Goteh Ntignee
Goteh Ntignee (born May 10, 2002) is a Beninese professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Ligue 2 side Annecy, on loan from Cavalry FC of the Canadian Premier League.
![]() Ntignee in 2021 with Lokomotive Leipzig | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | May 10, 2002 | ||
Place of birth | Kpomassè, Benin | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team |
Annecy (on loan from Cavalry FC) | ||
Number | 11 | ||
Youth career | |||
Grasslands SA | |||
Eastside Memorial FC | |||
Pacific Elite Soccer Institute | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019 | Victoria Highlanders | 8 | (4) |
2020–2022 | Lokomotive Leipzig | 2 | (0) |
2022 | FC Grimma | 12 | (0) |
2022– | Cavalry FC | 18 | (2) |
2023– | → Annecy (loan) | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 31, 2023 |
Early life
Born in Kpomassè, Benin, Ntignee moved to Canada at age four,[1] first settling in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, before later moving to Brooks, Alberta and then Coaldale, Alberta, at ages nine and ten respectively.[2] Ntignee began playing youth soccer with Grasslands SA at age nine.[2] Afterwards, he played with Eastside Memorial FC, later joining the Pacific Elite Soccer Institute.[3][4] In 2018/19, he played at the senior amateur level with Westcatle United in the Vancouver Island Soccer League winning the league title, while winning the finals MVP and finishing as a finalist for Rookie of the Year.[5]
Club career
In April 2019, Ntignee joined the Victoria Highlanders in USL League Two.[5] He scored four goals in eight games during the 2019 season.[6]
In August 2020, he signed with German Regionalliga Nordost club FC Lokomotive Leipzig.[7]
On January 31, 2022, he moved to NOFV-Oberliga Süd club FC Grimma.[8][9]
On August 10, 2022, Ntignee signed a multi-year contract with Canadian Premier League club Cavalry FC.[10][11] On October 8, he made his debut in the final game of the season against Pacific FC, helping set up the winning goal by Ben Fisk.[12] On June 24, he scored his first goal for the club against York United FC.[13]
On August 31, 2023, Ntignee joined French Ligue 2 side Annecy on an initial loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season, with the deal set to become permanent at the end of the 2023-24 season.[14][15][16] The transfer will be for a reported fee of $500,000 with additional add-ons, setting a new Canadian Premier League record for the league's highest transfer fee.[17][18]
International career
Ntingee was born in Benin and raised in Canada, and is of Nigerian descent.[19][20] In 2017, Ntingee attended a development camp with the Canada U15 team.[21]
In 2019, he attended a camp with the Nigeria U17 team ahead of the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[22]
Career statistics
- As of match played August 4, 2023[23]
Club | Season | League | Playoffs | National cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Victoria Highlanders FC | 2019[24] | USL League Two | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | |||
1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig | 2020–21[25] | Regionalliga Nordost | 2 | 0 | — | — | 0[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
2021–22[25][26] | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||
Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
FC Grimma | 2021–22[25] | NOFV-Oberliga Süd | 12 | 0 | — | — | 0[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||
Cavalry FC | 2022 | Canadian Premier League | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |
2023 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 18 | 2 | |||
Total | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 | ||
Career total | 39 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 6 |
- Appearance(s) in Saxony Cup
References
- Hunt, Stephen (31 August 2023). "Calgary-raised Cavalry FC winger Goteh Ntignee joins French club FC Annecy". CTV News.
- Goteh Ntignee at the Canadian Soccer Association
- "Cavalry FC Signs Goteh Ntignee to 2022 Roster". Cavalry FC. August 10, 2022.
- Jacques, John (August 31, 2023). "Rumour: Ntignee Set For FC Annecy?". Northern Tribune.
- Armond, J.P. (April 10, 2019). "Highlanders sign Goteh Ntignee". Lake Side Buoys.
- "Ntignee and Hammoud Make the Jump to Germany". Victoria Highlanders FC. September 1, 2020.
- Kämpf, Anton (August 21, 2020). "1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig: Torwart-Frage und kanadischer Neuzugang" [1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig: goalkeeper question and Canadian newcomer]. Sportbuzzer (in German).
- "Nach Probezeit: FC Grimma holt Sturm-Talent Ntignee von Lok Leipzig" [After a probationary period: FC Grimma brings storm talent Ntignee from Lok Leipzig]. Sportsbuzzer (in German). January 31, 2022.
- "Goteh Ntingnee velässt den 1. FC Lok" [Goteh Ntignee leaves 1. FC Lok]. 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig (in German). January 31, 2022.
- Jacques, John (August 10, 2022). "Cavalry FC Adds Young Winger Goteh Ntignee". Northern Tribune.
- "Highlanders resideny alumni, Goteh Ntingee, has signed a contract with Cavalry FC". Victoria Highlanders FC. August 15, 2022.
- Tierney, Mitchell (October 8, 2022). "Highlights:Cavalry stun Pacific FC with late Ben Fisk goal to win regular season finale at Spruce Meadows". Canadian Premier League.
- Rhodes, Benedict (June 24, 2023). "Highlights: Cavalry FC 2-1 York United — CPL Match #45". Canadian Premier League.
- "Cavalry FC Announces League-Record Transfer of Goteh Ntignee". Cavalry FC. August 31, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- Tierney, Mitchell (August 31, 2023). "'The pipeline is thriving': Cavalry FC's Goteh Ntignee joins French club FC Annecy in league-record move". Canadian Premier League.
- "FC Annecy : le Canadien Goteh Ntignee arrive en prêt" [FC Annecy: Canadian Goteh Ntignee arrives on loan]. Le Dauphiné Libéré (in French). August 31, 2023.
- Jacques, John (31 August 2023). "Ntignee Nails FC Annecy Contract In CPL Record Transfer". Northern Tribune. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- Saelhof, Todd (8 September 2023). "Cavalry's transfer of Goteh Ntignee to French side a win for everyone". Calgary Sun.
- "Lowdown On Goteh Ntignee – The Canadian-Nigerian In Nigeria U17 Camp For 2019 WYC – OwnGoal Nigeria". August 26, 2019.
- Gangué-Ruzic, Alexandre (August 21, 2023). "'It's the right place for me': Goteh Ntignee eager to follow in footsteps of Loturi, Waterman at Cavalry FC". OneSoccer.
- "Well done Goteh Ntignee for representing Team Canada at the U-15 National Showcase". Eastside Memorial FC.
- "Lowdown on Goteh Ntignee – the Canadian-Nigerian in Nigeria U17 camp for 2019 WYC". Own Goal Nigeria. August 26, 2019.
- Goteh Ntignee at Soccerway
- "Goteh Ntingee 2019 USL2 Stats". USL League Two.
- "Goteh Ntignee » Club matches". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- "Wernesgüner Sachsenpokal" [Wernesgüner Saxony Cup]. Fussball.de (in German).
External links
- Goteh Ntignee at Soccerway
- Goteh Ntignee at FuPa
- Goteh Ntignee at the Canadian Soccer Association