Michael Chibuikem Udebuluzor (; ; born 1 April 2004) is a Hong Kong professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Hong Kong Premier League club Lee Man and the Hong Kong national team.
Club career
FC Ingolstadt 04 In July 2022, Udebuluzor debuted for Ingolstadt 04 II. On 6 August 2023, Udebuluzor made his first team debut for Ingolstadt 04 in 3. Liga against FC Erzgebirge Aue.
Mannheim On 17 August 2024, Udebuluzor signed for Oberliga Baden-Württemberg club VfR Mannheim.
Suzhou Dongwu In July 2025, Udebuluzor joined China League One club Suzhou Dongwu. However, his contract was terminated following his controversial speech against Chinese fans during the Final Round of EAFF E-1 Football Championship.
Tallinna Kalev On 27 August 2025, Udebuluzor joined Meistriliiga club Tallinna Kalev.米高有班落！轉戰愛沙尼亞甲組聯賽 on.cc 27 August 2025
Lee Man On 6 July 2026, Udebuluzor returned to Hong Kong and joined Lee Man.港超聯 今夏第一簽！前鋒米高加盟理文 on.cc 6 July 2026
International career On 8 September 2023, it was announced that Udebuluzor had received his HKSAR passport after renouncing his Nigerian citizenship, making him eligible to represent Hong Kong internationally.
On 11 September 2023, Udebuluzor made his international debut for Hong Kong in a friendly match against Brunei. On 12 October 2023, he scored his first international goal in a game against Bhutan, scoring a brace in the match.
On 26 December 2023, Udebuluzor was named in Hong Kong's squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
Personal life Udebuluzor is the son of former Nigerian professional footballer Cornelius Udebuluzor. He was born while his father was playing for Rangers in the Hong Kong First Division League.
Career statistics International
National teamYearAppsGoalsHong Kong202352202490202570Total212
#DateVenueOpponentResultCompetition111 September 2023Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong10–0Friendly212 October 2023Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong4–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round317 October 2023Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu, Bhutan0–22026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round416 November 2023Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran0–42026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round521 November 2023Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong2–22026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round614 January 2024Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar1–32023 AFC Asian Cup719 January 2024Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar0–12023 AFC Asian Cup823 January 2024Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, Qatar0–32023 AFC Asian Cup921 March 2024Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong0–22026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round1026 March 2024Milliy Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan0–32026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round116 June 2024Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong2–42026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round1211 June 2024Ashgabat Stadium, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan0–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round138 September 2024Churchill Park, Lautoka, Fiji1–1Friendly1415 October 2024Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong3–0Friendly155 June 2025Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong0–0Friendly1610 June 2025Kai Tak Stadium, Kai Tak, Hong Kong0–02027 AFC Asian Cup qualification178 July 2025Yongin Mireu Stadium, Yongin, South Korea1–62025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship1811 July 2025Yongin Mireu Stadium, Yongin, South Korea0–22025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship
International goals No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1.12 October 2023Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong 1–04–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification22–0
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