Ovie Ejeheri
Ovie Prince Ejeheri (born 23 April 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for SJK, on loan from Arsenal.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ovie Prince Ejeheri[1] | ||
Date of birth | 23 April 2003 | ||
Place of birth | Greenwich, England | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Team information | |||
Current team |
SJK (on loan from Arsenal) | ||
Number | 1 | ||
Youth career | |||
2011–2021 | Arsenal | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2021– | Arsenal | 0 | (0) |
2022–2023 | → Chelmsford City (loan) | 21 | (0) |
2023– | → SJK (loan) | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:30, 10 April 2023 (UTC) |
Club career
Ejeheri joined Arsenal at the age of eight. In August 2021, Ejeheri signed his first professional contract with the club.[2][3]
On 6 July 2022, Ejeheri signed for National League South club Chelmsford City on loan until January 2023.[4] Over the course of Ejeheri's time at Chelmsford, Ejeheri made 25 appearances in all competitions, keeping 12 clean sheets.[5] On 19 January 2023, Ejeheri signed for Finnish club SJK until the end of the season.[6] On 28 January 2023, Ejeheri made his debut for SJK, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 loss against KuPS in the Finnish League Cup.[7]
International career
Born in Greenwich, England, Ejeheri is eligible to represent England, Nigeria or Uganda.[8][9] In December 2020, Ejeheri was involved in an England youth training camp.[10][11]
References
- "2022/23 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- Shina Oludare (4 August 2021). "Ovie Ejeheri: Arsenal confirm signing of Nigeria and Uganda prospect". Sporting News. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- "Ejeheri signs first professional contract". Arsenal F.C. 4 August 2021. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- "Ovie Ejeheri joins Chelmsford City on loan". Arsenal F.C. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- "Transfer news : Ovie Ejeheri". Chelmsford City F.C. 8 January 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- "Ovie Ejeheri joins SJK Seinajoki on loan". Arsenal F.C. 19 January 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- Ovie Ejeheri at Soccerway. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- "Ovie Ejeheri: Arsenal goalkeeper wanted by England, Nigeria and Uganda". Sky Sports. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- "Ovie Ejeheri: I've always wanted to be a goalkeeper". The Nation. 26 December 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- Shina Oludare (9 August 2021). "How 'driven competitor' Ejeheri can break into Arsenal's first team – Mertesacker". Sporting News. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- "Arsenal's Ovie Ejeheri says England training camp is a good opportunity to showcase talent". Arsenal F.C. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2023.