Zach Awe Explained

Zach Awe
Fullname:Zachariah Olumide Awe
Birth Place:Greenwich, London
Birth Date:9 January 2004
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Accrington Stanley
(on loan from Southampton)
Clubnumber:4
Youthyears1:2012–2023
Youthclubs1:Arsenal
Youthyears2:2023–
Youthclubs2:Southampton
Years1:2024–
Clubs1:Southampton
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:→ Accrington Stanley (loan)
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2019–2020
Nationalteam1:England U16
Nationalcaps1:9
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:21:08, 17 August 2024 (UTC)

Zachariah Olumide Awe (born 9 January 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Accrington Stanley on loan from club Southampton. He is an England youth international.[1]

Club career

Awe spent eleven years in the youth ranks at Arsenal.[2] He made appearances in the EFL Trophy for Arsenal, and was included in match-day squads for the first team, and was an unused substitute in the Premier League without making a first team debut.[3] He joined Southampton in August 2023, despite being offered new terms by his hometown club, signing a three-year contract, initially joining the Under-21's for the 2023–24 season.[4] [5] [6]

On 4 July 2024, Awe joined League Two club Accrington Stanley on a season-long loan.[7] He made his debut for the club on 10 August 2024 in a 4–1 defeat against Doncaster Rovers.[8]

International career

Awe made his debut playing for the England U-16 side in August 2019.[9] In September 2023 he was called up to the England U-20 side.[10]

Style of play

He has been described as a ball-playing central defender, comfortable with the ball at his feet and capable of playing out from the back.[11]

Personal life

Born in Greenwich, London,[12] he has Nigerian and St Lucian heritage.[13] [14]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Southampton2024–25Premier League0000000000
Accrington Stanley (loan)2024–25League Two2000100030
Total2000100030

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zach Awe. Soccerway. 9 August 2023.
  2. Web site: Zach Awe's first words as Southampton complete transfer for Arsenal centre-back. Hampshire Live. 9 August 2023. 8 August 2023. Mark. Wyatt.
  3. Web site: Begley . Emlyn . 10 February 2022 . Wolverhampton Wanderers 0–1 Arsenal . 9 August 2023 . BBC Sport.
  4. Web site: Southampton complete signing of promising former Arsenal defender. Daily Echo. 9 August 2023. 8 August 2023. Alfie. House.
  5. Web site: Former Arsenal defender Zach Awe to join Southampton. The Athletic. 9 August 2023. Jordan. Campbell. 29 July 2023.
  6. Web site: 8 August 2023 . Saints confirm Zach Awe signing . 9 August 2023 . Southampton FC.
  7. Web site: 4 July 2024 . Zach Awe joins Accrington on loan . 4 July 2024 . Southampton FC.
  8. Web site: 10 August 2024 . Doncaster Rovers 4–1 Accrington Stanley . 10 August 2024 . BBC Sport.
  9. Web site: ENGLAND U16 VS. DENMARK U16 2 - 0. Soccerway. 9 August 2023. 18 August 2019.
  10. Web site: Daily Echo. 6 September 2023. George. Rees-Julian. 5 September 2023. Southampton defender receives late call up to England youth team squad.
  11. Web site: Arsenal contract rebel 'discussed' by Leicester City as free transfer looms. Leicester Mercury. 9 August 2023. 27 June 2023. Luke. Rawley.
  12. Web site: Zach Awe. Arsenal.com. 9 August 2023.
  13. Web site: Who is Zach Awe? 18 Year Old Nigerian Defender Who Made Arsenal’s Bench Against Wolves . February 11, 2022. thestreetjournal.org. 9 August 2023.
  14. Web site: Official: Flying Eagles-eligible CB joins Southampton after release by Arsenal . allnigeriasoccer.com. 9 August 2023. 8 August 2023.

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