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Odion Ighalo

Position: forward

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PWDLFA

HAN P W D L F A Diff Win%
H 9 6 1 2 23 10 +13 66.67
A 12 9 3 0 29 4 +25 75.00
N 2 0 0 2 2 5 -3 0.00
TOTALS 23 15 4 4 54 19 +35 65.22

Name: Odion Jude Ighalo
Birthdate: 16-06-1989
Age: 36
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria, Africa
Height: 6' 2" (1.88m)
Weight: 11st 5lbs (72.12kg)
Years at Club: 2020-2021
Signing Info: Loaned from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, 31/01/2020
Previous Clubs: Prime, Julius Berger, Lyn, Udinese, Grenada (loan), Cesena (loan), Granada (loan), Watford (loan), Watford, Changchun Yatai, Shanghai Greenland Shenhua
Debut: 17/02/2020 v Chelsea (A) 2-0 (Premiership)
Farewell: End of loan from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, 31/01/2021
Passed Away:

Biography

Odion Ighalo is a Nigerian striker known for his strength, finishing ability, and work rate. Ighalo began his professional career in his home country before moving to Europe, where he played for clubs in Norway, Italy, and Spain. He gained widespread recognition during his time at Watford, where he was a prolific goal scorer in the English Premier League and was instrumental in the club's promotion to the Premier League in 2015.

During his time at Watford, Ighalo became known for his clinical finishing, scoring 15 goals in the 2015/16 Premier League season. His combination of strength, positioning, and finishing ability made him one of the most feared strikers in the league during that period.

In January 2020, Ighalo made a dream move to Manchester United on a short-term loan deal. As a lifelong United fan, his arrival was met with enthusiasm, and Ighalo made an immediate impact, scoring crucial goals in the FA Cup and Europa League. Although his time at Manchester United was short-lived, Ighalo proved to be a valuable squad player and provided cover in the striker position.

After his stint at United, Ighalo moved to the Saudi Pro League, continuing his career at Al Shabab and later Al Hilal, where he continued to score regularly. In 2023, he transferred to Al Wehda in Saudi Arabia, where he remains an important figure in the team.

International Career: Ighalo has been a standout player for the Nigerian national team, representing his country in several major tournaments, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). He finished as the top scorer in the 2019 AFCON, leading Nigeria to a third-place finish. His international career is marked by his important goals and leadership.

Summary:
Odion Ighalo's career has taken him across Europe, England, and Saudi Arabia, with memorable moments at Watford and a dream stint at Manchester United. A powerful and clinical striker, Ighalo has been a reliable goal scorer throughout his career. His contributions to the Nigerian national team and his strong performances in leagues across the world have cemented his legacy as one of Nigeria's top football exports. Even in the later stages of his career, Ighalo continues to contribute with goals and leadership in the Saudi Pro League. Odion Ighalo was the 1st ever Nigerian International & 7th African to play for MUFC.
 
League League Cup FA Cup Charity Shield European Cup Europa League Super Cup Cup Winners Cup Inter-cont Cup World Clubs Cup    
Season Goals Season Apps
No Season League Goals League Apps LC Goals LC Apps FAC Goals FAC Apps CS Goals CS Apps EC Goals EC Apps Europa Goals Europa Apps SC Goals SC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps IC Goals IC Apps CWC Goals CWC Apps Season
Goals		 Season
Apps
1. 2019-2020 0 11 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 19
2. 2020-2021 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
TOTALS 0 12 0 2 3 3 0 0 0 1 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 23

Detailed Match & Performance Charts

MUFC Player Goals MUFC Player Appearances MUFC Player Opponent Manager MUFC Player Club Manager
No Opponent Goals Appearances
1. Derby County 2 1
2. LASK Linz 1 1
3. Norwich City 1 1
4. Club Brugge 1 1
No Opponent Appearances Goals
1. Chelsea 2 0
2. Club Brugge 2 1
3. LASK Linz 2 1
4. Brighton 2 0
5. Watford 1 0
6. Everton 1 0
7. Derby County 1 2
8. Manchester City 1 0
9. Tottenham Hotspur 1 0
10. Sheffield United 1 0
11. Norwich City 1 1
12. Bournemouth 1 0
13. Aston Villa 1 0
14. West Ham United 1 0
15. Leicester City 1 0
16. Sevilla 1 0
17. Crystal Palace 1 0
18. Luton Town 1 0
19. Paris Saint Germain 1 0
No Opponent Manager No
1. Lampard, Frank 2
2. Clement, Philippe 2
3. Potter, Graham 2
4. Pearson, Nigel 1
5. Ancelotti, Carlo 1
6. Cocu, Phillip 1
7. Guardiola, Josep 1
8. Ismael, Valerien 1
9. Mourinho, Jose 1
10. Wilder, Chris 1
11. Farke, Daniel 1
12. Howe, Eddie 1
13. Smith, Dean 1
14. Moyes, David 1
15. Rodgers, Brendan 1
16. Thalhammer, Dominik 1
17. Lopetegui, Julen 1
18. Hodgson, Roy 1
19. Jones, Nathan 1
20. Tuchel, Thomas 1
No MUFC Managers Count
1. Solskjaer, Ole-Gunnar 23
Stadiums Competition Opponents Opponent Nationality
No Stadium Count
1. Old Trafford 9
2. Amex Stadium 2
3. Carrow Road 1
4. Goodison Park 1
5. Jan Breydel Stadium 1
6. Kenilworth Road 1
7. King Power Stadium 1
8. Linzer Stadion 1
9. Pride Park 1
10. Rhein Energie Stadion 1
11. Stamford Bridge 1
12. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 1
13. Villa Park 1
14. Wembley 1
No Competition Count
1. Premiership 12
2. Europa League 5
3. FA Cup 3
4. League Cup 2
5. European Cup 1
No Opponent Count
1. Chelsea 2
2. Club Brugge 2
3. LASK Linz 2
4. Brighton 2
5. Watford 1
6. Everton 1
7. Derby County 1
8. Manchester City 1
9. Tottenham Hotspur 1
10. Sheffield United 1
11. Norwich City 1
12. Bournemouth 1
13. Aston Villa 1
14. West Ham United 1
15. Leicester City 1
16. Sevilla 1
17. Crystal Palace 1
18. Luton Town 1
19. Paris Saint Germain 1
No Opponent Nationality Count
1. England 17
2. Belgium 2
3. Austria 2
4. Spain 1
5. France 1
Roy Keane own goal v Real Madrid Old Trafford 2000 Cup Finals
No Date Opponent Competition Own Goals
Player has never scored an own goal against the club.
No Date Opponent WDL F-A Competition
Player never featured in a Cup Final.
Penalties scored for Manchester United Manchester United Hat-Tricks
No Date Opponents Competition Penaltys
Player has never scored a penalty for the club.
No Date Opponent Competition Goals
Player has never scored a hat-trick or better during a game.
 
Red Cards  
No Date Opponent Competition
Player has never been sent off during a match.
 

All Matches played
No Date Comp Opponent WDL F-A HAN Goal!! Scorers Opponent scorers
1. 17-02-2020 PL Chelsea Win 2-0 A 0 Anthony Martial 45', Harry Maguire 66'
2. 20-02-2020 EL Club Brugge Draw 1-1 A 0 Anthony Martial 36' Emmanuel Dennis 15'
3. 23-02-2020 PL Watford Win 3-0 H 0 Bruno Fernandes 42' (pen), Anthony Martial 58', Mason Greenwood 75'
4. 27-02-2020 EL Club Brugge Win 5-0 H 1 Bruno Fernandes 27' (pen), Odion Ighalo 34', Scott McTominay 41', Fred 82', 90'+3
5. 01-03-2020 PL Everton Draw 1-1 A 0 Bruno Fernandes 31' Dominic Calvert-Lewin 3'
6. 05-03-2020 FAC Derby County Win 3-0 A 2 Luke Shaw 33', Odion Ighalo 41', 70'
7. 08-03-2020 PL Manchester City Win 2-0 H 0 Anthony Martial 30', Scott McTominay 90'+6
8. 12-03-2020 EL LASK Linz Win 5-0 A 1 Odion Ighalo 28', Daniel James 58', Juan Mata 82', Mason Greenwood 90'+1, Andreas Pereira 90'+3
9. 19-06-2020 PL Tottenham Hotspur Draw 1-1 A 0 Bruno Fernandes 81' (pen) Steven Bergwijn 27'
10. 24-06-2020 PL Sheffield United Win 3-0 H 0 Anthony Martial 7', 44', 74'
11. 27-06-2020 FAC Norwich City Win 2-1 A 1 Odion Ighalo 51', Harry Maguire 118' Todd Cantwell 75'
12. 30-06-2020 PL Brighton Win 3-0 A 0 Mason Greenwood 16', Bruno Fernandes 29', 50'
13. 04-07-2020 PL Bournemouth Win 5-2 H 0 Mason Greenwood 28', 54', Marcus Rashford 34' (pen), Anthony Martial 45'+2, Bruno Fernandes 59' Junior Stanislas 15', *Joshua King 49' (pen)
14. 09-07-2020 PL Aston Villa Win 3-0 A 0 Bruno Fernandes 27' (pen), Mason Greenwood 45'+5, Paul Pogba 58'
15. 19-07-2020 FAC Chelsea Loss 1-3 N 0 Bruno Fernandes 85' (pen) Olivier Giroud 45'+11, *Mason Mount 46', Harry Maguire 74' (o.g.)
16. 22-07-2020 PL West Ham United Draw 1-1 H 0 Mason Greenwood 51' Michail Antonio 45'+2 (pen)
17. 26-07-2020 PL Leicester City Win 2-0 A 0 Bruno Fernandes 71' (pen), Jesse Lingard 90'+8
18. 05-08-2020 EL LASK Linz Win 2-1 H 0 Jesse Lingard 57', Anthony Martial 88' Philipp Wiesinger 55'
19. 16-08-2020 EL Sevilla Loss 1-2 N 0 Bruno Fernandes 9' (pen) Suso 26', Luuk De Jong 78'
20. 19-09-2020 PL Crystal Palace Loss 1-3 H 0 Donny van de Beek 80' Andros Townsend 7', *Wilfried Zaha 74' (pen), 85'
21. 22-09-2020 LC Luton Town Win 3-0 A 0 Juan Mata 44' (pen), Marcus Rashford 88', Mason Greenwood 90'+2
22. 30-09-2020 LC Brighton Win 3-0 A 0 Scott McTominay 44', Juan Mata 73', Paul Pogba 80'
23. 02-12-2020 EC/UCL Paris Saint Germain Loss 1-3 H 0 Marcus Rashford 32' Neymar 6', 90'+1, Marquinhos 69'
 

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