Michael Ihiekwe
Blackpool/D/
EnglandPlayer Info
Michael Ihiekwe is a commanding English centre-back who brings physicality and leadership to the heart of the Blackpool defense. The 33-year-old defender, standing at 185 cm, has extensive experience in the English lower leagues, having been a stalwart for Rotherham United during their promotions to the Championship. Ihiekwe's career began at Wolverhampton Wanderers' academy before loan spells helped him develop. He truly found his footing at Rotherham, where his aerial dominance, strong tackling, and organizational skills made him a fan favorite and a captain. His performances were instrumental in the Millers' successes, earning him a move to Sheffield Wednesday before joining Blackpool. A no-nonsense defender, his main honors include multiple promotions from League One. On the pitch, he is a traditional defender who relishes duels and clearing his lines. For Blackpool, Ihiekwe's experience and defensive solidity are crucial assets as they aim to compete at the top end of League One.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/06/30
Sheffield Wednesday
BlackpoolSigned
2022/06/30
Rotherham UnitedSheffield WednesdaySigned
2019/01/01
Accrington StanleyRotherham UnitedLoan Ended
2018/08/23
Rotherham UnitedAccrington StanleyLoan
2017/06/30
Tranmere RoversRotherham UnitedSigned
2014/06/30
Wolverhampton WanderersTranmere RoversSigned
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Blackpool
EFL Cup2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
1
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
90
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
43
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
1
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
8
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
1