Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer (forward/striker) |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Date of Birth | 03/10/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Obogwe, Imo State, Nigeria |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Kelechi Iheanacho
15/10/2026
Kelechi Iheanacho scored twice and provided an assist in Bursaspor's 3-0 win over Muglaspor in the Turkish First League. The result extended his scoring streak to ten consecutive league matches, a first in Turkish professional league football. He has scored in every league game he has played for Bursaspor since his summer move from Celtic.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Kelechi Promise Iheanacho |
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| Summary | Nigerian striker who rose to prominence by captaining the Nigeria U17 team to the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup title, where he won the Golden Ball. He later played in the Premier League and for the Nigeria senior national team. In 2026 he joined Turkish club Bursaspor and set a league record there by scoring in ten consecutive matches. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.85 m |
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| Preferred Foot | Left |
Personal Life
| Hometown Region | Imo State, Nigeria |
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| Early Football | Trained at Taye Academy in Owerri before moving to Europe |
Family
| Father | Elder James Iheanacho |
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| Mother | Mercy Iheanacho (deceased) |
| Siblings | Ada Iheanacho, Chibuke Iheanacho |
Career
| Youth Clubs | Taye Academy (Owerri) |
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| International | Represented Nigeria U17, Nigeria U20 and the Nigeria senior national team |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Striker known for finishing, shooting and pressing |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was the youngest of four children in his family. | |
| 2. He won the Golden Boot as top scorer at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup. | |
| 3. He scored in the penalty shootout of the 2016 EFL Cup final for Manchester City. | |
| 4. He was given the Turkish nickname 'Agabey', meaning big brother or boss, after his Bursaspor run. |
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