Michael Elechi

Chickanele Michael Elechi (born 10 October 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Oxford City, on loan from League One club Oxford United.[2]

Michael Elechi
Personal information
Full name Chickanele Michael Elechi[1]
Date of birth (2001-10-10) 10 October 2001
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Oxford City
(on loan from Oxford United)
Youth career
2016–2018 Manchester United
2018–2020 Oxford United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Oxford United 0 (0)
2021– → Oxford City (loan) 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:08, 5 February 2021 (UTC)

Career

He started his youth career at Manchester United, joining their academy in 2016, but was released by Manchester United in 2018.[3] He subsequently joined Oxford United and signed his first professional contract with them in December 2018, lasting until summer 2021.[3] He made his debut for the club on 6 October 2020 in a 1–1 EFL Trophy draw with Bristol Rovers, in which Oxford won the resultant penalty shoot-out.[4] On 5 February 2021, Elechi joined National League South side Oxford City on an initial one month loan, with an option to extend the loan to the end of the season.[5]

References
  1. "Club list of registered players: As at 23rd June 2020: Oxford United" (PDF). 23 June 2020. p. 44. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  2. Michael Elechi at Soccerway. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  3. Pritchard, David (10 December 2018). "Oxford United agree first professional contract with Michael Elechi". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  4. Roberts, James (6 October 2020). "Oxford United win bonus point in Bristol Rovers shoot-out". Oxford Mail. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  5. "Oxford City sign Oxford United's Elechi on loan". nonleaguedaily.com. 5 February 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
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