Peter Ambrose

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Peter Ambrose
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-06-10) 10 June 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Nigeria
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Aberdeen
Number 32
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022 Balıkesirspor 12 (1)
2022–2024 Újpest 45 (10)
2024– Aberdeen 7 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Peter Ambrose (born 10 June 2002) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a striker for Aberdeen.

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Career

Ambrose commenced his football career in his native Nigeria with Optimum Academy in Abuja, before signing for Balıkesirspor's youth side in 2021. He made his professional debut against Samsunspor in January 2022.

In 2022, Ambrose signed for Hungarian side Újpest. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players. [1] On 12 November 2022, he scored his first goal for the club during a 1–3 loss to Paks. [2] He finished last season as the team's top goalscorer with 10 goals in 27 starts.

Ambrose signed for Aberdeen FC in June 2024 and became Jimmy Thelin's second summer signing. [3] He signed a three-year deal with The Dons, for an undisclosed fee, with the option of an additional year. [4]

Commenting on his transfer, Ambrose - who attracted interest from other clubs in the UK and Europe - said: "When I was told of the interest from Aberdeen I was so grateful. Growing up as a kid I knew about the Scottish League and Aberdeen so I feel it is a big step for me." [5]

He scored his first goal for the club after coming on as a substitute in a 6-0 Scottish League Cup victory over Dumbarton FC. [6]

Style of play

Ambrose mainly operates as a striker. He is known for his speed. [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "Peter Ambrose: Mészöly Géza olyan, mint egy mentor vagy egy apa". m4sport.hu. 14 March 2024.
  2. ↑ "Ujpest striker Peter Ambrose ready to play for Olympic Eagles". peoplesdailyng.com. 15 November 2022.
  3. ↑ "Aberdeen FC - Peter Ambrose is a Don".
  4. ↑ "Peter Ambrose joins Aberdeen as Jimmy Thelin completes double swoop". 14 June 2024.
  5. ↑ "Aberdeen sign Nigerian striker Peter Ambrose from Ujpest". 14 June 2024.
  6. ↑ "Aberdeen finish top with 100% record & six-goal win over Dumbarton: Scottish League Cup".
  7. ↑ "Ujpest assistant boss delivers lowdown on Aberdeen signing Peter Ambrose". pressandjournal.co.uk. 20 June 2024.
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