Michael Udebuluzor

Michael Chibuikem Udebuluzor (Chinese: 米高; born 1 April 2004) is a Hong Kong professional footballer of Nigerian descent who currently plays as a striker for Bayernliga Nord club FC Ingolstadt 04 II.

Michael Udebuluzor
Personal information
Full name Michael Chibuikem Udebuluzor
Date of birth (2004-04-01) 1 April 2004
Place of birth Hong Kong
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 FC Ingolstadt 04 II
Number 24
Youth career
2016–2018 Kitchee
2018–2020 DFI Bad Aibling
2020–2023 FC Ingolstadt 04
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– FC Ingolstadt 04 II 11 (8)
2022– FC Ingolstadt 04 1 (0)
International career‡
2023– Hong Kong 3 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 September 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17 October 2023

Club career

FC Ingolstadt

In July 2023, Udebuluzor was promoted from the youth team to FC Ingolstadt 04 II.[1][2][3][4][5][6] On 6 August 2023, Udebuluzor made his first team debut for FC Ingolstadt 04 in 3. Liga against FC Erzgebirge Aue.

International career

On 8 September 2023, it was announced that Udebuluzor had received his HKSAR passport after giving up his Nigerian passport, making him eligible to represent Hong Kong internationally.

On 11 September 2023, Udebuluzor made his international debut for Hong Kong in a friendly match against Brunei. On 12 October 2023, he scored his first international goals, in a game against Bhutan, scoring a brace in the match.

Personal life

Udebuluzor is the son of former Nigerian professional footballer Cornelius Udebuluzor. He was born when his father was playing for Rangers in the Hong Kong First Division League at that time.[7]

Career statistics

International
As of matches last played 17 October 2023
National team Year Apps Goals
Hong Kong 2023 3 2
Total 3 2

International goals
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 12 October 2023 Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong  Bhutan 1–0 4–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification
2 2–0

References
  1. Meier, Julian (2023-08-24). "Michael Udebuluzor hat einen steinigen Weg hinter sich – nun startet er beim FCI durch". Donaukurier.de (in German). Archived from the original on 2023-08-26. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  2. "Bundesliga beckons for Hong Kong teen Michael Udebuluzor after move to Germany". South China Morning Post. 2022-05-12. Archived from the original on 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
  3. "香港隊 準入籍兵米高：想寫下自己嘅香港故事". on.cc (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). 2023-06-05. Archived from the original on 2023-09-10. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  4. "Ingolstadt-Talent Udebuluzor: Für den Profi-Traum allein von Hongkong nach Deutschland". Transfer Markt (in German). 2022-05-22. Archived from the original on 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
  5. Kin-wa, Chan (2023-06-10). "Footballer waiting 6 months for Hong Kong passport scores hat-trick – then leaves town, with international dream denied". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
  6. "安達臣天才歸港計畫 旅歐球員米高6月加入？". Bastille Post (in Chinese). 2023-03-21. Archived from the original on 2023-09-10. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
  7. "Bundesliga beckons Hong Kong teen Michael Udebulozor after move". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
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