Lesley Ugochukwu
(Chimuanya Ugochukwu)
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Born
2004 (22 years old)
Rennes, FrancePosition
Defensive Midfield
Status
Active
Ethnicity
Black
Team Number
8
Height
1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
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Side
Right
Agent
Wasserman Netherlands
Market Value
£20m
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Burnley
League
English League Championship
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Chimuanya Lesley Ugochukwu (// ⓘ; born 26 March 2004) is a French professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Burnley.
Club career
Rennes
Ugochukwu made his professional debut for Rennes on 25 April 2021, replacing Steven Nzonzi in a 5–1 Ligue 1 win against Dijon.
Chelsea
On 1 August 2023, Ugochukwu signed for Chelsea on a seven-year contract, with a club option for an additional year. The transfer fee paid to Rennes was reported as up to £23.1 million. On 13 August, he made his debut for the club, coming on as a substitute, in a 1–1 draw against Liverpool in the Premier League.
Southampton (loan)
On 16 August 2024, Ugochukwu joined English side Southampton on a season-long loan. He made his debut for the club on 28 August 2024 in a 5–3 away victory against Cardiff City in the EFL Cup. On 19 April 2025, he scored his first goal for the club in stoppage time in a 1–1 draw with West Ham United, which was Ugochukwu's first Premier League goal.
Burnley
On 6 August 2025, Ugochukwu signed a five-year contract with fellow English side Burnley. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 defeat to Aston Villa on 5 October 2025.
0 goals scored in the current 2026-2027 Season
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 Rennes II | 2020 | Permanent | - | - | |
 Rennes | 2021-2023 | Permanent | - | - |
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 Chelsea | 2023-2030 | - |
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