Ugochukwu Christus Iwu (; born 28 November 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Russian Premier League club Rubin Kazan. Born in Nigeria, he represents Armenia at international level.
Club career In August 2019, Iwu joined Pyunik on a season-long loan deal from Lori.
Urartu In the summer 2020, Iwu moved to the Urartu. On 16 July 2023, Iwu left Urartu by mutual consent to join Rubin Kazan.
Rubin Kazan On 16 July 2023, Rubin Kazan announced the signing of Iwu to a three-year contract.
International career On 20 March 2023, Ugochukwu Iwu received Armenian citizenship, which made him available to play for the Armenia national team.
Iwu made his international debut for Armenia on 25 March 2023 in the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying, against Turkey. He played the entire match.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLori2017–18Armenian First League12200—1222018–19Armenian Premier League29263—3552019–20Armenian Premier League7200—72Total4866300549Pyunik (loan)2019–20Armenian Premier League1401000150Urartu2020–21Armenian Premier League21240—2522021–22Armenian Premier League31531203662022–23Armenian Premier League32130—3312023–24Armenian Premier League00001010Total84810130979Rubin Kazan2023–24Russian Premier League26120—2812024–25Russian Premier League26071—3312025–26Russian Premier League14050—1902026–27Russian Premier League6010—70Total721151—872Career total21893253025314
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsArmenia202390202460202560202640Total250
Honours Urartu Armenian Premier League: 2022–23 Armenian Cup: 2022–23
Individual Armenian Premier League Player of the Year: 2022-23
References
External links
FC Urartu official club profile