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====2011 season====
====2011 season====
In the first game of the season on 3 March 2011, Ujah scored four goals in Lillestrøm's 7–0 victory away against [[Stabæk Fotball|Stabæk]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.fotball.no/System-pages/Kampfakta/?matchId=5256277 | title = Stabæk - Lillestrøm | publisher = fotball.no | date = 20 March 2011 | accessdate = 9 September 2012}}</ref> Following his strong performance, it was reported that [[PSV Eindhoven]], among other European clubs such as [[Stade Rennais F.C.|Rennes]], [[Lille OSC|Lille]], [[Toulouse FC|Toulouse]] and [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]], were keeping tabs on Ujah.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mahadew|first1=Vincent|title=PSV wil zich weer versterken met Nigeriaans talent|url=http://www.elfvoetbal.nl/nieuws/126903_psv-wil-zich-weer-versterken-met-nigeriaans-talent|accessdate=7 December 2015|work=Elf Voetbal|date=19 April 2011|language=Dutch}}</ref> Ujah added to his tally by scoring a brace in his side's 5–0 of [[FK Haugesund]] on 25 April.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.fotball.no/System-pages/Kampfakta/?matchId=5256287 | title = Lillestrøm - Haugesund | publisher = fotball.no | date = 25 April 2011 | accessdate = 9 September 2012}}</ref> 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|date=December 2015}} A month later on 28 May, Ujah netted the winning goal in a 4–2 victory over [[Sarpsborg 08 FF|Sarpsborg 08]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.fotball.no/System-pages/Kampfakta/?matchId=5256217 | title = Sarpsborg 08 - Lillestrøm | publisher = fotball.no | date = 28 May 2011 | accessdate = 9 September 2012}}</ref> 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|date=December 2015}} He ended up scoring 30 goals in 42 matches across all official competitions for Lillestrøm.<ref name=nifs>{{cite web|title=Profile at Nifs.no|url=http://www.nifs.no/personprofil.php?land=1&u=6683&t=5&person_id=63220|website=nifs.no|accessdate=7 December 2015}}</ref>
In the first game of the season on 3 March 2011, Ujah scored four goals in Lillestrøm's 7–0 victory away against [[Stabæk Fotball|Stabæk]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fotball.no/System-pages/Kampfakta/?matchId=5256277 |title=Stabæk - Lillestrøm |publisher=fotball.no |date=20 March 2011 |accessdate=9 September 2012 }}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Following his strong performance, it was reported that [[PSV Eindhoven]], among other European clubs such as [[Stade Rennais F.C.|Rennes]], [[Lille OSC|Lille]], [[Toulouse FC|Toulouse]] and [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]], were keeping tabs on Ujah.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mahadew|first1=Vincent|title=PSV wil zich weer versterken met Nigeriaans talent|url=http://www.elfvoetbal.nl/nieuws/126903_psv-wil-zich-weer-versterken-met-nigeriaans-talent|accessdate=7 December 2015|work=Elf Voetbal|date=19 April 2011|language=Dutch}}</ref> Ujah added to his tally by scoring a brace in his side's 5–0 of [[FK Haugesund]] on 25 April.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fotball.no/System-pages/Kampfakta/?matchId=5256287 |title=Lillestrøm - Haugesund |publisher=fotball.no |date=25 April 2011 |accessdate=9 September 2012 }}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> 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|date=December 2015}} A month later on 28 May, Ujah netted the winning goal in a 4–2 victory over [[Sarpsborg 08 FF|Sarpsborg 08]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fotball.no/System-pages/Kampfakta/?matchId=5256217 |title=Sarpsborg 08 - Lillestrøm |publisher=fotball.no |date=28 May 2011 |accessdate=9 September 2012 }}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> 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|date=December 2015}} He ended up scoring 30 goals in 42 matches across all official competitions for Lillestrøm.<ref name=nifs>{{cite web|title=Profile at Nifs.no|url=http://www.nifs.no/personprofil.php?land=1&u=6683&t=5&person_id=63220|website=nifs.no|accessdate=7 December 2015}}</ref>


===Mainz===
===Mainz===
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===Werder Bremen===
===Werder Bremen===
On 5 May 2015, [[SV Werder Bremen|Werder Bremen]] announced that they had signed Ujah on a four-year contract, starting from the 2015–16 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.werder.de/en/profis/54545.php|title=Werder sign Ujah on four year deal|date=5 May 2015|work=werder.de}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://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|accessdate=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|accessdate=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 signed Ujah on a four-year contract, starting from the 2015–16 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.werder.de/en/profis/54545.php |title=Werder sign Ujah on four year deal |date=5 May 2015 |work=werder.de |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518093353/http://www.werder.de/en/profis/54545.php |archivedate=18 May 2015 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://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|accessdate=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|accessdate=29 October 2015}}</ref> It was his first goal in a home match at the [[Weserstadion]].<ref name="kicker"/>


===Liaoning Whowin===
===Liaoning Whowin===

Revision as of 06:04, 7 July 2017

Anthony Ujah
File:Anthony Ujah (15937260583).jpg
Personal information
Date of birth (1990-10-14) 14 October 1990 (age 34)
Place of birth Ugbokolo, Nigeria
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Liaoning Whowin
Number 9
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2007 Abuja FC
2008–2009 Warri Wolves 22 (13)
2010–2011 Lillestrøm 36 (27)
2011–2013 1. FSV 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– Liaoning Whowin 22 (7)
International career‡
2013– Nigeria 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:54, 20 May 2017 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 December 2015

Anthony Ujah (born 14 October 1990) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a striker for the Chinese side Liaoning Whowin and the Nigeria national team.

Early life

Ujah grew up in the little town of Ugbokolo in Nigeria's Benue State.[1]

Club career

Ujah began his career with Abuja F.C. In 2008, he was signed by Warri Wolves.[2] He left Warri Wolves in January 2010 to attend a trial with Lillestrøm.[3]

Lillestrøm

2010 season

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.[4]

In January 2011, Ujah was linked with a move to England with Football League One clubs Swindon Town F.C. and Southampton F.C. reportedly interested.[citation needed] 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.[5]

2011 season

In the first game of the season on 3 March 2011, Ujah scored four goals in Lillestrøm's 7–0 victory away against Stabæk.[6] 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.[7] Ujah added to his tally by scoring a brace in his side's 5–0 of FK Haugesund on 25 April.[8] 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.[9] 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.[10]

Mainz

In June 2011, Ujah signed for 1. FSV Mainz 05,[11] after being tracked by several clubs, most notably Danish outfits F.C. Copenhagen and Brøndby IF.[12] Ujah scored his first two goals for his new club in a 3–1 victory over VfB Stuttgart on 4 November,[13] ending his side's winless run that stretched back to mid-August and moved them three points clear of the relegation zone.[14]

On the last day of the summer 2012 transfer window, Ujah signed a season-loan to 1. FC Köln.[15]

Werder Bremen

On 5 May 2015, Werder Bremen announced that they had signed Ujah on a four-year contract, starting from the 2015–16 season.[16][17] On 24 October, Ujah scored a brace against his former club Mainz as Werder earned a 3–1 away win following five successive defeats.[18] 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.[19] It was his first goal in a home match at the Weserstadion.[20]

Liaoning Whowin

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.[21][22] Two days later, the move was finalised with Ujah signing a three-year contract.[23] On 8 July 2016, Ujah scored on his debut for Liaoning in a 2–1 win over Shijiazhuang Ever Bright.[24]

International career

At the end of May 2011, Ujah was called up to the U23 Nigerian National Team that faced Tanzania on 5 June 2011.

He was selected for Nigeria's squad at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.[25]

Career statistics

As of 20 May 2017[20][26][10]
Club Season League Cup Europe 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
1. FSV Mainz 05 2011–12 Bundesliga 12 2 2 0 2 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
Total 30 11 5 3 0 0 35 14
Liaoning Whowin 2016 Chinese Super League 15 5 — — 15 5
2016 7 2 — — 7 2
Total 22 7 0 0 0 0 22 7
Career Total 194 81 23 8 2 0 219 89

References

  1. ^ "Vor Flug in die Heimat: Derby-Held Ujah öffnet sein Familienalbum". Express (in German). 23 December 2013. Retrieved 7 December 2015. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Nigeria: Ujah, Obaje Dazzle in Denmark". Daily Champion. 5 February 2010. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  3. ^ Sødal, Per Morten (23 January 2010). "Blir med til La Manga". Romerikes Blad (in Norwegian). Retrieved 15 December 2015. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Andersen, Truls (14 March 2010). "Her er Lillestrøms nye spissjuvel". VG Sport (in Norwegian). Retrieved 8 September 2012. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Lillestrøm solgte ikke Ujah likevel". Dagbladet (in Norwegian). 1 February 2011. Retrieved 7 December 2015. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Stabæk - Lillestrøm". fotball.no. 20 March 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2012.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ Mahadew, Vincent (19 April 2011). "PSV wil zich weer versterken met Nigeriaans talent". Elf Voetbal (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  8. ^ "Lillestrøm - Haugesund". fotball.no. 25 April 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2012.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ "Sarpsborg 08 - Lillestrøm". fotball.no. 28 May 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2012.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ a b "Profile at Nifs.no". nifs.no. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  11. ^ "Mainz 05 Signs Anthony Ujah From Lillestrom". SBNation.com. 28 June 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  12. ^ Okeleji, Oluwashina (28 June 2011). "Nigeria under-23 striker Ujah joins German club Mainz". BBC News. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  13. ^ "Gamecast: Mainz vs. VfB Stuttgart". ESPN Soccernet. 4 November 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  14. ^ "Two sent off as Mainz end drought". ESPN Soccernet. 4 November 2011. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  15. ^ Okeleji, Oluwashina (31 August 2011). "Nigerian Anthony Ujah joins Cologne on loan from Mainz". BBC News. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  16. ^ "Werder sign Ujah on four year deal". werder.de. 5 May 2015. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  17. ^ "Werder holt Ujah als Selke-Nachfolger". dfb.de. 5 May 2015.
  18. ^ "Bremen end losing streak with stunning six-minute spell". Bundesliga. 24 October 2015. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
  19. ^ "Werder Bremen 1 - 0 Köln Team line-ups 10/28/15 - DFB Pokal - Goal.com". Goal. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  20. ^ a b "Anthony Ujah" (in German). kicker.de. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  21. ^ "Von Bremen nach China: Ujah-Wechsel ist perfekt". kicker Online (in German). 5 July 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  22. ^ Klemm, Hans-Günter (5 July 2016). "Geldregen für Werder: Ujah erliegt Lockruf aus China". kicker Online (in German). Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  23. ^ "辽足2亿先生：压力就是动力 首秀服从教练安排". Sina Sports (in Chinese). Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  24. ^ "Ujah trifft bei seinem Debüt für Liaoning". kicker Online (in German). 10 July 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  25. ^ "Nigeria to take new-look squad to Confederations Cup". BBC Sport. 9 June 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
  26. ^ "A. Ujah". Soccerway. Retrieved 15 June 2013.

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