Lesley Ugochukwu
Overview
Lesley Ugochukwu is a France defensive midfield currently playing for Galatasaray. They are 22 years old.
Biography
Chimuanya Lesley Ugochukwu (// ⓘ; born 26 March 2004) is a French professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Burnley. Club career Rennes Ugochukwu made his professional debut for Rennes on 25 April 2021, replacing Steven Nzonzi in a 5–1 Ligue 1 win against Dijon. Chelsea On 1 August 2023, Ugochukwu signed for Chelsea on a seven-year contract, with a club option for an additional year. The transfer fee paid to Rennes was reported as up to £23.1 million. On 13 August, he made his debut for the club, coming on as a substitute, in a 1–1 draw against Liverpool in the Premier League. Southampton (loan) On 16 August 2024, Ugochukwu joined English side Southampton on a season-long loan. He made his debut for the club on 28 August 2024 in a 5–3 away victory against Cardiff City in the EFL Cup. On 19 April 2025, he scored his first goal for the club in stoppage time in a 1–1 draw with West Ham United, which was Ugochukwu's first Premier League goal. Burnley On 6 August 2025, Ugochukwu signed a five-year contract with fellow English side Burnley. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 defeat to Aston Villa on 5 October 2025.
Career & honours
Career history
Rennes IIPermanent2020 – 2020
RennesPermanent2021 – 2023
Honours
No honours recorded for this player.
Biography
Chimuanya Lesley Ugochukwu (// ⓘ; born 26 March 2004) is a French professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Burnley. Club career Rennes Ugochukwu made his professional debut for Rennes on 25 April 2021, replacing Steven Nzonzi in a 5–1 Ligue 1 win against Dijon. Chelsea On 1 August 2023, Ugochukwu signed for Chelsea on a seven-year contract, with a club option for an additional year. The transfer fee paid to Rennes was reported as up to £23.1 million. On 13 August, he made his debut for the club, coming on as a substitute, in a 1–1 draw against Liverpool in the Premier League. Southampton (loan) On 16 August 2024, Ugochukwu joined English side Southampton on a season-long loan. He made his debut for the club on 28 August 2024 in a 5–3 away victory against Cardiff City in the EFL Cup. On 19 April 2025, he scored his first goal for the club in stoppage time in a 1–1 draw with West Ham United, which was Ugochukwu's first Premier League goal. Burnley On 6 August 2025, Ugochukwu signed a five-year contract with fellow English side Burnley. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 defeat to Aston Villa on 5 October 2025.
Honours
No honours recorded for this player.
Frequently asked questions
- Which team does Lesley Ugochukwu play for?
- Lesley Ugochukwu currently plays for Galatasaray.
- What position does Lesley Ugochukwu play?
- Lesley Ugochukwu plays as a defensive midfield.
- How old is Lesley Ugochukwu?
- Lesley Ugochukwu is 22 years old.
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