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That Kelechi Nwakali is a gifted footballer is not in doubt.

When many in his age grade were struggling to pass WAEC and gain admission into the higher institution, Nwakali was lifting the FIFA u-17 World Cup with Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets.

It is a pointer to his undoubted talents that at a tournament graced by precocious teenagers like Christian Pulisic, Dayot Upamecano, Odsonne Edouard, Victor Osimhen, and Samuel Chukwueze, Nwakali was considered the best of the lot and named the Golden Ball Award winner.

It was, therefore, no surprise to see Arsenal sign the youngster a year after that triumphant outing, with the English Premier League side expecting him to grow alongside their best kid-wonders, including Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka.

While those two have gone on to become key members of the senior side, Nwakali did not make a single appearance for the Gunners in three years.

Not that his quality was in doubt, he just did not produce top-quality performances regularly.

Arsenal sent him on several loan spells to help him level up. Dutch side MVV Maastricht witness

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Soccer has become a world sport today, and different people across the world have immensely embraced it regardless of nationality. Interestingly, African countries have begun producing players topping lists of the best athletes in the world, and today, we discuss one such talent, Nigeria's Kelechi Nwakali. Learn more about Kelechi Nwakali's salary, age, nationality, career stats, and more.

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Who is Kelechi Nwakali? He is a professional Nigerian-born football player who plays as a midfielder for the Spanish club SD Ponferradina. He is reputed to be among the most talented young Nigerian soccer players who are gradually winning the hearts of soccer fans in Spain. Have a look at this article and find more information about the player.

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Chidiebere Nwakali

Nigerian footballer

Chidiebere Chijioke Nwakali (; born 26 December 1996) is a Nigerian professional footballer who currently plays for Al-Sahel as a defender.

Club career

On 20 January 2014, Nwakali signed a four-year deal with Manchester City from Shuttle Sports Academy, after impressing with Nigeria under-17s in 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[1] He was also a part of the first team's pre-season tour to USA in July.[2]

On 31 January 2015, Nwakali was loaned to Málaga CF until June 2017, being assigned to the reserves in Tercera División.[3][4] He made his senior debut on 22 February, starting in a 1–0 home win against Antequera CF.[5]

On 31 August 2015, Nwakali was loaned to Segunda División side Girona FC, in a season-long deal.[6] However, he had to wait until 5 October to be officially available, due to a work permit.[7]

On 31 March 2016, Nwakali terminated his loan with the Catalans, after failing to play a single minute for the club, and immediately joined Tippeligaen sid

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Full name

Kelechi Nwakali

Place of birth

Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Date of birth

5 June 1998

Age

24 years old as of August 2022