Wesley Okoduwa

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Wesley Okoduwa
Personal information
Date of birth (2008-05-12) 12 May 2008 (age 16)
Place of birth New York City, United States
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Number 61
Youth career
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2024– Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 (0)
International career‡
2023–2024 England U16 8 (0)
2024– England U17 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 November 2024

Wesley Okoduwa (born 12 May 2008) is a footballer who plays as a defender for Wolves. Born in the United States, he has represented England internationally at youth level.

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Early life

Okoduwa was born on 12 May 2008 in New York City, United States. The son of Nigeria international Emmanuel Okoduwa, he moved to England as a child, where he lived with his mother. [1]

Club career

As a youth player, Okoduwa joined the youth academy of English side Wolves. In 2023, he was promoted to the club's under-18 team before being promoted to their reserve team in 2024. The same year, he received interest from English Premier League sides Manchester United and Chelsea. [2]

Style of play

Okoduwa plays as a defender. English newspaper Express & Star wrote in 2024 that he "is physically suited to the modern game and has impressed with his athletic ability... still has plenty to learn regarding his ball retention and defensive positioning". [3]

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References

  1. ↑ "Bronx-born Wesley Okoduwa continues to make big strides at Wolves". American Soccer Now. 3 October 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  2. ↑ "Wolverhampton Wanderers FC: Three Young Wolves". Vavel. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  3. ↑ "The Wolves pups hoping to make the main pack". Express & Star. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
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