John Nwankwo
Spanish footballer
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| Intro | Spanish footballer | |
| Places | Spain | |
| is | Athlete Football player Association football player | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 25 September 2000, Murcia, Region of Murcia, Spain | |
| Age | 24 years | |
| Star sign | Libra |
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Biography
John Chetauya Nwankwo Donald Okeh (born 25 September 2000), known as John Nwankwo or simply John, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Elche CF. Mainly a defensive midfielder, he can also play as a central defender.
Career
Born in Murcia, John joined Villarreal CF's youth setup in 2015, from Real Murcia. He made his senior debut with the C-team on 24 August 2019, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 3–0 Tercera División away win against CF Recambios Colón.
In September 2020, John joined Elche CF and was initially assigned to the reserves also in the fourth division. He scored his first senior goal on 22 November, netting the equalizer in a 2–2 draw at Hércules CF B.
John made his first team debut on 16 December 2020, starting and scoring an own goal in a 2–1 away win against CD Buñol, for the season's Copa del Rey. His La Liga occurred three days later, as he started in a 3–1 away loss against Atlético Madrid but was replaced at half-time.
On 4 February 2022, John renewed his contract with the Franjiverdes until 2025. In May of the following year, after being regularly used under manager Sebastián Beccacece, he was definitely promoted to the main squad.
Personal life
Born in Spain, John is of Nigerian descent.