Raphael Odogwu

Raphael Chidi Odogwu (born 28 January 1991) is an Italian footballer who plays as a forward for Serie B club Südtirol.[1]

Raphael Odogwu
Personal information
Full name Raphael Chidi Odogwu
Date of birth (1991-01-28) 28 January 1991
Place of birth Verona, Italy
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Südtirol
Number 9
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2014 Virtus Verona 162 (31)
2014–2015 Real Vicenza 12 (1)
2015 Renate 16 (0)
2015–2016 Altovicentino 34 (17)
2016–2019 Arzignano 80 (35)
2019–2020 Virtus Verona 27 (8)
2020– Südtirol 88 (16)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 July 2023

Club career

Raphael Chidi Odogwu started his professional career with his childhood club Virtus Verona. He later had stints with Real Vicenza, Renate, Altovicentino, and Arzignano before returning to Virtus Verona in 2019. On 24 July 2020 he signed a 2-year contract with Südtirol.[2]

Personal life

Odogwu was born in Italy to a Nigerian father and Italian mother.[2] His father is from the Igbo tribe.

References

  1. Raphael Odogwu at TuttoCalciatori.net (in Italian)
  2. "In attacco arriva la potenza di Raphael Odogwu" (Press release) (in Italian). Südtirol. 24 July 2020.


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