David Egbo

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| name =David Egbo

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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|10|31|df=y}}

| birth_place = Kaduna, Nigeria

| height = 6 ft 1 in

| position = Forward

| currentclub =

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| youthyears1 =

| youthclubs1 = Century Soccer

| collegeyears1 = 2017–2019

| college1 = Akron Zips

| collegecaps1 = 56

| collegegoals1 = 21

| years1 = 2018

| clubs1 = Black Rock FC

| caps1 = 7

| goals1 = 1

| years2 = 2021–2022

| clubs2 = Vancouver Whitecaps FC

| caps2 = 0

| goals2 = 0

| years3 = 2021

| clubs3 = → Phoenix Rising (loan)

| caps3 = 17

| goals3 = 5

| years4 = 2022

| clubs4 = → Memphis 901 (loan)

| caps4 = 18

| goals4 = 1

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| club-update = 19 October 2022

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David Egbo (born 31 October 1998) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward.

Career

= Youth =

Egbo was born and raised in Kaduna, Nigeria, before moving to the United States in 2014 on an academic scholarship to attend The Kiski School in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/mls/2021/01/21/whitecaps-take-akron-forward-david-egbo-ninth-overall-in-mls-superdraft.html|title=Whitecaps go international with Nigerian forward, Jamaican defender in MLS SuperDraft|date=21 January 2021|website=thestar.com}} Egbo played high school soccer at Kiski, where he helped to lead the team to three straight state tournament semifinal appearances, scoring 49 goals and tallying 28 assists. He was named the Cougars' Most Valuable Player and was Gatorade High School Player of the Year for Pennsylvania in 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://gozips.com/sports/mens-soccer/roster/david-egbo/6326|title=David Egbo - Men's Soccer|website=University of Akron Athletics}} He also played club soccer with Century Soccer in Pittsburgh.{{Cite web|url=https://www.whitecapsfc.com/players/david-egbo/|title=David Egbo | Vancouver Whitecaps|website=whitecapsfc|accessdate=24 February 2022}}

= College and USL PDL =

==University of Akron==

In 2017, Egbo attended University of Akron to play college soccer. He played three seasons with the Zips between 2017 and 2019, making 56 appearances, scoring 21 goals, and registering 13 assists. He did not play a senior season at Akron due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Egbo was recognized with a United Soccer Coaches All-America Third Team selection in 2018 and All-MAC First Team honors in his last two seasons. He also helped the Zips to MAC Tournament title and College Cup runner-up finish in 2018.

==Black Rock FC==

In 2018, Egbo also played in the USL PDL with Black Rock FC, making 7 appearances and netting a single goal.{{Cite web|url=https://www.uslleaguetwo.com/roster_players/24835260?subseason=526967|title=Black Rock FC - 2018 Playoffs - Roster - #18 - David Egbo -|website=www.uslleaguetwo.com}}

= Professional =

==Vancouver Whitecaps FC==

On 21 January 2021, Egbo was selected ninth overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Vancouver Whitecaps FC.{{Cite web|url=https://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/whitecaps-fc-select-akron-forward-david-egbo-ninth-overall-2021-mls-superdraft|title=Whitecaps FC select Akron forward David Egbo ninth overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft | Vancouver Whitecaps|website=whitecapsfc|accessdate=24 February 2022}} He officially signed with the club on 1 February 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/vwfc-sign-egbo|title=Whitecaps FC sign MLS SuperDraft first round selection David Egbo | Vancouver Whitecaps|website=whitecapsfc|accessdate=24 February 2022}} Following the 2022 season, Egbo was released by Vancouver.{{Cite web|url=https://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/whitecaps-fc-announce-roster-updates-and-post-season-training|title=Whitecaps FC announce roster updates and post-season training | Vancouver Whitecaps|website=whitecapsfc}}

===Phoenix Rising (loan)===

Egbo was loaned to USL Championship side Phoenix Rising on 3 June 2021 for the rest of the season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.phxrisingfc.com/news_article/show/1167541-rising-sign-forward-david-egbo-on-loan-from-whitecaps-fc|title=Rising Sign Forward David Egbo on Loan from Whitecaps FC|first=Phoenix Rising|last=Communications|date=3 June 2021|website=Phoenix Rising FC | Arizona's Highest Level Professional Soccer Team}} He made his professional debut on 19 June, appearing as a 59th-minute substitute during a 2–1 loss to San Diego Loyal.{{Cite web|url=https://www.uslchampionship.com/sandiegoloyal-pheonixrisingfc-2199541|title=San Diego Loyal vs. Phoenix Rising FC- June 19, 2021 | USLChampionship.com|website=www.uslchampionship.com}} He scored his first professional goal on 26 June, in a 2–1 win over Sacramento Republic.{{Cite web|url=https://www.uslchampionship.com/sacramentorepublicfc-phoenixrisingfc-2199560|title=Sacramento Republic FC vs. Phoenix Rising FC - June 26, 2021| USLChampionship.com|website=www.uslchampionship.com|accessdate=24 February 2022}}

===Memphis 901 (loan)===

On 24 February 2022, Egbo again moved on loan to a USL Championship club, joining Memphis 901 for the 2022 season.{{cite web |title=Whitecaps FC loan forward David Egbo to USL Championship side Memphis 901 FC |url=https://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/whitecaps-fc-loan-forward-david-egbo-to-usl-championship-side-memphis-901-fc |publisher=Whitecaps FC |access-date=3 March 2022}}