Biography
Lesley Chimuanya Ugochukwu (born 26 March 2004), commonly known as Lesley Ugochukwu, is a talented footballer from France.
He showcased his skills as a midfielder for the prestigious Premier League side, Chelsea. Notably, Lesley Ugochukwu is also eligible to proudly represent Nigeria on the international stage.
French football player
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Full name: | Lesley Chimuanya Ugochukwu |
Stage name: | Lesley Ugochukwu |
Born: | March 26, 2004 (age 20) |
Place of birth: | Rennes, France |
Nationality: | Nigeria, France |
Education: | Do not have |
Height: | 1.91 minutes |
Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Ugochukwu |
Siblings: | Do not have |
Couple: | Unmarried |
Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
The children: | Do not have |
Job: | Football player |
Net worth: | 1 million dollars |
Early life and education
Lesley Ugochukwu, a football player of exceptional skill, was born on March 26, 2004 in the vibrant city of Rennes, France. Although born in France, Ugochukwu proudly acknowledges his Nigerian heritage and holds dual citizenship.
Interestingly, Lesley Ugochukwu is closely related to Onyekachi Apam, a former Rennes and Nigerian national team player. Although details about his parents have not been revealed by the media, they can be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Ugochukwu.
Furthermore, Lesley Ugochukwu was raised with two siblings whose identities have not been revealed to the media.
Career
Lesley Ugochukwu began his journey at the Rennes youth academy when he was just eight years old. On 25 April 2021, he made his first professional appearance for Rennes, coming on as a substitute for Steven Nzonzi in a 5–1 Ligue 1 win over Dijon. Throughout the 2021/22 season, Ugochukwu showcased his skills in 35 matches across various competitions for Rennes, scoring one goal.
Ugochukwu joined Chelsea on a seven-year contract worth €27 million on 1 August 2023. He made his first appearance for the team on 6 August 2023, coming on as a substitute in a Premier League match against Liverpool, which ended in a 1–0 loss for Chelsea.
Lesley Ugochukwu is a talented footballer who has represented his country at U17, U18 and U19 levels and also played for the French national team. His uncle is Onyekachi Apam, a former Rennes and Nigeria centre-back.
Despite being a new arrival at Chelsea, Lesley Ugochukwu has impressed as a contented and confident individual whenever he has appeared at Cobham. This attitude is evident off the pitch and in his performances on it, where he has adapted easily to the demanding nature of English football.
Social media
- Instagram: @lesley_ugochukwu
- Twitter: @lesleyugochukwu
Personal life
Lesley Ugochukwu, 20 years old, is an extremely private person, always keeping personal information confidential, limiting sharing much information about herself.
Therefore, his relationship status remains a mystery, no one knows if he is in a relationship or has children.
Lesley Ugochukwu is not married, has no children and the identity of his girlfriend is unknown.
Net worth
Lesley Ugochukwu, estimated to have a net worth of around $1 million, has an undisclosed salary. However, given his substantial net worth, it is reasonable to assume that his annual income is in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.