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Ifunanyachi Achara (born 28 September 1997) is a Nigerian professional footballer who currently plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.
College career
Achara spent four seasons with the Georgetown Hoyas in the Big East Conference of the NCAA. He captained the team in 2019, helping it win the NCAA title.
Club career
GPS Portland Phoenix
Achara appeared for USL PDL side GPS Portland Phoenix in 2016.
Black Rock FC
While at Georgetown, Achara played with Black Rock FC in USL League Two in 2018 and 2019.
Toronto FC
Achara was selected 25th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC. After an impressive showing in pre-season, he was signed to the first team on 21 February 2020.
Achara made his starting debut on 7 March 2020, during Toronto FC's season home opener. Achara supplied a man of the match performance. He appeared to score the opening goal in the 11th minute, however the goal would be ruled off-side in a VAR decision. Achara went on to score the winning goal (1-0) in the 81st minute over New York City FC.
Career statistics
- As of match played on 7 March 2020.
| Club | Season | League | Domestic Cup | League Playoffs | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| GPS Portland Phoenix | 2016 | PDL | 8 | 6 | ? | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 8 | 6 | |
| Total | 8 | 6 | ? | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 | ||
| Black Rock FC | 2018 | PDL | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 10 | 8 | |
| 2019 | USL League Two | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 11 | 3 | |||
| Total | 19 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 11 | ||
| Toronto FC | 2020 | MLS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Career total | 28 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 18 | ||