Carabao Cup
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2023/2024
#18
Lesley Ugochukwu is a midfielder from France who plays for Galatasaray, wearing shirt number 18. This season he has scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist in 35 appearances. Born in 2004, he stands 1.90 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Lesley Chimuanya Ugochukwu
Known as
C. Ugochukwu
Position
Midfielder
Team
Galatasaray
Nationality
France
Date of birth
26 March 2004
Age
22 years
Height
1.90 m
Weight
72 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
18
Season statistics
35
Matches
3
Goals
1
Assists
2
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
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Trophy cabinet · 1 won
Clubs and national teams · 3
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France U21 National team -
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France U20 National team
The career of Lesley Ugochukwu so far
Lesley Ugochukwu's career began at Rennes II. He moved to Rennes in 2021, to Chelsea in 2023 for €27m, to Burnley in 2025 for €29m and then on loan to Galatasaray in 2026, among 6 recorded transfers in total. He has won 2 trophies, including Carabao Cup. He currently plays for Galatasaray, with 3 goals in 35 appearances this season.
Career history · 6 transfers
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2026
Burnley Galatasaray
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2025
Chelsea Burnley
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2025
Southampton Chelsea
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2024
Chelsea Southampton
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2023
Rennes Chelsea
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2021
Rennes II Rennes
Frequently asked questions about Lesley Ugochukwu
What team does Lesley Ugochukwu play for?
Lesley Ugochukwu plays for Galatasaray.
What position does Lesley Ugochukwu play?
Lesley Ugochukwu plays as a midfielder, usually as a defensive midfield.
How old is Lesley Ugochukwu?
Lesley Ugochukwu is 22 years old, born on 26 March 2004.
How tall is Lesley Ugochukwu?
Lesley Ugochukwu is 1.90 m (6′3″) tall.
How many goals has Lesley Ugochukwu scored this season?
Lesley Ugochukwu has scored 3 goals in 35 appearances this season.
Where is Lesley Ugochukwu from?
Lesley Ugochukwu is from France.
Which teams has Lesley Ugochukwu played for?
Lesley Ugochukwu has played for Rennes II, Rennes, Chelsea, Southampton, Burnley and Galatasaray.
What shirt number does Lesley Ugochukwu wear?
Lesley Ugochukwu wears shirt number 18 for Galatasaray.
When did Lesley Ugochukwu join Galatasaray?
Lesley Ugochukwu joined Galatasaray from Burnley on loan on 15 July 2026.