Ike Ugbo

Chelsea

In 2015, Ugbo signed his first professional contract with Chelsea, but continued to play for the U17 through U23 sides. On 17 July 2017, Ugbo signed a season-long loan deal with Barnsley. On 5 August, Ugbo made his debut off the bench against Bristol City, which resulted in a 3–1 loss. He scored his first professional goal on 26 August against Sunderland. On 3 January 2018, Ugbo's loan spell with Barnsley was terminated, following a lack of game time. The next day, Ugbo joined League One club Milton Keynes Dons on loan for the remainder of the 2017–18 season. On 6 January 2018, Ugbo made his debut for the club, featuring in a 1–0 third round FA Cup away victory over Queens Park Rangers. Ugbo joined Scunthorpe United on loan in August 2018, alongside Jak Alnwick. In August 2019, it was announced the striker would head to the Netherlands to spend the season on loan at Roda JC in the Dutch second tier. On 18 August 2020, Ugbo went to Belgian club Cercle Brugge on loan.

Genk

In August 2021, Ugbo signed a permanent deal with Belgian club Genk. He made his first competitive appearance on 29 August against Anderlecht as a late substitute for Paul Onuachu and scored on his debut, netting the game winner in a 1–0 victory.

Troyes

In January 2022, Ugbo joined Troyes of Ligue 1 on loan. He made his debut for Troyes on 13 February, playing the full 90 in a 5–1 defeat to Brest. In Ugbo's third game for Troyes against Rennes on 20 February, he scored his…

Ugbo was eligible to represent England (through birth), Canada (through youth residency), and Nigeria (through his parents).

England

Ugbo represented England at under-17 and under-20 level. In June 2017, Ugbo represented England U20 at the 2017 Toulon Tournament, scoring the only goal in their 1–0 opening group stage match against Angola and converted a penalty kick in the shoot-out of the final against the Ivory Coast, helping his side win the title.

Canada

In September 2021, he announced that he had decided to change his international allegiance to Nigeria. However, two months later on 4 November, he instead switched his international allegiance to Canada. The next day he was called up to the team for that month's 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Costa Rica and Mexico. He made his international debut for Canada in the match against Costa Rica on 12 November, appearing as an 83rd-minute substitute. In November 2022, Ugbo was named to Canada's final squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Club

As of match played 5 September 2026

International

As of match played 23 March 2024

Ugbo was born in Lewisham, London, England, to Nigerian parents. He moved to Canada with his family when he was four, settling in Brampton, Ontario. In Canada, he played youth soccer with Brampton East SC and Woodbridge Strikers, winning an international under-10 tournament at Disney in 2008 with the latter. Upon his return to England, Ugbo joined the Chelsea Academy at under-10 level. He won the UEFA Youth League with Chelsea in 2014–15 and 2015–16.