Chidera Ejuke

Chidera Ejuke (born 2 January 1998) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a winger for La Liga club Sevilla and the Nigeria national team.^[1]

Career

In March 2017, Ejuke signed a three-year contract with Eliteserien side Vålerenga. In July 2019, he moved to the Netherlands to play for SC Heerenveen, ignoring interest from clubs as Besiktas JK and Lazio Roma.^[2]

CSKA Moscow

On 28 August 2020, CSKA Moscow announced the signing of Ejuke from Heerenveen on a four-year contract.^[3]

On 30 September 2020, He scored the third goal in a 3–1 derby win over Spartak Moscow.^[4]

Loan to Hertha BSC

On 3 July 2022, Ejuke suspended his contract with CSKA Moscow for the 2022–23 season, having taken advantage of the FIFA ruling relating to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.^[5] On 13 July 2022, Ejuke joined Hertha BSC in Germany for the 2022–23 season, He came on in the 56th minute of Hertha Berlins 3-1 loss to Union Berlin for his debut on the 6 August 2022.^[6]

Loan to Royal Antwerp

On 5 July 2023, Ejuke suspended his contract with CSKA for the 2023–24 season under the FIFA regulations.^[7]

On 30 July 2023, Belgian champions Royal Antwerp announced the signing of Ejuke on a one-year deal. The club referred that an exemption from FIFA for players active in Russia allowed the deal to happen.^[8]

Sevilla

On 17 June 2024, Ejuke signed for Spanish club Sevilla following the expiration of his contract at CSKA Moscow.^[9]

International career

Ejuke debuted for the Nigeria national team in a friendly 1–1 tie with Tunisia on 13 October 2020.^[10]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 23 August 2024^[11]

^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League

Honours

Individual

Eredivisie Talent of the Month: September 2019^[12]

References

^ "Official: Rohr Calls Up Ejuke, Sanusi, Tijani Two Other New Players For CIV, Tunisia Friendlies". completesports.com. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
^ "Breaking – Chidera "Nigerian Iniesta" Ejike Joins Valerenga". owngoalnigeria.com. Own Goal Nigeria. 10 March 2017. Archived from the original on 11 March 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.
^ "Чидера Эджуке стал игроком ПФК ЦСКА". pfc-cska.com/ (in Russian). PFC CSKA Moscow. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
^ "Ejuke secures CSKA Moscow derby win over Spartak Moscow". goal.com. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
^ "Эджуке и Сигурдссон приостановили контракты с ПФК ЦСКА". pfc-cska.com/ (in Russian). PFC CSKA Moscow. 3 July 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
^ "CHIDERA EJUKE JOINS HERTHA BSC!". Hertha BSC. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
^ "Чидера Эджуке и Арнор Сигурдссон приостановили контракты с ПФК ЦСКА" (in Russian). PFC CSKA Moscow. 5 July 2023.
^ "AANVALLENDE VERSTERKING VOOR RAFC" [Attacking reinforcements for RAFC]. RAFC (in Dutch). 30 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
^ "Chidera Ejuke becomes our first summer signing". Sevilla FC. 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
^ "Nigeria vs. Tunisia - 13 October 2020 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
^ Chidera Ejuke at Soccerway
^ "Donyell Malen named as player of the month for september". eredivisie.nl. 7 October 2019. Archived from the original on 30 May 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.

[12] Appearances in UEFA Europa League

[13] Appearances in UEFA Champions League

[1] "Official: Rohr Calls Up Ejuke, Sanusi, Tijani Two Other New Players For CIV, Tunisia Friendlies". completesports.com. Retrieved 21 September 2020.

[2] "Breaking – Chidera "Nigerian Iniesta" Ejike Joins Valerenga". owngoalnigeria.com. Own Goal Nigeria. 10 March 2017. Archived from the original on 11 March 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2017.

[Chidera_Ejuke-3] "Чидера Эджуке стал игроком ПФК ЦСКА". pfc-cska.com/ (in Russian). PFC CSKA Moscow. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.

[4] "Ejuke secures CSKA Moscow derby win over Spartak Moscow". goal.com. Retrieved 13 September 2020.

[5] "Эджуке и Сигурдссон приостановили контракты с ПФК ЦСКА". pfc-cska.com/ (in Russian). PFC CSKA Moscow. 3 July 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2022.

[6] "CHIDERA EJUKE JOINS HERTHA BSC!". Hertha BSC. 13 July 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.

[7] "Чидера Эджуке и Арнор Сигурдссон приостановили контракты с ПФК ЦСКА" (in Russian). PFC CSKA Moscow. 5 July 2023.

[8] "AANVALLENDE VERSTERKING VOOR RAFC" [Attacking reinforcements for RAFC]. RAFC (in Dutch). 30 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.

[9] "Chidera Ejuke becomes our first summer signing". Sevilla FC. 17 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.

[10] "Nigeria vs. Tunisia - 13 October 2020 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.

[11] Chidera Ejuke at Soccerway

[EPOMSep19-14] "Donyell Malen named as player of the month for september". eredivisie.nl. 7 October 2019. Archived from the original on 30 May 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.