Ugochukwu Christus Iwu (Armenian: Ուգոչուկվու Քրիստուս Իվու; born 28 November 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Rubin Kazan. Born in Nigeria, he represents the Armenia national team.

Ugochukwu Iwu
Personal information
Full name Ugochukwu Christus Iwu
Date of birth (1999-11-28) 28 November 1999 (age 24)
Place of birth Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Position(s) Defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
Rubin Kazan
Number 6
Youth career
2006–2018 El-Kanemi Warriors
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2020 Lori 48 (6)
2019–2020Pyunik (loan) 14 (0)
2020–2023 Urartu 84 (8)
2023– Rubin Kazan 39 (1)
International career
2023– Armenia 15 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10 November 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17 November 2024

Club career

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In August 2019, Iwu joined Pyunik on a season-long loan deal from Lori.[2][3]

Urartu

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In the summer 2020, Iwu moved to the Urartu.[4][5] On 16 July 2023, Iwu left Urartu by mutual consent to join Rubin Kazan.[6]

Rubin Kazan

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On 16 July 2023, Rubin Kazan announced the singing of Iwu to a three-year contract.[7]

International career

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Iwu made his international debut for Armenia on 25 March 2023 in the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying, against Turkey. He played for the entire match.[8]

Personal life

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On 20 March 2023, Ugochukwu Iwu received Armenian citizenship, which made him available to play for the Armenia national team.[9]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 10 November 2024[10]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Europe Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Lori 2017–18 Armenian First League 12 2 0 0 12 2
2018–19 Armenian Premier League 29 2 6 3 35 5
2019–20 Armenian Premier League 7 2 0 0 7 2
Total 48 6 6 3 0 0 54 9
Pyunik (loan) 2019–20 Armenian Premier League 14 0 1 0 0[b] 0 15 0
Urartu 2020–21 Armenian Premier League 21 2 4 0 25 2
2021–22 Armenian Premier League 31 5 3 1 2[c] 0 36 6
2022–23 Armenian Premier League 32 1 3 0 33 1
2023–24 Armenian Premier League 0 0 0 0 1[d] 0 1 0
Total 84 8 10 1 3 0 97 9
Rubin Kazan 2023–24 Russian Premier League 26 1 2 0 28 1
2024–25 Russian Premier League 13 0 5 1 18 1
Total 39 1 7 1 46 2
Career total 185 9 24 5 3 0 212 14
  1. ^ Includes Armenian Cup, Russian Cup
  2. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  3. ^ Appearances in the UEFA Europa Conference League
  4. ^ Appearance in UEFA Champions League

International

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As of match played 17 November 2024[11]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Armenia 2023 9 0
2024 6 0
Total 15 0

Honours

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Urartu

References

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  1. ^ "8 Ugochukwu IWU". FC Urartu. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Ուգոչուկվու Իվուն՝ "Փյունիկի" ֆուտբոլիստ". fcpyunik.am/ (in Armenian). FC Pyunik. 29 August 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  3. ^ "Ուգոչուկվու Իվուն հեռացել է "Փյունիկից"". sport.news.am (in Armenian). FC Pyunik. 2 June 2020.
  4. ^ OFFICIAL STATEMENT: UGOCHUKWU IWU
  5. ^ UGOCHUKWU IWU: "I BELIEVE THAT WE CAN ACHIEVE SUCCESS"
  6. ^ "OFFICIAL STATEMENT: UGOCHUKWU IWU". fcurartu.am. FC Urartu. 16 July 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  7. ^ ""Рубин" объявил о трансфере Угочукву Иву из "Урарту"". sovsport.ru (in Russian). FC Rubin Kazan. 16 July 2023.
  8. ^ "ARMENIA VS. TURKEY 1 - 2". Soccerway.com. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Главный тренер и полузащитник "Урарту" получили армянские паспорта". armeniatoday.news (in Russian). 21 March 2023.
  10. ^ Ugochukwu Iwu at Soccerway
  11. ^ "Football PLAYER: Ugochukwu Christus Iwu". eu-football.info. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
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