Uchenna Christian Junior born December 30, 2000 is a Nigerian football player who is currently playing for Omole Football Academy in Lagos.
Often considered by many as one of the best young talents in the country, the young footballer spent two seasons at Ifeanyi Uba FC, Anambra on loan.
While playing at Ifeanyi Uba FC, which is one of the biggest clubs in the Nigeria, he commanded a first team shirt throughout his spell.
Still only 21, Christian has become the talk of many football enthusiasts in Nigeria, thanks to his incredible skills that have prompted a host professional footballers and coaches to praise his talent and signal a very promising future.
Born and raised in Nnewi, a commercial city in Anambra, he relocated to Lagos, one of the biggest commercial cities in Africa, in pursuit of his football dreams. Since then, he has been on the ascendancy due to his standout performances.
Despite his age, he already plays like someone who has been in the business for many years. Apart from his electric pace which makes him a defender’s nightmare, just like Kylian Mbappe, he knows when to slow down and pass the ball. According to his teammates and trainers, “he is always happy to take on defenders.”
He is a complete player replete with the ability to change games, through his goal scoring ability, consistency, good vision, agility, stamina and positioning.
Uchenna Christian with a trophy
Junior is a highly promising player and has been dubbed the next Eden Hazard. ‘Hazard’ as he is fondly called by teammates has always commanded a first team shirt where ever he has played. Although naturally a winger, he excels more in the centre forward position.
The Nnewi-born player has caught the eye of many and has led top Nigerian coaches to liken him to several prominent forwards, including former Manchester City player, Sergio Aguero for his prowess in front of goal. Defenders prefer to have him on their team rather than face him, as he is a constant threat in the 18-yard box.
In 2019, he was one the players that was considered to represent Nigeria at the under 2019 World Cup. But due to his age, he wasn’t selected. He was 18 at the time.
He stands at 1.75 m tall and weighs 65kg. He has a very strong right foot, he is dogged, mobile, has great positioning, and loves to take on defenders.
He has been tipped for greater heights outside the shores of Nigeria once he is given the chance.
