Wesley Okoduwa
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 May 2008 | ||
| Place of birth | New York City, United States | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Wolverhampton Wanderers | ||
| Number | 61 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023–2024 | England U16 | 8 | (0) |
| 2024– | England U17 | 4 | (0) |
| 2025– | England U18 | 2 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:30, 29 May 2025 (UTC) | |||
Wesley Okoduwa (born 12 May 2008) is a footballer who plays as a defender for Wolves. Born in the United States, he has represented England internationally at youth level.
Early life
Okoduwa was born on 12 May 2008 in New York City, United States. The son of Nigeria international Emmanuel Okoduwa, he moved to England as a child, where he lived with his mother.[1]
Club career
As a youth player, Okoduwa joined the youth academy of English side Wolverhampton Wanderers. In 2023, he was promoted to the club's under-18 team before being promoted to their reserve team in 2024. He also was benched for some games including Newcastle United. The same year, he received interest from English Premier League sides Manchester United and Chelsea.[2]
Style of play
Okoduwa plays as a defender. English newspaper Express & Star wrote in 2024 that he "is physically suited to the modern game and has impressed with his athletic ability... still has plenty to learn regarding his ball retention and defensive positioning".[3]
References
- ^ "Bronx-born Wesley Okoduwa continues to make big strides at Wolves". American Soccer Now. 3 October 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ "Wolverhampton Wanderers FC: Three Young Wolves". Vavel. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ "The Wolves pups hoping to make the main pack". Express & Star. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2025.