Daniel Udoh

Early career

Udoh was born in Lagos, Nigeria, then came to England with his family at the age of nine, and as a teenager joined the Luton Town development squad. He later moved on to the Stevenage Academy on a two-year scholarship. He was called up to the Nigeria under-17 squad, however Stevenage were concerned that he spent too much time on international duty and released him. He signed on non-contract terms alongside former teammate Harold Joseph with Kidderminster Harriers. Kidderminster loaned him out to Worcester City, Wingate & Finchley, North Greenford United and Grays Athletic, but he became frustrated by a lack of match time, and ended the season at Hoddesdon Town. He was invited to a trial at Ilkeston by manager Gavin Strachan, and impressed in pre-season enough to earn a one-year contract in 2015. He remained a first team regular after Andy Watson replaced Strachan as manager in October, forming a successful partnership with Lee Ndlovu.

Crewe Alexandra

Udoh was signed for an undisclosed fee by League One side Crewe Alexandra on 21 March 2016 after being spotted by head of recruitment Neil Baker. He made his first team debut seven days later, in a 1–0 defeat to Bradford City at Gresty Road, coming on as a 70th-minute substitute for Lauri Dalla Valle, and started the next game, at Port Vale, on 9 April 2016. He scored his first senior goal on his 20th birthday in a 3–0 win at Accrington Stanley in a Football League Trophy tie on 30 August 2016. In…

As of match played 3 May 2025

Udoh is a Christian.