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Career & Clubs
Early career
Igbonefo started his career by joining Nigerdock Soccer Academy in Nigeria. In 2003, He signed his first professional contract for Lagos based club, First Bank. He made 18 league appearances with the club before leaving in 2004.
Persipura Jayapura
In 2005, Igbonefo signed for Indonesian league giant, Persipura Jayapura. On his first season with the club, he won the 2005 Indonesian League, after defeating Persija Jakarta 3–2 in the final. Igbonefo became a key player for Persipura in their campaign to win the league in 2008–09 and 2010–11 respectively, he also formed a solid partnership in the heart of defence with Bio Paulin. On 7 October 2009, Igbonefo helped Persipura to win the 2009 Indonesian Community Shield after defeating Sriwijaya 3–1 at Andi Mattalatta Stadium.
Pelita Jaya
On 12 October 2011, it was announced that Igbonefo has joined Pelita Jaya, two-days after he was naturalized as Indonesian citizen. He only stayed a season, making 31 appearances and scoring 5 goals. On 6 August 2012, Igbonefo was loaned out to Thai Premier League club Chiangrai United. He was loaned with teammate Greg Nwokolo until October 2012. During his short loan spell, Igbonefo made 12 appearances and scoring a goal.
Arema Cronus
During the 2013 season, Igbonefo helped Arema Cronus finish as league runners-up. On 25 February 2014, Igbonefo scored his first goal for Arema Cronus, in a 1–1 draw against Selangor in the 2014 AFC Cup group stage…
The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) announced that Igbonefo has been officially naturalised on 10 October 2011. He made his debut for the Indonesia national football team in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification campaign against Saudi Arabia on 23 March 2013.
Club
As of match played 24 May 2025
International
As of match played 9 December 2021
- Club
- Madura United F.C. (2011–2012)
- Club
- First Bank F.C. (2003–2004)
- Club
- Persipura Jayapura (2005–2011)
- Club
- Chiangrai United F.C. (2012–2012)
- Club
- Arema F.C. (2012–2015)
- Club
- Jumpasri United F.C. (2015–2015)
- Club
- Royal Thai Navy F.C. (2016–)
- Club
- Indonesia national under-23 football team (2014–2014)
- Club
- Indonesia men's national football team (2013–)
- National team
- Indonesia
Legacy
Persipura Jayapura
Indonesia Super League: 2008–09, 2010–11 Liga Indonesia Premier Division: 2005 Indonesian Community Shield: 2009 Copa Indonesia runner-up: 2006, 2007–08, 2008–09 Arema Cronus
Menpora Cup: 2013 Inter Island Cup: 2014 Persib Bandung
Liga 1: 2023–24, 2024–25 Indonesia
AFF Championship runner-up: 2020 Individual
Menpora Cup Best XI: 2021
Clubs
- Indonesia men's national football team2013current
- Royal Thai Navy F.C.2016current
- First Bank F.C.2003–2004
- Persipura Jayapura2005–2011
- Madura United F.C.2011–2012
- Arema F.C.2012–2015
- Chiangrai United F.C.2012–2012
- Indonesia national under-23 football team2014–2014
- Jumpasri United F.C.2015–2015
Played together with
Adrian CaceresChiangrai United F.C. · 2012–2013- Alain N'KongArema F.C. · 2011–2012
- Aleksandar BajevskiMadura United F.C. · 2011–2012
- Alex HenriqueChiangrai United F.C. · 2016
Bambang PamungkasMadura United F.C. · 2013–2014
Bima SaktiMadura United F.C. · 1996–1999
Boaz SolossaPersipura Jayapura · 2004
Bruno CorreaRoyal Thai Navy F.C. · 2016- Carlos Manuel Santos FortesArema F.C. · 2021–2022
Cristian GonzálesArema F.C. · 2013
Danilo Cirino de OliveiraChiangrai United F.C. · 2016–2016- Dramane CoulibalyMadura United F.C. · 2010–2012
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Identifiers & aliases
Victor Chukwuekezie Igbonefo is a retired professional footballer who plays as a centre-back. Born in Nigeria, he played for the Indonesia national team.
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