Nnamdi Ofoborh

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Nnamdi Ofoborh
Nnamdi Ofoborh 2018.jpg
Ofoborh in 2018
Personal information
Full name Nathan Nnamdi Ugochukwu Benjamin Asigboro Ofoborh [1]
Date of birth (1999-11-07) 7 November 1999 (age 25) [2]
Place of birth Southwark, England [2]
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) [3]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Swindon Town
Number 59
Youth career
Millwall
2016–2017 AFC Bournemouth
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2017–2021 AFC Bournemouth 3 (0)
2019–2020 → Wycombe Wanderers (loan) 18 (0)
2021 → Wycombe Wanderers (loan) 8 (0)
2021–2023 Rangers 0 (0)
2024– Swindon Town 1 (0)
International career
2019 Nigeria U20 3 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:00, 31 March 2024 (UTC)

Nathan Nnamdi Ugochukwu Benjamin Asigboro Ofoborh (born 7 November 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Swindon Town. Born in England, Ofoborh represents Nigeria internationally.

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Club career

AFC Bournemouth

Ofoborh started his youth career at Millwall before deciding to take up an apprenticeship with the Cherries in July 2016, having impressed during a trial spell, and enjoyed a fruitful two-year term with the club’s under-18s, including captaining them in his second year and being named Young Player of the Season in 2017–18. [4] Having signed his first professional deal in July 2017, Ofoborh was rewarded with a new contract in December 2018, tying him to the club until 2021. [5]

After re-signing with the club in December 2018, Ofoborh appeared on the bench for two Premier League games in the 2018–19 season, including the 1–0 home loss to Fulham on 20 April, [6] and a 1–0 home win against Tottenham Hotspur on 4 May. [7] Having trained regularly with Eddie Howe’s first-team squad, Ofoborh started pre-season friendlies against AFC Wimbledon, Girona and West Bromwich Albion in 2019, including an impressive 3–0 win against Lyon. [8]

On 2 September 2019, Ofoborh joined Wycombe Wanderers on a season-long loan. [9] He made his professional debut in Wycombe's league game against Lincoln City on 8 September 2019. [10] He scored his first professional goal for Wycombe in an EFL Trophy tie against Milton Keynes Dons on 12 November 2019. [11] Ofoborh then went on to score his first league goal for Wycombe Wanderers in a EFL League One play-off semi final against Fleetwood Town on 3 July 2020. [12] Ofoborh started in the League One Play-Off Final for Wycombe on 13 July, playing 62 minutes as Wycombe overcame Oxford United 2–1 to win promotion to the second tier of English football for the first time in their history. [13]

Following Bournemouth's relegation from the Premier League to the Championship, Ofoborh returned to the squad for the 2020–21 season. He played in a pre-season friendly game against Benfica on 29 August; a 2–1 loss. [14] He made his competitive debut for Bournemouth in an EFL Cup tie against Crystal Palace on 15 September 2020. [15] The game went to penalties and Ofoborh scored his effort as Bournemouth won the shootout. [16] Ofoborh made his league debut for the club in a 3–1 away win against Coventry City, coming on as a sub in the 90th minute. [17] On 1 February 2021, Ofoborh returned to Wycombe Wanderers on loan until the end of the 2020–21 season. [18]

Rangers

Ofoborh signed a four-year pre-contract agreement with Scottish club Rangers in February 2021. [19] A heart issue was discovered shortly after he joined the club, this sidelined Ofoborh for further tests. He failed to appear in a matchday squad during his time with Rangers. [20] On 24 August 2023, it was announced that Ofoborh had agreed to mutually terminated his contract with Rangers, which had two years remaining, and he left the club without making an appearance. [21]

Swindon Town

On 29 March 2024, Ofoborh signed for EFL League Two side Swindon Town on a contract until the end of the 2023–24 season. [22] On 6 June 2024, he signed a new extended contract with the club. [23]

International career

Ofoborh was called up to the Nigeria U20s squad for the Under-20 World Cup finals in Poland in May–June 2019, making three appearances in the tournament. He made his debut as a substitute in a 4–0 win over Qatar in their opening group game before starting in a 1–1 draw with Ukraine as the Flying Eagles advanced to the knockout stage. Ofoborh also started the round of 16 defeat by Senegal in Łódź. [24]

Career statistics

As of match played 29 March 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
AFC Bournemouth 2018–19 [25] Premier League 0000000000
2020–21 [26] Championship 3000200050
Total3000200050
Wycombe Wanderers (loan) 2019–20 [27] League One 18010006 [a] 2 [b] 252
2020–21 [26] Championship8000000080
Total260100062332
Rangers 2021–22 Scottish Premiership 0000000000
2022–23 Scottish Premiership0000000000
Total0000000000
Swindon Town 2023–24 [28] League Two 10———10
Career total300102062392
  1. ↑ Includes three appearances in the EFL Trophy and three appearances in the English Football League play-offs
  2. ↑ Includes one goal in the EFL Trophy and one goal in the English Football League play-offs

Honours

Wycombe Wanderers

Individual

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  4. ↑ "Winners crowned at player awards evening". AFC Bournemouth. 7 May 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  5. ↑ "Nnamdi Ofoborh pens new contract". AFC Bournemouth. 13 December 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
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  7. ↑ "AFC Bournemouth 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur". BBC Sport. 4 May 2019. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  8. ↑ "Cherries are Kings of Lyon". AFC Bournemouth. 13 December 2018. Retrieved 3 August 2019.
  9. ↑ "Ofoborh completes Wycombe loan". AFC Bournemouth. 2 September 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  10. ↑ "Wycombe Wanderers 3–1 Lincoln City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  11. ↑ "Report: MK Dons 1-2 Wycombe Wanderers". mkdons.com. 13 November 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
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  14. ↑ "Narrow loss in Benfica starter". AFC Bournemouth. 30 August 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  15. ↑ "Bournemouth 1-1 Crystal Palace". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  16. ↑ "Penalty shootout exit for Palace in Carabao Cup". cpfc.co.uk. 15 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  17. ↑ "Coventry City 1-3 AFC Bournemouth". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  18. ↑ "Nnamdi's back!". Wycombe Wanderers F.C. February 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  19. ↑ Nnamdi Ofoborh signs Rangers pre-contract as Bournemouth star set for Ibrox summer transfer, Daily Record . 2 February 2021.
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