Franklin (footballer, born 1999) explained

Franklin
Fullname:Franklin Joseph Tochukwu Onwudiwe
Birth Date:23 February 1999
Birth Place:São Paulo, Brazil
Height:1.83 m
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Paraná
Youthyears1:–2018
Youthclubs1:Corinthians
Years1:2019
Clubs1:Lokomotiva
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2020
Clubs2:Metta
Caps2:24
Goals2:1
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Panevėžys
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Years4:2022–
Clubs4:Paraná
Caps4:12
Goals4:0

Franklin Joseph Tochukwu Onwudiwe (born 23 February 1999) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Paraná.

Club career

Before the second half of 2018–19, Franklin signed for Croatian side Lokomotiva.[1] Before the 2020 season, he signed for Metta in Latvia.[2] Before the 2021 season, he signed for Lithuanian club Panevėžys.[3] Before the 2022 season, Franklin signed for Paraná in Brazil.[4] On 23 January 2022, he debuted for Paraná during a 1–0 loss to Athletico.

International career

Franklin is eligible to represent the Nigeria national team internationally through his father.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Franklin Joseph iz Corinthiansa stigao u Lokomotivu!. nklokomotiva.hr.
  2. Web site: Iepazīsti FK Metta jaunpienācēju - Franklin Joseph Tochukwu. fsmetta.lv.
  3. Web site: „Panevėžys“ pasistiprino vidurio gynėju. sportas.lt.
  4. Web site: Paraná Clube anuncia a contratação do zagueiro Franklin, ex-Corinthians. ge.globo.com.
  5. Web site: 'Gilzinho', zagueiro do Corinthians quer se naturalizar nigeriano: 'Jogo pela minha família'. espn.com.br.