David Ozoh

David Ikechukwu Ozoh (born 6 May 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Crystal Palace. Born in Spain, he is a youth international for England.

David Ozoh
Personal information
Full name David Ikechukwu Ozoh[1]
Date of birth (2005-05-06) 6 May 2005
Place of birth Valencia, Spain[2]
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Crystal Palace
Number 52
Youth career
2013–2023 Crystal Palace
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Crystal Palace 1 (0)
International career‡
2023– England U18 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:42, 21 January 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:21, 11 June 2023 (UTC)

Career

Ozoh joined the youth academy of Crystal Palace at the age of 8. He worked his way up their youth categories, playing for the U18 and U23 sides. Ozoh first saw success winning the Riddlesdown Collegiate Intercollegiate Cup in year 7 and the Playstation Schools Cup in year 9 alongside Aiden Sisk and George 'Vinny' Vincent, Brandon Lee was also in attendance alongside James 'Jimmy' Anderson. On 11 August 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the club.[3] He made his professional debut for Crystal Palace as a late substitute in a 0–0 Premier League draw with Newcastle United on 21 January 2023.[4]

International career

Ozoh was born in Valencia, Spain to Nigerian parents and moved to England at a young age. [5] He was called up to the England U18s in March 2023[6] and made his debut during a 2-1 win over Croatia in Medulin on 22 March 2023.[7]

Career statistics
As of match played 21 January 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Crystal Palace 2022–23[8] Premier League 10000010
Career total 10000010

Honours

Individual

Squad

References
  1. "2022/23 Premier League squad lists". www.premierleague.com.
  2. "Crystal Palace Make Loan Decision on Valencia-born Nigerian Midfielder THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com.
  3. Smith, Matt (11 August 2022). "Midfielder David Ozoh has signed a professional contract with Crystal Palace". Football.London.
  4. "Newcastle frustrated by Palace in goalless draw - reaction". BBC Sport. 20 January 2023.
  5. "Confirmed : Anglo-Spanish-Nigerian midfielder signs new deal with Crystal Palace". All Nigeria Soccer. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  6. Smith, Frank (17 March 2023). "England MU18 squad heading to Croatia". The Football Association. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  7. Hides, Leanne (22 March 2023). "Report: Croatia 1-2 England MU18s".
  8. "Games played by David Ozoh in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  9. "David Ozoh scoops Under-21s Player of the Season Award". Crystal Palace F.C. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.


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