Call me Chris.

A professional Nigerian footballer with experience playing in Lagos and the UAE, passionate about the game and growth.

About Me

I am Christopher Izuchukwu Udeze, a Nigerian midfielder born in Lagos in 2003. I play both attacking and defensive midfield, bringing versatility, discipline, and strong technical ability to every match. As a natural box-to-box player, I combine speed, excellent vision, and teamwork to impact the game on both ends of the pitch. My career has taken me from top academies in Lagos to competitive football in the UAE, giving me valuable experience and a strong winning mindset.

Experience

Position Title: Attacking/Defensive Midfielder

In my role as a midfielder, I take responsibility for maintaining balance in the team—supporting defensive stability while driving play forward in attack. I focus on winning possession, distributing the ball efficiently, creating scoring opportunities, and providing continuous movement across the pitch. I’m committed to high work rate, quick decision-making, and strong coordination with my teammates to keep the team’s tempo and structure.

My career includes contributing to tournament-winning teams in both Nigeria and the UAE, where I consistently played key roles in midfield control, transitions, and overall team performance. These experiences strengthened my leadership on the pitch and helped me refine my strengths in vision, shooting, and game intelligence.

My Journey

I have progressed from youth football in Lagos to competing professionally in the UAE, developing versatility, tactical awareness, and a winning mindset along the way.

Highlights

Early Days

I started my football journey in Lagos, developing my skills at Dynamo FA before moving on to Pillars FC and Carat24 FA. These early years helped me build a strong foundation in teamwork, discipline, and midfield play.

Professional Career

In 2019, I joined Baynounah SC in the UAE, gaining international experience and competing in top tournaments. During this time, I contributed to several team victories and honed my abilities as a versatile box-to-box midfielder, improving my speed, vision, and goal-scoring impact.