Calvin Bassey

Calvin Bassey[1] (né Ughelumba; born 31 December 1999) is an Italian-born English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish Premiership side Rangers.

Calvin Bassey
Personal information
Full name Calvin Bassey[1]
Birth name Calvin Ughelumba[1]
Date of birth (1999-12-31) 31 December 1999
Position(s) Left back / Centre back
Club information
Current team
 Rangers
Number 3
Youth career
2015–2020 Leicester City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Rangers 7 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22 January 2021 (UTC)

Club career

Leicester City

Bassey joined Leicester City at the age of fifteen after a successful trial[2] and progressed through the club's youth ranks, with regular appearances for the clubs' under-18 and under-23 sides.

Rangers

On 6 June 2020, Bassey signed a pre-contract with Rangers,[3] with him due to officially join the club with the opening of the summer transfer window in July.[1] On 9 August 2020, Bassey made his professional debut for Rangers in a Scottish Premiership match against St Mirren as a substitute in a 3–0 win.[4]

International career

Born in Italy,[5] Bassey is eligible to play for Italy, Nigeria or England at international level.[5]

References
  1. "Rangers sign defender Calvin Bassey from Leicester". FourFourTwo. 6 June 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  2. "Exclusive: West Ham submit bid for Leicester City rising star". Football Insider. 30 January 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  3. "Youngster Calvin Bassey Agrees Pre-Contract With Rangers". Leicester City FC. 6 June 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  4. "Rangers 3-0 St Mirren". BBC Sport. BBC. 9 August 2020.
  5. "Rangers agree four-year deal with Leicester youngster Calvin Bassey". Sky Sports. 6 June 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
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