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Biography
Ike Dominique Ugbo (born 21 September 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays for Barnsley, on loan from Chelsea, as a forward.
Early and personal life
Ugbo was born in London. Ugbo is of Nigerian descent.
Club career
Chelsea
Ugbo started out his Chelsea career in an Under-10 side in 2007. He made his debut for the U-18 side in the 2013-14 season, scoring 2 goals in 4 appearances. Beside the U-18, U-19, & U-23 squads, Ugbo has scored 63 goals in 102 appearances.In July 2017, Ugbo signed a new contract until 2021.
Loan to Barnsley
On 17 July 2017, Ugbo signed a season-long loan deal with Barnsley. On 5 August 2017, Ugbo made his debut off the bench against Bristol City which resulted in a 3–1 loss. Three days later, Ugbo made his first start for Barnsley in the first round of the Carabao Cup against Morecambe. He went on to scored the second goal of the game in a 4–3 victory. Although later on the decision was made that deemed his goal was an own goal by Mitchell Lund instead.
International career
Ugbo has represented England at under-17 and under-20 level. In June 2017, Ugbo also scored once in three appearances, which helped England's under-20 side win the Toulon Tournament.
Career statistics
- As of 23 September 2017.
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chelsea | 2017–18 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barnsley (loan) | 2017–18 | Championship | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Career total | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||