Franco Umeh-Chibueze (born 26 February 2005) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for Crystal Palace. He is a Republic of Ireland youth international.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Franco Umeh-Chibueze | ||
| Date of birth | 26 February 2005 | ||
| Position(s) | Attacker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Crystal Palace | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2022 | Cork City F.C. | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022-2023 | Cork City | 2 | (0) |
| 2023- | Crystal Palace | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2021-2022 | Ireland U17 | 6 | (2) |
| 2022- | Ireland U19 | 6 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15 (UTC) 1 June 2024 | |||
Club career
editHe was at Cork City F.C. and signed a professional contract with a €75,000 release clause in 2022. That year, he made his senior debut for the club as a 17-year-old in June 2022 against Longford Town.[2] He joined Crystal Palace in January 2023.[3] He was part of the Crystal Palace U21 side which won the Premier League International Cup with a 1-0 win over Jong PSV in May 2024.[4] He attended the Crystal Palace first team squad on their pre season tour in the summer of 2024.[5]
International career
editHe is a A Republic of Ireland U19 international.[6]
Personal life
editHis brother Jaden Umeh plays for Cork City FC.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ "Franco Umeh". Soccerway. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ Walton, Oliver (16 May 2024). "Blackburn Rovers eyeing transfer for Crystal Palace player". football league world. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ McDonnell, Daniel (31 January 2023). "Cork City agree deal to sell teenage striker Franco Umeh to Crystal Palace". Independent.ie. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ Brack, Edmund (17 May 2024). "'It's been a rollercoaster' – Franco Umeh on first full Crystal Palace season after Premier League International Cup glory". London News Online. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ Brack, Edmund (27 July 2024). "Six highly-rated Crystal Palace youngsters set to head off on first-team pre-season tour". londonnewsonline. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Crystal Palace's teenage Irish-Nigerian striker receives first Premier League call-up". All Nigeria Soccer. February 19, 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "Umeh brothers quickly climbing the Ringmahon wall of fame". Irish Examiner. 9 Jan 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
- ^ "The Cork brothers who dream of playing for Ireland together". the42.ie. 7 April 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.