Justin Oboavwoduo
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Justin Oke Oboavwoduo | ||
| Date of birth | 23 August 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Juventus Next Gen | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2026 | Manchester City | ||
| 2026– | Juventus | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2026– | Juventus Next Gen | 2 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021–2022 | England U16 | 9 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | England U17 | 15 | (4) |
| 2023– | England U18 | 5 | (0) |
| 2024– | England U19 | 2 | (0) |
| 2025– | England U20 | 1 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14:53, 16 March 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 13:40, 9 October 2025 (UTC) | |||
Justin Oke Oboavwoduo (born 23 August 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward, winger and attacking midfielder for Serie C Group B side Juventus Next Gen. He is an England youth international.[1]
Club career
Oboavwoduo came through the academy at Manchester City having joined the club at eight years-old.[2] He was part of the Man City U18 side which won the U18 Premier League national title in May 23, scoring two goals in the final against West Ham U18.[3] He was included in the Manchester City squad that travelled to Saudi Arabia to play in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup.[4] In May 2024, he played in the final as Man City beat Leeds United U18 to win the FA Youth Cup.[5]
On 2 February 2026, Oboavwoduo signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Italian club Juventus and was assigned to their reserve team Juventus Next Gen in the third-tier Serie C.[6]
International career
An England youth international,[7] Oboavwoduo was a member of the England under-17 side that finished fifth at the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[8] He also featured at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup and scored two goals in their opening group game against New Caledonia.[9][10]
Oboavwoduo was added to England's 2025 UEFA European Under-19 Championship squad as a late injury replacement for Chris Rigg[11] and made his U19 debut as a substitute during a 5-5 draw with Germany on 17 June 2025.[12]
On 5 September 2025, Oboavwoduo made his U20 debut as a substitute during a 2-1 defeat to Italy at the SMH Group Stadium.[13]
Style of play
As well as playing as a striker, Oboavwoduo is capable of playing as an attacking midfielder or winger.[14]
Honours
Manchester City
Personal life
Oboavwoduo has Nigerian heritage.[15]
References
- ^ "Justin Oboavwoduo". Soccerway. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "The prospects to look out for in the Carabao Cup third round". Allfootballapp. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "Man City complete historic hat-trick in U18 National final". Premier League. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ Bray, Joe (18 December 2023). "Six Man City youngsters travel with Club World Cup squad ahead of Urawa Red Diamonds clash". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ Bray, Joe (10 May 2024). "Heskey gets Haaland treatment as Man City kids prove Pep Guardiola wrong to win FA Youth Cup". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "Next Gen | Justin Oboavwoduo è un nuovo giocatore della Juventus" [Next Gen | Justin Oboavwoduo is a new Juventus player] (in Italian). Juventus FC. 2 February 2026. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ Bray, Joe (28 September 2022). "Man City's unseen impact on England squads shows academy plan is working". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ James, Alex (26 May 2023). "Meet the three Man City wonder kids ready to be next graduates from Etihad talent factory". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ Emmanuel, Ifeanyi (11 November 2023). "U17 WC: Nwaneri, Oboavwoduo emulate Victor Moses by registering two goal involvements in England's 10-0 win". All Nigeria Soccer. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "U-17 World Cup: England wonderkids thrash New Caledonia 10-0 in opening match". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 11 November 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "England MU19s squad named for UEFA U19 EURO Finals". EnglandFootball.com. 19 May 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Report: Germany 5-5 England MU19s". EnglandFootball.com. 17 June 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Gibson, Thomas (5 September 2025). "Report: England MU20s 1-2 Italy". England Football. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ Bray, Joe (3 April 2023). "'My versatility is unique' - Meet the forward hoping to fire Man City into FA Youth Cup final vs Arsenal". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ Emmanuel, Ifeanyi (6 October 2023). "England squads announcement: Chelsea and Tottenham starlets among 7 Nigeria-eligible players called up". All Nigeria Soccer. Retrieved 19 December 2023.