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| height = 1.80 m<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.fc-union-berlin.de/de/fussball/profis/kader/detail/Anthony-Ujah-11985l/2019-20-61o/ | title = Anthony Ujah | language = de | website = 1. FC Union Berlin | access-date = 27 October 2019}}</ref> |
| height = 1.80 m<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.fc-union-berlin.de/de/fussball/profis/kader/detail/Anthony-Ujah-11985l/2019-20-61o/ | title = Anthony Ujah | language = de | website = 1. FC Union Berlin | access-date = 27 October 2019}}</ref> |
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| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] |
| position = [[Forward (association football)|Forward]] |
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| currentclub = [[Botev Plovdiv]] |
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| clubs11 = [[Eintracht Braunschweig]] |
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| nationalyears1 = 2013– |
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| nationalteam1 = [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria]] |
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'''Anthony Ujah''' (born 14 October 1990) is a Nigerian professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[forward (association football)|forward]] for |
'''Anthony Ujah''' (born 14 October 1990) is a Nigerian professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[forward (association football)|forward]] for [[First Professional Football League (Bulgaria)|Bulgarian First League]] club [[Botev Plovdiv]] and the [[Nigeria national football team|Nigeria national team]]. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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===Mainz 05=== |
===Mainz 05=== |
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In June 2011, Ujah signed for [[1. FSV Mainz 05]], after being tracked by several clubs, most notably Danish outfits [[F.C. Copenhagen]] and [[Brøndby IF]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2011/6/28/2249473/mainz-05-signs-anthony-ujah-from-lillestrom | title = Mainz 05 Signs Anthony Ujah From Lillestrom | publisher = SBNation.com | date = 28 June 2011 | access-date = 9 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| last = Okeleji | first = Oluwashina | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/13944959.stm | title = Nigeria under-23 striker Ujah joins German club Mainz | work = BBC News | date = 28 June 2011 | access-date = 9 September 2012}}</ref> Early in his Mainz career, Ujah missed multiple chances and scored a crucial own goal as Mainz were knocked out of the [[UEFA Europa League]] by [[CS Gaz Metan Mediaș|Gaz Metan Mediaș]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Meuren |first=Daniel |title=Thomas Tuchel: Rulebreaker |last2=Schaechter |first2=Tobias |publisher=Biteback Publishing |year=2021 |isbn=978-1-78590-723-4 |pages=143-145 |language=EN}}</ref> Ujah scored his first two goals for his new club in a 3–1 victory over [[VfB Stuttgart]] on 4 November, ending his side's winless run that stretched back to mid-August and moved them three points clear of the relegation zone; however, these were the only Bundesliga goals he scored that season, and he made only three substitute appearances after the winter break.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web| url = http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=320942&cc=5901 | title = Two sent off as Mainz end drought | publisher = ESPN Soccernet | date = 4 November 2011 | access-date = 9 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://soccernet.espn.go.com/gamecast?id=320942&cc=5901 | title = Gamecast: Mainz vs. VfB Stuttgart | publisher = ESPN Soccernet | date = 4 November 2011 | access-date = 9 September 2012}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Anthony Ujah {{!}} Laufbahn {{!}} Spielerprofil |url=https://www.kicker.de/anthony-ujah/laufbahn |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=kicker |language=de-DE}}</ref> |
In June 2011, Ujah signed for [[1. FSV Mainz 05|Mainz 05]], after being tracked by several clubs, most notably Danish outfits [[F.C. Copenhagen]] and [[Brøndby IF]].<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2011/6/28/2249473/mainz-05-signs-anthony-ujah-from-lillestrom | title = Mainz 05 Signs Anthony Ujah From Lillestrom | publisher = SBNation.com | date = 28 June 2011 | access-date = 9 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| last = Okeleji | first = Oluwashina | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/13944959.stm | title = Nigeria under-23 striker Ujah joins German club Mainz | work = BBC News | date = 28 June 2011 | access-date = 9 September 2012}}</ref> Early in his Mainz career, Ujah missed multiple chances and scored a crucial own goal as Mainz were knocked out of the [[UEFA Europa League]] by [[CS Gaz Metan Mediaș|Gaz Metan Mediaș]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Meuren |first=Daniel |title=Thomas Tuchel: Rulebreaker |last2=Schaechter |first2=Tobias |publisher=Biteback Publishing |year=2021 |isbn=978-1-78590-723-4 |pages=143-145 |language=EN}}</ref> Ujah scored his first two goals for his new club in a 3–1 victory over [[VfB Stuttgart]] on 4 November, ending his side's winless run that stretched back to mid-August and moved them three points clear of the relegation zone; however, these were the only Bundesliga goals he scored that season, and he made only three substitute appearances after the winter break.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web| url = http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=320942&cc=5901 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120715004939/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=320942&cc=5901 | url-status = dead | archive-date = 15 July 2012 | title = Two sent off as Mainz end drought | publisher = ESPN Soccernet | date = 4 November 2011 | access-date = 9 September 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://soccernet.espn.go.com/gamecast?id=320942&cc=5901 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120719072740/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/gamecast?id=320942&cc=5901 | url-status = dead | archive-date = 19 July 2012 | title = Gamecast: Mainz vs. VfB Stuttgart | publisher = ESPN Soccernet | date = 4 November 2011 | access-date = 9 September 2012}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Anthony Ujah {{!}} Laufbahn {{!}} Spielerprofil |url=https://www.kicker.de/anthony-ujah/laufbahn |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=kicker |language=de-DE}}</ref> |
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=== 1. FC Köln === |
=== 1. FC Köln === |
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Köln won promotion to the Bundesliga in the [[2013–14 2. Bundesliga|2013–14]] season, with Ujah forming a strike partnership alongside [[Patrick Helmes]]. Ujah was the club's top scorer in the [[2014–15 Bundesliga]] season, scoring 10 goals.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> In March 2015, Ujah made headlines for his celebration after scoring a goal against [[Eintracht Frankfurt]]; the striker ran towards the club's goat mascot, Hennes, and grabbed its horns.<ref>{{Cite news |last=sport |first=Guardian |date=2015-03-09 |title=Cologne’s Anthony Ujah apologises to goat mascot after goal celebration |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/mar/09/cologne-anthony-ujah-goat-celebration-apology-bundesliga |access-date=2024-05-15 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> |
Köln won promotion to the Bundesliga in the [[2013–14 2. Bundesliga|2013–14]] season, with Ujah forming a strike partnership alongside [[Patrick Helmes]]. Ujah was the club's top scorer in the [[2014–15 Bundesliga]] season, scoring 10 goals.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> In March 2015, Ujah made headlines for his celebration after scoring a goal against [[Eintracht Frankfurt]]; the striker ran towards the club's goat mascot, Hennes, and grabbed its horns.<ref>{{Cite news |last=sport |first=Guardian |date=2015-03-09 |title=Cologne’s Anthony Ujah apologises to goat mascot after goal celebration |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/mar/09/cologne-anthony-ujah-goat-celebration-apology-bundesliga |access-date=2024-05-15 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> |
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In 2020 Ujah described his spell at Köln as the best time in his career.<ref>{{cite news |title=Köln spielt für Ujah eine besonders große Rolle |trans-title=Cologne plays a particularly important role for Ujah |url=https://www.kicker.de/koeln_spielt_fuer_ujah_eine_besonders_grosse_rolle-777162/artikel |access-date=14 July 2024 |work=Kicker |date=9 June 2020 |language=German}}</ref> |
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===Werder Bremen=== |
===Werder Bremen=== |
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On 5 May 2015, [[SV Werder Bremen]] announced that they had triggered Ujah's release clause and he would join the club for the [[2015–16 Bundesliga|2015–16 season]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Harding|first1=Jonathan|title=Anthony Ujah to join Werder Bremen|url=http://www.dw.com/en/anthony-ujah-to-join-werder-bremen/a-18429397|access-date=7 July 2017|work=Deutsche Welle|date=5 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dfb.de/news/detail/fc-bayern-mit-lewandowski-nach-barcelona-aber-ohne-rode-und-ribery-122253/|title=Werder holt Ujah als Selke-Nachfolger|date=5 May 2015|work=dfb.de}}</ref> On 24 October, Ujah scored a brace against his former club Mainz as Werder earned a 3–1 away win following five successive defeats.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bremen end losing streak with stunning six-minute spell|url=http://www.bundesliga.com/en/news/Bundesliga/blmd10n-1-fsv-mainz-05-1-3-sv-werder-bremen-report.jsp|publisher=Bundesliga|access-date=24 October 2015|date=24 October 2015}}</ref> Four days laters, he netted again, helping Werder to a 1–0 victory over his former club [[1. FC Köln]] in the second round of the [[DFB-Pokal]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Werder Bremen 1 - 0 Köln Team line-ups 10/28/15 - DFB Pokal - Goal.com|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/match/werder-bremen-vs-köln/2139713?ICID=RE|publisher=Goal|access-date=29 October 2015}}</ref> It was his first goal in a home match at the [[Weserstadion]].<ref name="kicker"/> |
On 5 May 2015, [[SV Werder Bremen|Werder Bremen]] announced that they had triggered Ujah's release clause and he would join the club for the [[2015–16 Bundesliga|2015–16 season]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Harding|first1=Jonathan|title=Anthony Ujah to join Werder Bremen|url=http://www.dw.com/en/anthony-ujah-to-join-werder-bremen/a-18429397|access-date=7 July 2017|work=Deutsche Welle|date=5 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dfb.de/news/detail/fc-bayern-mit-lewandowski-nach-barcelona-aber-ohne-rode-und-ribery-122253/|title=Werder holt Ujah als Selke-Nachfolger|date=5 May 2015|work=dfb.de}}</ref> On 24 October, Ujah scored a brace against his former club Mainz as Werder earned a 3–1 away win following five successive defeats.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bremen end losing streak with stunning six-minute spell|url=http://www.bundesliga.com/en/news/Bundesliga/blmd10n-1-fsv-mainz-05-1-3-sv-werder-bremen-report.jsp|publisher=Bundesliga|access-date=24 October 2015|date=24 October 2015}}</ref> Four days laters, he netted again, helping Werder to a 1–0 victory over his former club [[1. FC Köln]] in the second round of the [[DFB-Pokal]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Werder Bremen 1 - 0 Köln Team line-ups 10/28/15 - DFB Pokal - Goal.com|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/match/werder-bremen-vs-köln/2139713?ICID=RE|publisher=Goal|access-date=29 October 2015}}</ref> It was his first goal in a home match at the [[Weserstadion]].<ref name="kicker"/> |
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===Liaoning Whowin=== |
===Liaoning Whowin=== |
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===Return to Mainz 05=== |
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In December, it was announced that Ujah would return to the Bundesliga having re-signed with former club |
In December, it was announced that Ujah would return to the Bundesliga having re-signed with former club Mainz 05 on a {{frac|3|1|2}}-year contract until 2021.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Okeleji|first1=Oluwashina|title=Nigeria's Anthony Ujah re-joins Mainz from China's Liaoning|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/42438785|access-date=23 December 2017|work=BBC Sport|date=21 December 2017}}</ref> Although he only scored four league goals in his second spell at Mainz, Ujah did help Mainz beat rivals [[Eintracht Frankfurt]] 2-0 in May 2019 with a brace.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> |
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===Union Berlin=== |
===Union Berlin=== |
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In June 2019, Ujah's move to [[1. FC Union Berlin]], newly promoted to the Bundesliga, for the 2019–20 season was agreed. He signed a three-year deal.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Taiwo |first1=Taiye |title=Newly-promoted Bundesliga club Union Berlin snap up Nigeria's Anthony Ujah |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/newly-promoted-bundesliga-club-union-berlin-snap-up-nigerias/trrq1q2y10fr10i5c45y0mpby |access-date=21 June 2019 |date=20 June 2019}}</ref> Ujah contributed three goals in his first season for Union, but spent a long time out injured and was released in summer 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-14 |title=Nigeria duo Ujah, Abdullahi part ways with Bundesliga side Union Berlin {{!}} Goal.com UK |url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/nigeria-duo-of-ujah-abdullahi-part-ways-with-bundesliga-side-union-berlin/blte869ee8c68066edd |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=www.goal.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
In June 2019, Ujah's move to [[1. FC Union Berlin|Union Berlin]], newly promoted to the Bundesliga, for the 2019–20 season was agreed. He signed a three-year deal.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Taiwo |first1=Taiye |title=Newly-promoted Bundesliga club Union Berlin snap up Nigeria's Anthony Ujah |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/newly-promoted-bundesliga-club-union-berlin-snap-up-nigerias/trrq1q2y10fr10i5c45y0mpby |access-date=21 June 2019 |date=20 June 2019}}</ref> Ujah contributed three goals in his first season for Union, but spent a long time out injured and was released in summer 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-14 |title=Nigeria duo Ujah, Abdullahi part ways with Bundesliga side Union Berlin {{!}} Goal.com UK |url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/nigeria-duo-of-ujah-abdullahi-part-ways-with-bundesliga-side-union-berlin/blte869ee8c68066edd |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=www.goal.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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=== Eintracht Braunschweig === |
=== Eintracht Braunschweig === |
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On 2 August 2022, Ujah signed with [[Eintracht Braunschweig]] on a one-year contract, with an optional extra year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2022 |title=Anthony Ujah wird ein Löwe |trans-title=Anthony Ujah becomes a lion |url=https://www.eintracht.com/news/artikel/anthony-ujah-wird-ein-loewe |access-date=2 August 2022 |website=www.eintracht.com |language=de}}</ref> His contract was renewed for a second season after Eintracht Braunschweig avoided relegation, with Ujah contributing ten goals and five assists in the 2. Bundesliga.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-31 |title=Vertrag von Anthony Ujah verlängert |url=https://www.eintracht.com/news/artikel/vertrag-von-anthony-ujah-verlaengert |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=www.eintracht.com |language=de}}</ref> |
On 2 August 2022, Ujah signed with [[Eintracht Braunschweig]] on a one-year contract, with an optional extra year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2022 |title=Anthony Ujah wird ein Löwe |trans-title=Anthony Ujah becomes a lion |url=https://www.eintracht.com/news/artikel/anthony-ujah-wird-ein-loewe |access-date=2 August 2022 |website=www.eintracht.com |language=de}}</ref> His contract was renewed for a second season after Eintracht Braunschweig avoided relegation, with Ujah contributing ten goals and five assists in the 2. Bundesliga.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-31 |title=Vertrag von Anthony Ujah verlängert |url=https://www.eintracht.com/news/artikel/vertrag-von-anthony-ujah-verlaengert |access-date=2024-05-15 |website=www.eintracht.com |language=de}}</ref> |
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===Botev Plovdiv=== |
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On 19 June 2024, Ujah moved to Bulgaria, signing a deal with [[Botev Plovdiv]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ботев привлече нападател с над 100 мача в Бундеслигата |trans-title=Botev signs striker with over 100 games in the Bundesliga |url=https://dsport.bg/botev-plovdiv-privleche-napadatel-s-nad-100-macha-v-bundesligata~167576.html |website=Dsport |publisher=Darik Digital AD |access-date=19 June 2024 |date=19 June 2024 |language=bg |archive-date=19 June 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240619154124/https://dsport.bg/botev-plovdiv-privleche-napadatel-s-nad-100-macha-v-bundesligata~167576.html |url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2024, he scored in both legs of the [[2024–25 UEFA Europa League qualifying phase and play-off round|UEFA Europa League qualifying matches]] against [[NK Maribor|Maribor]], which saw Botev Plovdiv prevail 4:3 on aggregate.<ref name="AnthonyUjahPerformanceMaribor2024">{{cite web|author=|publisher=temasport.com|language=Bulgarian| title=В Гърция отличиха Попето, Уджа и Акере|url=https://temasport.com/%D0%B2-%D0%B3%D1%8A%D1%80%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%BB%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B8%D1%85%D0%B0-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%BE-%D1%83%D0%B4%D0%B6%D0%B0-%D0%B8-%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5/|date=20 July 2024|access-date=20 August 2024}}</ref> In August 2024, in the return encounter of the next round against [[Panathinaikos F.C.|Panathinaikos]], Ujah suffered a torn ligament, which subsequently necessitated a knee operation and is expected to sideline him for a number of months.<ref name="AnthonyUjahBotevPlovdivInjurySituation2024">{{cite web|author=|publisher=gong.bg|language=Bulgarian| title=Звездата на Ботев Пд мина операцията, неподвижен ще е над месец|url=https://gong.bg/bg-football/efbet-liga/multimedia/video/zvezdata-na-botev-pd-mina-operaciiata-nepodvizhen-shte-e-nad-mesec-803953|date=8 August 2024|access-date=20 August 2024}}</ref> |
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==International career== |
==International career== |
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At the end of May 2011, Ujah was called up to the |
At the end of May 2011, Ujah was called up to the [[Nigeria national under-23 football team|Nigeria national U23 team]] that faced Tanzania on 5 June 2011. |
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He was selected for Nigeria's squad at the [[2013 FIFA Confederations Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22827902|title=Nigeria to take new-look squad to Confederations Cup|date=9 June 2013|access-date=10 June 2013|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> |
He was selected for Nigeria's squad at the [[2013 FIFA Confederations Cup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22827902|title=Nigeria to take new-look squad to Confederations Cup|date=9 June 2013|access-date=10 June 2013|publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> |
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==Career statistics== |
==Career statistics== |
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Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 14 October 1990 | ||
Place of birth | Ugbokolo, Nigeria | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Botev Plovdiv | ||
Number | 11 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2005–2007 | Abuja F.C. | ||
2008–2009 | Warri Wolves | 22 | (13) |
2010–2011 | Lillestrøm | 36 | (27) |
2011–2013 | Mainz 05 | 12 | (2) |
2012–2013 | → 1. FC Köln (loan) | 28 | (13) |
2013–2015 | 1. FC Köln | 66 | (21) |
2015–2016 | Werder Bremen | 30 | (11) |
2016–2017 | Liaoning Whowin | 39 | (10) |
2018–2019 | Mainz 05 | 33 | (4) |
2019–2022 | Union Berlin | 27 | (3) |
2022–2024 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 52 | (13) |
2024– | Botev Plovdiv | 0 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2013– | Nigeria | 7 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 May 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 September 2015 |
Anthony Ujah (born 14 October 1990) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bulgarian First League club Botev Plovdiv and the Nigeria national team.
Early life
[edit]Ujah grew up in the little town of Ugbokolo in Nigeria's Benue State.[2]
Club career
[edit]Ujah began his career with Abuja F.C. In 2008, he was signed by Warri Wolves.[3] He left Warri Wolves in January 2010 to attend a trial with Lillestrøm.[4]
Lillestrøm
[edit]2010 season
[edit]Having impressed while attending the trial, Ujah signed a four-year contract with Lillestrøm and made his debut for the club on 14 March 2010 against Aalesunds FK.[5]
In January 2011, Ujah was linked with a move to England with Football League One clubs Swindon Town and Southampton reportedly interested.[6] On transfer deadline day, Ujah travelled to La Liga side Mallorca to discuss a move after Lillestrøm accepted a bid for the striker. However, no deal was signed, and Ujah started the 2011 campaign still in the Norway with Lillestrøm.[7]
2011 season
[edit]In the first game of the season on 3 March 2011, Ujah scored four goals in Lillestrøm's 7–0 victory away against Stabæk.[8] Following his strong performance, it was reported that PSV Eindhoven, among other European clubs such as Rennes, Lille, Toulouse and Sunderland, were keeping tabs on Ujah.[9] Ujah added to his tally by scoring a brace in his side's 5–0 of FK Haugesund on 25 April.[10] In May 2011, following his return of eight goals from the first six league matches for Lillestrøm, Ujah was linked to a host of bigger clubs from strong continental leagues including the Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Eredivisie.[citation needed] A month later on 28 May, Ujah netted the winning goal in a 4–2 victory over Sarpsborg 08.[11] On 19 June 2011, Ujah again hit four goals for Lillestrøm, this time against Strømsgodset, helping his side to a 4–2 win in the Tippeligaen. After just 15 months in Norway, he built up a tremendous rapport with the club's supporters and arguably attained an almost legend-like status unheard of for a 20-year-old.[citation needed] He ended up scoring 30 goals in 42 matches across all official competitions for Lillestrøm.[12]
Mainz 05
[edit]In June 2011, Ujah signed for Mainz 05, after being tracked by several clubs, most notably Danish outfits F.C. Copenhagen and Brøndby IF.[13][14] Early in his Mainz career, Ujah missed multiple chances and scored a crucial own goal as Mainz were knocked out of the UEFA Europa League by Gaz Metan Mediaș.[15] Ujah scored his first two goals for his new club in a 3–1 victory over VfB Stuttgart on 4 November, ending his side's winless run that stretched back to mid-August and moved them three points clear of the relegation zone; however, these were the only Bundesliga goals he scored that season, and he made only three substitute appearances after the winter break.[15][16][17][18]
1. FC Köln
[edit]On the last day of the summer 2012 transfer window, Ujah signed for 1. FC Köln on a season-long loan.[19] He scored 13 goals in the 2012–13 2. Bundesliga and the transfer was made permanent at the end of the season.[18][20]
Köln won promotion to the Bundesliga in the 2013–14 season, with Ujah forming a strike partnership alongside Patrick Helmes. Ujah was the club's top scorer in the 2014–15 Bundesliga season, scoring 10 goals.[18][20] In March 2015, Ujah made headlines for his celebration after scoring a goal against Eintracht Frankfurt; the striker ran towards the club's goat mascot, Hennes, and grabbed its horns.[21]
In 2020 Ujah described his spell at Köln as the best time in his career.[22]
Werder Bremen
[edit]On 5 May 2015, Werder Bremen announced that they had triggered Ujah's release clause and he would join the club for the 2015–16 season.[23][24] On 24 October, Ujah scored a brace against his former club Mainz as Werder earned a 3–1 away win following five successive defeats.[25] Four days laters, he netted again, helping Werder to a 1–0 victory over his former club 1. FC Köln in the second round of the DFB-Pokal.[26] It was his first goal in a home match at the Weserstadion.[27]
Liaoning Whowin
[edit]On 5 July 2016, Werder Bremen announced Ujah would be joining Liaoning Whowin pending a medical for a reported transfer fee of €13 million. Both player and club had rejected a similar offer from Liaoning Whowin in the previous winter transfer window.[28][29] Two days later, the move was finalised with Ujah signing a three-year contract.[30] On 8 July 2016, Ujah scored on his debut for Liaoning in a 2–1 win over Shijiazhuang Ever Bright.[31]
Return to Mainz 05
[edit]In December, it was announced that Ujah would return to the Bundesliga having re-signed with former club Mainz 05 on a 3+1⁄2-year contract until 2021.[32] Although he only scored four league goals in his second spell at Mainz, Ujah did help Mainz beat rivals Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in May 2019 with a brace.[15][18]
Union Berlin
[edit]In June 2019, Ujah's move to Union Berlin, newly promoted to the Bundesliga, for the 2019–20 season was agreed. He signed a three-year deal.[33] Ujah contributed three goals in his first season for Union, but spent a long time out injured and was released in summer 2022.[34]
Eintracht Braunschweig
[edit]On 2 August 2022, Ujah signed with Eintracht Braunschweig on a one-year contract, with an optional extra year.[35] His contract was renewed for a second season after Eintracht Braunschweig avoided relegation, with Ujah contributing ten goals and five assists in the 2. Bundesliga.[36]
Botev Plovdiv
[edit]On 19 June 2024, Ujah moved to Bulgaria, signing a deal with Botev Plovdiv.[37] In July 2024, he scored in both legs of the UEFA Europa League qualifying matches against Maribor, which saw Botev Plovdiv prevail 4:3 on aggregate.[38] In August 2024, in the return encounter of the next round against Panathinaikos, Ujah suffered a torn ligament, which subsequently necessitated a knee operation and is expected to sideline him for a number of months.[39]
International career
[edit]At the end of May 2011, Ujah was called up to the Nigeria national U23 team that faced Tanzania on 5 June 2011.
He was selected for Nigeria's squad at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.[40]
Career statistics
[edit]Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Lillestrøm | 2010 | Tippeligaen | 24 | 14 | 3 | 3 | — | 27 | 17 | |
2011 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 0 | — | 15 | 13 | |||
Total | 36 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 30 | ||
Mainz 05 | 2011–12 | Bundesliga | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 16 | 2 |
2012–13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |||
Total | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 2 | ||
1. FC Köln | 2012–13 | 2. Bundesliga | 28 | 13 | 3 | 0 | — | 31 | 13 | |
2013–14 | 34 | 11 | 3 | 0 | — | 37 | 11 | |||
2014–15 | Bundesliga | 32 | 10 | 3 | 2 | — | 35 | 12 | ||
Total | 94 | 34 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 36 | ||
Werder Bremen | 2015–16 | Bundesliga | 30 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | 35 | 14 | |
Liaoning Whowin | 2016 | Chinese Super League | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 15 | 5 | |
2017 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 24 | 5 | |||
Total | 39 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 10 | ||
Mainz 05 | 2017–18 | Bundesliga | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | |
2018–19 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | 23 | 4 | |||
Total | 33 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 4 | ||
Union Berlin | 2019–20 | Bundesliga | 24 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | 28 | 4 | |
2020–21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
2021–22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |||
Total | 27 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 4 | ||
Eintracht Braunschweig | 2022–23 | 2. Bundesliga | 29 | 10 | 1 | 0 | — | 30 | 10 | |
2023–24 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 24 | 4 | |||
Total | 52 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 14 | ||
Career total | 323 | 104 | 31 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 356 | 114 |
- ^ Appearances in the Europa League
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External links
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- Anthony Ujah at Soccerway
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