Draft:Carlton Ubaezuonu
{{Short description|Football player}}
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{{Infobox football biography
| name = Carlton Ubaezuonu
| image = Carlton Ubaezuonu.jpg
| caption = Ubaezuonu with Galway United in 2019
| fullname = Carlton Ubaezuonu
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|4|22}}
| birth_place = Johannesburg, South Africa
| height = 1.81 m
| position = Centre-forward
| currentclub = Scunthorpe United
| clubnumber = 14
| youthclubs1 = Lough Harps
| youthclubs2 = Malahide FC
| years1 = 2016–2019
| clubs1 = Dundalk
| caps1 = 3
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2018
| clubs2 = → Galway United (loan)
| caps2 = 12
| goals2 = 3
| years3 = 2019–2020
| clubs3 = Galway United
| caps3 = 19
| goals3 = 5
| years4 = 2020–2022
| clubs4 = Farsley Celtic
| caps4 = 28
| goals4 = 4
| years5 = 2022–2023
| clubs5 = Chorley
| caps5 = 44
| goals5 = 15
| years6 = 2024–
| clubs6 = Scunthorpe United
| caps6 = 14
| goals6 = 3
| club-update = 16 April 2025
}}
Carlton Ubaezuonu (born 22 April 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward for Scunthorpe United in the National League North. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, he holds dual nationality with Nigeria.
Career
= Early Career =
Ubaezuonu began his football journey with Irish youth clubs Lough Harps and Malahide FC. His performances earned him a move to Dundalk FC in 2016, where he made his senior debut and accumulated three league appearances over three seasons.
= Galway United =
In 2018, Ubaezuonu joined Galway United on loan, making 12 appearances and scoring three goals. His impactful performances led to a permanent move in 2019. Notably, he scored a hat-trick in a 6–2 victory over Longford Town, a match that kept Galway's playoff hopes alive. {{cite web |title=Galway United Still In Playoff Hunt After Remarkable 6-2 Win Over Longford Town |url=https://www.galwaybayfm.ie/sports/galway-united-still-in-playoff-hunt-after-remarkable-6-2-win-over-longford-town-83912 |website=Galway Bay FM |date=2019-09-14}}
= Farsley Celtic =
Ubaezuonu signed with Farsley Celtic in 2020, where he made 28 appearances and scored four goals over two seasons, contributing to the team's attacking options in the National League North.
= Chorley =
In 2022, he joined Chorley FC, where he enjoyed a prolific season, scoring 15 goals in 44 appearances. {{cite web |title=Chorley FC - Club profile 23/24 |url=https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-chorley/startseite/verein/13286/saison_id/2023 |website=Transfermarkt |access-date=2025-04-16}}
= Scunthorpe United =
Ubaezuonu signed with Scunthorpe United in July 2024. He made an immediate impact, scoring in key matches, including a late equalizer against Buxton. {{cite web |title=FULL-TIME Carlton Ubaezuonu's late goal gives the Iron a point at Buxton |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1064083885758007&id=100064692155935&set=a.629706495862417 |website=Scunthorpe United FC |date=2025-03-15}} {{cite web |title=VIDEO: Carlton Ubaezuonu looks to build on recent performances |url=https://www.scunthorpe-united.co.uk/news/2024/december/video-carlton-ubaezuonu-looks-to-build-on-recent-performances/ |website=Scunthorpe United FC |date=2024-12-30}}
Career Statistics
Updated to match played on 16 April 2025.
| class="wikitable" | ||||
| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk | 2016–2019 | League of Ireland Premier Division | 3 | 0 |
| Galway United (loan) | 2018 | League of Ireland First Division | 12 | 3 |
| Galway United | 2019–2020 | League of Ireland First Division | 19 | 5 |
| Farsley Celtic | 2020–2022 | National League North | 28 | 4 |
| Chorley | 2022–2023 | National League North | 44 | 15 |
| Scunthorpe United | 2024– | National League North | 14 | 3 |
References
External Links
- [https://www.transfermarkt.com/carlton-ubaezuonu/profil/spieler/470845 Carlton Ubaezuonu at Transfermarkt]
- [https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=98466 Carlton Ubaezuonu at Soccerbase]