Christian Ibeagha
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christian Ogochukwu Ibeagha | ||
| Date of birth | January 10, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2007 | IMG Soccer Academy | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2010 | Duke Blue Devils | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008 | Bradenton Academics | 12 | (1) |
| 2009 | Cary Clarets | 13 | (1) |
| 2011–2012 | Carolina Dynamo | 9 | (1) |
| 2012 | Puerto Rico Islanders | 6 | (0) |
| 2013–2015 | Bohemians 1905 | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | → FC Suðuroy (on loan) | 24 | (1) |
| 2016– | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 29 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2006 | United States U17 | 1 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 1, 2016. | |||
Christian Ogochukwu Ibeagha (born January 10, 1990) is a Nigerian-born American soccer player who currently plays for Colorado Springs Switchbacks in the United Soccer League.
Career
Youth, College and Amateur
Ibeagha spent his entire college career at Duke University. Prior to Duke, he was a Two-time NSCAA Youth All-America selection and a member of the U.S. soccer residency program in 2006 and 2007.
In his freshman year, Ibeagha was named to the All-ACC Freshman team after making 16 appearances for Duke in 2007. In 2008, he made 20 appearances and recorded an assist. He was also ranked fourth in the team in minutes played with 1,513. In his junior year, Ibeagha was named to the NSCAA All-South Region third team after making 20 appearances and finishing with a goal and an assist. In his senior season, Ibeagha started the first five games of the season before suffering a season-ending injury.
During his time in College, Ibeagha also played in the USL Premier Development League, spending the 2008 season with Bradenton Academics[1] and the 2009 season with Cary Clarets.[2] He also spent two seasons with Carolina Dynamo after failing to sign with a professional club.[3][4]
Professional
On July 26, 2012, Ibeagha signed his first professional contract, joining NASL club Puerto Rico Islanders.[5] About a week later, Ibeagha made his professional debut in a 2-1 victory over San Antonio Scorpions FC.
Ibeagha signed with Bohemians 1905 in the Czech Republic in October 2013.[6]
In February 2015 he signed with the Faroese club FC Suðuroy on loan. After his release from Bohemians, Ibeagha joined United Soccer League side Colorado Springs Switchbacks.[7]
Personal
Christian's brother, Sebastien Ibeagha, currently plays for Houston Dynamo.[8]
References
- ↑ 2008 Bradention Academics stats
- ↑ 2009 Cary Clarets
- ↑ 2011 Carolina Dynamo stats
- ↑ 2012 Carolina Dynamo stats
- ↑ "Islanders Add Depth". prislandersfc.com. Puerto Rico Islanders. July 26, 2012. Retrieved August 23, 2012.
- ↑ "Pro Prospects: New French-American emerges | Club Soccer News | Youth Soccer News". topdrawersoccer.com. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
- ↑ http://switchbacksfc.com/switchbacks-add-nigerian-defender-christian-ibeagha-to-roster/
- ↑ http://www.houstondynamo.com/academy/player/sebastien-ibeagha