Kelsey Egwu

Kelsey Egwu (born February 1, 2004) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for FC London in League1 Ontario.

Kelsey Egwu
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-02-01) February 1, 2004
Place of birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 FC London
Youth career
St. Albert Impact FC
Edmonton Strikers SC
BTB Academy
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– MacEwan Griffins 11 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 FC Edmonton 1 (0)
2023– FC London 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 6, 2023

Early life

Egwu is of Nigerian descent[1] and was born in Toronto in Canada, before moving to Nigeria.[2] In 2015, he moved back to Canada, this time in Edmonton.[2] Egwu played youth soccer with St. Albert Impact FC, Edmonton Strikers and BTB Academy.[3] In 2021, he had a training stint with Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League.[3] He played for Team Alberta at the 2022 Canada Summer Games.[4]

University career

In 2022, he began attending MacEwan University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[2][5]

Club career

On April 30, 2022, Egwu signed a U18 developmental contract with FC Edmonton of the Canadian Premier League.[6] He made his debut on May 14, playing the full 90 against Pacific FC.[7][8]

In February 2023, he joined FC London in League1 Ontario.[9]

Career statistics
As of May 6, 2023[10]
Club League Season League Playoffs National Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
FC Edmonton 2022 Canadian Premier League 10—00—10
FC London 2023[11] League1 Ontario 30———30
Career Total 4000000040

References
  1. Akinremi, Crowther-Rufus (May 18, 2022). "Kelsey Egwu (Age 18) Debuts For FC Edmonton. The Next Tomori". Wyngback.
  2. Hagen, Jefferson (September 1, 2022). "Centre-back Egwu joins Griffins after playing for FC Edmonton". MacEwan Griffins.
  3. Jacques, John (May 1, 2022). "Eddies Add Defensive Duo To Developmental Deals". Northern Tribune.
  4. "Canada Summer Games Rosters announced". Alberta Soccer Association. August 6, 2022.
  5. "Kelsey Egwu MacEwan profile". MacEwan Griffins.
  6. "Eddies sign Egwu and Sylvester to U-18 development contracts". FC Edmonton. April 30, 2022.
  7. Van Diest, Derek (May 15, 2022). "FC Edmonton put up another good fight, but fall short again". Edmonton Sun.
  8. Hills, Jason (May 14, 2022). "FC Edmonton shows no quit in 2-1 loss to Pacific FC". FC Edmonton.
  9. Jacques, John (February 24, 2023). "FC London Lands Former Eddies Youngster Kelsey Egwu". Northern Tribune.
  10. Kelsey Egwu at Soccerway
  11. "Kelsey Egwu 2023 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.

Kelsey Egwu at Soccerway


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