Caleb Chukwuemeka
Chigoziem Caleb Chukwuemeka (born 25 January 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Tabor Sežana in the Slovenian Second League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Chigozier Caleb Chukwuemeka | ||
| Date of birth | 25 January 2002 | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Tabor Sežana | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2020 | Northampton Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2021 | Northampton Town | 22 | (1) |
| 2020 | → Corby Town (loan) | 3 | (1) |
| 2021–2023 | Aston Villa | 0 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Livingston (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Crawley Town (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2024– | Tabor Sežana | 5 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 April 2024 | |||
Chukwuemeka is a product of the Northampton Town academy and debuted for their senior side in 2020, making 28 appearances that season before a transfer to Aston Villa in August 2021.
Career
Northampton Town
Chukwuemeka started his career at Northampton Town and joined Corby Town on loan in February 2020, where he made three appearances in the league, scoring once. In July 2020 Chukwuemeka spent a month on trial at Kettering Town playing in three friendly matches. He made his senior debut for Northampton Town on 12 September 2020 as a late substitute in a 2–2 draw with AFC Wimbledon, before starting his first match for the club four days later in a 4–0 EFL Cup defeat to Bristol City. He scored his first goal for Northampton in an EFL Trophy tie against Southampton U21s on 6 October 2020, and scored his first league goal later that month with Northampton's third goal in a 3–2 victory over Wigan Athletic on 31 October.
Aston Villa
On 16 August 2021, Chukwuemeka signed for Premier League team Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee. He entered their Academy where he was reunited with younger brother Carney. On 24 August 2021, he made his Aston Villa debut, coming on as a substitute for his brother, in a 6–0 EFL Cup victory over Barrow. He was awarded Premier League 2 player of the month for September 2021 - after scoring five goals and providing one assist in three matches in that period.
On 12 January 2022, Chukwuemeka joined Scottish Premiership side Livingston on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut on 18 January 2022, as a second-half substitute in a 2–0 home victory over Dundee. On 22 January, Chukwuemeka was substituted only 7 minutes after entering the field in a match against Aberdeen. Livingston manager David Martindale criticised Chukwuemeka's workrate, but insisted that he still had what it takes to be a success.
On 1 September 2022, Chukwuemeka joined League Two club Crawley Town on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy. He made his debut 2 days later, in a 2–2 draw against Salford City. Despite the transfer being reported as one that would become permanent, Chukwuemeka was included in Aston Villa's retained list at the end of the season.
Chukwuemeka left Aston Villa in 2023, and went on trial at Bristol City in September, though he did not earn a contract.
Tabor Sežana
In February 2024, he joined Slovenian Second League side Tabor Sežana. He made his debut on 2 March 2024, in a 4–1 defeat to Brinje Grosuplje On 9 March, Chukwuemeka scored his first goals for Tabor, scoring twice in a 3–1 victory over Bilje.
Personal life
Chukwuemeka's younger brother Carney plays for Chelsea, they had previously been at both Northampton Town and Aston Villa together.
Career statistics
- As of match played on 29 March 2024
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Northampton Town | 2019–20 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | League One | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 2 | |
| Total | 22 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 2 | ||
| Corby Town (loan) | 2019–20 | Southern League Division One Central | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | |
| Aston Villa U21 | 2021–22 | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| Aston Villa | 2021–22 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Livingston (loan) | 2021–22 | Scottish Premiership | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Crawley Town (loan) | 2022–23 | League Two | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tabor Sežana | 2023–24 | Slovenian Second League | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5 | 2 | ||
| Career total | 48 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 62 | 5 | ||
References
External links
- Caleb Chukwuemeka at Soccerway
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