Michael Ihiekwe

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Ihiekwe grew up in Allerton and was a member of his boyhood club, Liverpool's academy system from the age of ten, before he was released during the 2010–11 season. He played as a forward and then a midfielder before being converted to a defender at age 11. He joined the youth ranks of Wolverhampton Wanderers in January 2011 and captained the Premier League 2 team. He signed a professional contract in March 2011. In May 2012, Ihiekwe signed a contract extension after the club activated a one-year option. He was named in matchday squads during the 2013–14 season. Manager Kenny Jackett told him he was good enough to play for the club but that the form of Richard Stearman and Danny Batth kept him from making his debut. He joined League Two club Cheltenham Town initially on a month-long loan in January 2014. Ihiekwe then made his senior debut on 25 January in a 1–1 draw at Plymouth Argyle, with his loan at Whaddon Road then being extended to run until the end of the season, during which he made 13 appearances. His contract at Wolves expired in summer 2014. He departed Molineux after not making any appearances for the club.

Tranmere Rovers

Ihiekwe signed a two-year deal with League Two club Tranmere Rovers on 18 June 2014. Manager Rob Edwards said that "he reads the game well and is a play with lots of potential". Ihiekwe made his debut at Prenton Park on the opening game of the season, a 1–1 draw against York City, where he played 90…

Ihiekwe was born in England and is of Nigerian descent. In September 2015, Ihiekwe was called up by England C.

As of 17 March 2026

He was due to marry long-time partner Rosie in 2020, though the wedding was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The couple have a son, born around the new year in 2019. He has four brothers.