Ike Ugbo
Ike Ugbo, 1998-09-21, Forward for Canada, plays for Sheffield Wednesday. 9 international caps, 0 goals. Part of Canada's 2026 World Cup Group B squad.
Biography
Sheffield Wednesday forward born in England who represents Canada internationally. Standing at 186 cm, Ike Ugbo is a powerful and clinical striker who developed through Chelsea's academy system. After loan spells at six clubs, he made permanent moves to Genk and Troyes before finding his home at Sheffield Wednesday, where he scored 7 goals in 18 appearances during his initial loan spell. Switched allegiance from England youth teams to Canada in November 2021. Set to compete with Canada at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 2 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
Named to Canada's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Signed permanently with Sheffield Wednesday in August 2024 after impressing during his loan spell with 7 goals in 18 appearances.
Loaned to Cardiff City for the first half of the 2023-24 season, then recalled and loaned to Sheffield Wednesday in January 2024.
Joined ES Troyes AC on loan from Genk in January 2022, scoring 5 goals in 14 appearances. Signed permanently with Troyes in August 2022.
Made permanent move to KRC Genk in August 2021 and scored on his debut. Made his senior Canada debut in November 2021 after switching from England youth teams.
Signed his first professional contract with Chelsea and went on multiple loan spells to gain experience.