesliga | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 [a] | 0 | 16 | 2 |
2012–13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |||
Total | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 2 | ||
1. FC Köln | 2012–13 | 2. Bundesliga | 28 | 13 | 3 | 0 | — | 31 | 13 | |
2013–14 | 34 | 11 | 3 | 0 | — | 37 | 11 | |||
2014–15 | Bundesliga | 32 | 10 | 3 | 2 | — | 35 | 12 | ||
Total | 94 | 34 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 36 | ||
Werder Bremen | 2015–16 | Bundesliga | 30 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | 35 | 14 | |
Liaoning Whowin | 2016 | Chinese Super League | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 15 | 5 | |
2017 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 24 | 5 | |||
Total | 39 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 10 | ||
Mainz 05 | 2017–18 | Bundesliga | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | |
2018–19 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | 23 | 4 | |||
Total | 33 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 4 | ||
Union Berlin | 2019–20 | Bundesliga | 24 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | 28 | 4 | |
2020–21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
2021–22 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 3 | ||
Total | 56 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 7 | ||
Career total | 300 | 94 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 331 | 103 |
Personal information | |||
---|---|---|---|
Date of birth | 14 October 1990 | ||
Place of birth | Ugbokolo, Nigeria | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) [1] | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Eintracht Braunschweig | ||
Number | 14 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | ( Gls) |
2005–2007 | Abuja F.C. | ||
2008–2009 | Warri Wolves | 22 | (13) |
2010–2011 | Lillestrøm | 36 | (27) |
2011–2013 | Mainz 05 | 12 | (2) |
2012–2013 | → 1. FC Köln (loan) | 28 | (13) |
2013–2015 | 1. FC Köln | 66 | (21) |
2015–2016 | Werder Bremen | 30 | (11) |
2016–2017 | Liaoning Whowin | 39 | (10) |
2018–2019 | Mainz 05 | 33 | (4) |
2019–2022 | Union Berlin | 27 | (3) |
2022– | Eintracht Braunschweig | 36 | (13) |
International career‡ | |||
2013– | Nigeria | 7 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 October 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 September 2015 |
Anthony Ujah (born 14 October 1990) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for German club Eintracht Braunschweig and the Nigeria national team.
Ujah grew up in the little town of Ugbokolo in Nigeria's Benue State. [2]
Ujah began his career with Abuja F.C. In 2008, he was signed by Warri Wolves. [3] He left Warri Wolves in January 2010 to attend a trial with Lillestrøm. [4]
Having impressed while attending the trial, Ujah signed a four-year contract with Lillestrøm and made his debut for the club on 14 March 2010 against Aalesunds FK. [5]
In January 2011, Ujah was linked with a move to England with Football League One clubs Swindon Town and Southampton reportedly interested. [6] On transfer deadline day, Ujah travelled to La Liga side Mallorca to discuss a move after Lillestrøm accepted a bid for the striker. However, no deal was signed, and Ujah started the 2011 campaign still in the Norway with Lillestrøm. [7]
In the first game of the season on 3 March 2011, Ujah scored four goals in Lillestrøm's 7–0 victory away against Stabæk. [8] Following his strong performance, it was reported that PSV Eindhoven, among other European clubs such as Rennes, Lille, Toulouse and Sunderland, were keeping tabs on Ujah. [9] Ujah added to his tally by scoring a brace in his side's 5–0 of FK Haugesund on 25 April. [10] In May 2011, following his return of eight goals from the first six league matches for Lillestrøm, Ujah was linked to a host of bigger clubs from strong continental leagues including the Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Eredivisie.[ citation needed] A month later on 28 May, Ujah netted the winning goal in a 4–2 victory over Sarpsborg 08. [11] On 19 June 2011, Ujah again hit four goals for Lillestrøm, this time against Strømsgodset, helping his side to a 4–2 win in the Tippeligaen. After just 15 months in Norway, he built up a tremendous rapport with the club's supporters and arguably attained an almost legend-like status unheard of for a 20-year-old.[ citation needed] He ended up scoring 30 goals in 42 matches across all official competitions for Lillestrøm. [12]
In June 2011, Ujah signed for 1. FSV Mainz 05, [13] after being tracked by several clubs, most notably Danish outfits F.C. Copenhagen and Brøndby IF. [14] Ujah scored his first two goals for his new club in a 3–1 victory over VfB Stuttgart on 4 November, [15] ending his side's winless run that stretched back to mid-August and moved them three points clear of the relegation zone. [16]
On the last day of the summer 2012 transfer window, Ujah signed a season-loan to 1. FC Köln. [17]
On 5 May 2015, SV Werder Bremen announced that they had signed Ujah on a four-year contract, starting from the 2015–16 season. [18] [19] On 24 October, Ujah scored a brace against his former club Mainz as Werder earned a 3–1 away win following five successive defeats. [20] Four days laters, he netted again, helping Werder to a 1–0 victory over his former club 1. FC Köln in the second round of the DFB-Pokal. [21] It was his first goal in a home match at the Weserstadion. [22]
On 5 July 2016, Werder Bremen announced Ujah would be joining Liaoning Whowin pending a medical for a reported transfer fee of €13 million. Both player and club had rejected a similar offer from Liaoning Whowin in the previous winter transfer window. [23] [24] Two days later, the move was finalised with Ujah signing a three-year contract. [25] On 8 July 2016, Ujah scored on his debut for Liaoning in a 2–1 win over Shijiazhuang Ever Bright. [26]
In December, it was announced that Ujah would return to the Bundesliga having re-signed with former club 1. FSV Mainz 05 on a 3+1⁄2-year contract until 2021. [27]
In June 2019, Ujah's move to 1. FC Union Berlin, newly promoted to the Bundesliga, for the 2019–20 season was agreed. He signed a three-year deal. [28]
On 2 August 2022, Ujah signed with Eintracht Braunschweig on a one-year contract, with an optional extra year. [29]
At the end of May 2011, Ujah was called up to the U23 Nigerian National Team that faced Tanzania on 5 June 2011.
He was selected for Nigeria's squad at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. [30]
Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Lillestrøm | 2010 | Tippeligaen | 24 | 14 | 3 | 3 | — | 27 | 17 | |
2011 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 0 | — | 15 | 13 | |||
Total | 36 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 30 | ||
Mainz 05 | 2011–12 | Bundesliga | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 [a] | 0 | 16 | 2 |
2012–13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |||
Total | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 2 | ||
1. FC Köln | 2012–13 | 2. Bundesliga | 28 | 13 | 3 | 0 | — | 31 | 13 | |
2013–14 | 34 | 11 | 3 | 0 | — | 37 | 11 | |||
2014–15 | Bundesliga | 32 | 10 | 3 | 2 | — | 35 | 12 | ||
Total | 94 | 34 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 36 | ||
Werder Bremen | 2015–16 | Bundesliga | 30 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | 35 | 14 | |
Liaoning Whowin | 2016 | Chinese Super League | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 15 | 5 | |
2017 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 24 | 5 | |||
Total | 39 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 10 | ||
Mainz 05 | 2017–18 | Bundesliga | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | |
2018–19 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | 23 | 4 | |||
Total | 33 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 4 | ||
Union Berlin | 2019–20 | Bundesliga | 24 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | 28 | 4 | |
2020–21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
2021–22 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 3 | ||
Total | 56 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 7 | ||
Career total | 300 | 94 | 29 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 331 | 103 |