Osaze Urhoghide Explained

Osaze Urhoghide
Fullname:Osaze Urhoghide [1]
Height:1.88m
Birth Date:4 July 2000[2]
Birth Place:Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Amiens
Clubnumber:5
Youthyears1:2014–2015
Youthclubs1:CB Hounslow United
Youthyears2:–2018
Youthclubs2:AFC Wimbledon
Years1:2018–2019
Clubs1:AFC Wimbledon
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2019–2021
Clubs2:Sheffield Wednesday
Caps2:19
Goals2:0
Years3:2021–2023
Clubs3:Celtic
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:Oostende (loan)
Caps4:34
Goals4:0
Years5:2023–
Clubs5:Amiens
Caps5:18
Goals5:0
Pcupdate:15:54, 12 May 2024 (UTC)

Osaze Urhoghide (born 4 July 2000) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Amiens.

Early life

Urhoghide was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, to Nigerian parents and moved to England aged five.[3]

Club career

AFC Wimbledon

Urhoghide signed his first professional contract with AFC Wimbledon on the 6 April 2018.[4]

Sheffield Wednesday

Following his release at the end of the 2018–19 season,[5] he impressed on trial at Championship club Sheffield Wednesday, and signed a contract with the club. He made his first team debut in the FA Cup third round tie against Brighton & Hove Albion, keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 win.

On 4 June 2020, he extended his stay a further season by signing a new contract until 2021.[6] He broke back into the team under Neil Thompson and his form won him the clubs February 2021 player of the month.[7] In March 2021, Osaze started to attract interest from other clubs, with Leeds United, Crystal Place, Watford and Club Brugge all reportedly interested in the defender.[8] Sheffield Wednesday confirmed that they had offered him a new contract at the end of the 2020–21 season.[9]

Celtic

On 1 July 2021, Urhoghide signed a four-year contract with Celtic.[10] He made his debut for Celtic in a UEFA Europa League tie against Real Betis on 9 December 2021.[11] [12]

KV Oostende (loan)

On 31 January 2022, Urhoghide joined Oostende on loan until the end of the season, with the option to buy.[13] On 27 July 2022, the loan was renewed for the 2022–23 season.[14]

Amiens

On 24 July 2023, Urhoghide joined French side Amiens on a three-year deal.[15]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield Wednesday2019–20EFL Championship301040
2020–2116010170
Total19020210
Celtic2021–22Scottish Premiership0000001010
2022–230000000000
Total0000001010
KV Oostende (loan)2021–22Belgian First Division A7000000070
2022–23100000000100
Total170000000170
Career total360200010390

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL Released and Retained List 2017–18 . 37. English Football League . 18 July 2018.
  2. Web site: Osaze Urhoghide. swfc.co.uk . Sheffield Wednesday . 5 January 2020.
  3. Web site: Sheffield Wednesday's Osaze Urhoghide is spoilt for choice, and there might be a race to get him on board - He qualifies for Nigeria, the Netherlands and England. The Star. 25 July 2020. 28 December 2020. Joe. Crann.
  4. Web site: Young Dons defender signs his first pro contract. . 6 April 2018.
  5. Web site: Squad update from the manager. . 10 May 2019.
  6. Web site: Osaze commits to Wednesday. Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. 4 June 2020.
  7. Web site: Urhoghide voted Owls Player of the Month. Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. Sheffield Wednesday Football Club. 4 March 2021.
  8. Web site: Sheffield Wednesday must learn Liam Shaw lessons with in-demand Osaze Urhoghide. Examiner Live. 5 March 2021.
  9. Web site: Owls confirm 2020/21 retained list. Sheffield Wednesday F.C.. 20 May 2021.
  10. Web site: Celtic delighted to sign highly-rated defender Osaze Urhoghide. . 1 July 2021.
  11. News: Debuts for Liam Shaw and Osaze Urhoghide with eleven changes for Real Betis. celticfc.com. 9 December 2021 . 20 December 2021.
  12. News: Celtic 3-2 Real Betis. BBC. 9 December 2021 . 20 December 2021.
  13. Web site: Welkom Ozaze Urhoghide. KV Oostende. 31 January 2022.
  14. Web site: Oostende. WELCOME BACK OSAZE!. 27 July 2022. 23 August 2022.
  15. Web site: Amiens. OSAZE URHOGHIDE IS FROM AMIENS!. 25 July 2023. 25 July 2023.