Michael Udebuluzor Explained

Michael Udebuluzor
米高
Fullname:Michael Chibuikem Udebuluzor
Birth Date:1 April 2004
Birth Place:Hong Kong
Height:1.86m[1]
Position:Striker
Currentclub:VfR Mannheim
Clubnumber:9
Youthyears1:2016–2018
Youthclubs1:Kitchee
Youthyears2:2018–2020
Youthclubs2:DFI Bad Aibling
Youthyears3:2020–2022
Youthclubs3:Ingolstadt 04
Years1:2022–2024
Clubs1:Ingolstadt 04 II
Caps1:23
Goals1:14
Years2:2022–2024
Clubs2:Ingolstadt 04
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:VfR Mannheim
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:Hong Kong
Nationalcaps1:12
Nationalgoals1:2
Ntupdate:11 June 2024
Pcupdate:30 June 2024

Michael Chibuikem Udebuluzor (Chinese: 米高; born 1 April 2004) is a Hong Kong professional footballer who plays as a striker for Oberliga Baden-Württemberg club VfR Mannheim and the Hong Kong national team.

Club career

FC Ingolstadt 04

In July 2022, Udebuluzor debuted for Ingolstadt 04 II.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] On 6 August 2023, Udebuluzor made his first team debut for Ingolstadt 04 in 3. Liga against FC Erzgebirge Aue.

Mannheim

On 17 August 2024, Udebuluzor signed for Oberliga Baden-Württemberg club VfR Mannheim.[8]

International career

On 8 September 2023, it was announced that Udebuluzor had received his HKSAR passport after renouncing his Nigerian citizenship, making him eligible to represent Hong Kong internationally.

On 11 September 2023, Udebuluzor made his international debut for Hong Kong in a friendly match against Brunei. On 12 October 2023, he scored his first international goal in a game against Bhutan, scoring a brace in the match.

On 26 December 2023, Udebuluzor was named in Hong Kong's squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.[9]

Personal life

Udebuluzor is the son of former Nigerian professional footballer Cornelius Udebuluzor. He was born while his father was playing for Rangers in the Hong Kong First Division League.[10]

Career statistics

International

National teamYearAppsGoals
Hong Kong202352
202470
Total122

International goals

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.12 October 2023Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong 1–04–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification
22–0

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AFC Asian Cup 2023 team – Hong Kong China . 2024-01-14 . the-afc.com.
  2. Web site: Meier . Julian . 2023-08-24 . Michael Udebuluzor hat einen steinigen Weg hinter sich – nun startet er beim FCI durch . 2023-09-10 . Donaukurier.de . de . 2023-08-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230826211254/https://www.donaukurier.de/regionalsport/ingolstadt/michael-udebuluzor-hat-einen-steinigen-weg-hinter-sich-nun-startet-er-beim-fci-durch-14155853 . live .
  3. Web site: 2022-05-12 . Bundesliga beckons for Hong Kong teen Michael Udebuluzor after move to Germany . dead . https://archive.today/20230909173507/https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3177378/bundesliga-beckons-hong-kong-teen-michael-udebuluzor-after-move . 2023-09-09 . 2023-09-11 . South China Morning Post.
  4. Web site: 2023-06-05 . 香港隊 準入籍兵米高：想寫下自己嘅香港故事 . 2023-09-10 . on.cc . zh-hk . 2023-09-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230910025927/https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/sport/20230605/bkn-20230605125547849-0605_00882_001.html . live .
  5. Web site: 2022-05-22 . Ingolstadt-Talent Udebuluzor: Für den Profi-Traum allein von Hongkong nach Deutschland . dead . https://archive.today/20230909221333/https://www.transfermarkt.de/ingolstadt-talent-udebuluzor-fur-den-profi-traum-allein-von-hongkong-nach-deutschland/view/news/404592 . 2023-09-09 . 2023-09-11 . Transfer Markt . German.
  6. Web site: Kin-wa . Chan . 2023-06-10 . Footballer waiting 6 months for Hong Kong passport scores hat-trick – then leaves town, with international dream denied . dead . https://archive.today/20230909120013/https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3223657/teen-striker-waiting-6-months-hong-kong-passport-scores-hat-trick-then-leaves-town-international . 2023-09-09 . 2023-09-11 . South China Morning Post.
  7. Web site: 2023-03-21 . 安達臣天才歸港計畫 旅歐球員米高6月加入？ . 2023-09-10 . Bastille Post . Chinese . 2023-09-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230910025928/https://www.bastillepost.com/hongkong/article/12486893-%e6%b8%af%e8%b6%85%ef%bd%9c%e5%ae%89%e9%81%94%e8%87%a3%e5%a4%a9%e6%89%8d%e6%ad%b8%e6%b8%af%e8%a8%88%e7%95%ab-%e6%97%85%e6%ad%90%e7%90%83%e5%93%a1%e7%b1%b3%e9%ab%986%e6%9c%88%e5%8a%a0%e5%85%a5%ef%bc%9f . live .
  8. Web site: VfR Mannheim verpflichtet Michael Udebuluzor – VfR Mannheim 1896 e.V. . 2024-08-17 . de-DE.
  9. Web site: 中國香港代表隊 – 決選名單. Hong Kong, China Team – Finalists. 26 December 2023. 15 January 2024. Hong Kong Football Association. zh.
  10. Web site: Bundesliga beckons Hong Kong teen Michael Udebulozor after move . 12 May 2022 . South China Morning Post. 12 May 2022 .

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