Christy Ucheibe
Nigeria Women/D/
NigeriaPlayer Info
Christy Ucheibe is a highly-rated Nigerian defensive midfielder for Benfica Women, known for her engine, tactical intelligence, and ball-winning abilities. Born on December 25, 2000, Ucheibe began her career in Nigeria before making a significant move to Europe, joining Slovakian side ŽNK Spartak Myjava and then achieving a dream transfer to Portuguese giants Benfica. At Benfica, she quickly became a key player, helping the team dominate domestically and make waves in the UEFA Women's Champions League with her relentless pressing and precise passing. Her performances earned a regular spot in the Nigerian national team, the Super Falcons. Her main honors include multiple Portuguese league titles and cups with Benfica, along with the CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations. With a market value of €30,000, Ucheibe's fun fact is her nickname "The Shield" for her protective work in front of the defense. She is currently regarded as one of Africa's most complete midfielders.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2020/07/04
Assi IF Women
SL Benfica Women Transfer
2019/01/10
Capital City Dove FC(w)Assi IF WomenTransfer
Matches
Competition
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Statistics
Nigeria Women
Women's Olympic Football Tournament2024
Matches
Games Played
3
Games Started
3
Minutes Per Game
265
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
5
Accurate Passes Per Game
72
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
4
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
4
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
7
Interceptions Per Game
2
Clearances Per Game
6
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
7
Be Fouled Per Game
0