Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan Explained

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
Full Name:Kelvin Osemudiamen Ehibhatiomhan[1]
Birth Date:2003 4, df=y
Birth Place:Benin City, Nigeria
Height:1.91m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Reading
Clubnumber:9
Youthclubs1:Reading
Years1:2021–
Caps1:50
Goals1:8
Club-Update:22:20, 21 August 2024 (UTC)

Kelvin Osemudiamen Ehibhatiomhan (born 23 April 2003, pronounced e-hi-batch-u-man) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Reading.

Career

On 2 July 2021, Ehibhatiomhan signed his first professional contract with Reading.[2] Ehibhatiomhan made his professional debut with the club in a 3–0 EFL Cup loss to Swansea City on 10 August 2021,[3] and then made his league debut for Reading on 6 August 2022, coming on as a late substitute for Shane Long in Reading’s 2-1 victory over Cardiff City.[4]

Ehibhatiomhan scored his first goal for Reading in an EFL Cup tie against Stevenage on 9 August 2022.[5]

On 8 May 2024, Reading activated a one-year extension to Ehibhatiomhan's contract, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2025.[6]

Personal life

Ehibhatiomhan was born in Benin City, Nigeria but lived his teenage years in England.[7]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Reading2021–22EFL Championship000010colspan="2"-10
2022–23EFL Championship810011colspan="2"-92
2023–24EFL League One4052123324711
Total4862144325713
Career total4862144325713

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL Professional retain list 2021-22. EFL.com. 16 June 2022.
  2. Web site: Seven sign on with new deals. Reading. FC. Reading FC.
  3. Web site: Reading vs. Swansea City - 10 August 2021 - Soccerway. int.soccerway.com.
  4. Web site: Reading 2-1 Cardiff City: Player Ratings . thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/ . The Tilehurst End . 6 August 2022 . 6 August 2022.
  5. News: Reading 1-2 Stevenage. . 9 August 2022 . 10 August 2022.
  6. Web site: READING FC RETAINED LIST CONFIRMED . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 8 May 2024 . 8 May 2024.
  7. Web site: Two Players of Nigerian Descent Sign New Reading Deals. July 3, 2021.