Jaden Umeh
Jaden Chidi Umeh is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Benfica B#Under-23s|under-23] side of Portuguese Primeira Liga club Benfica. He is a Republic of Ireland youth international.
Club career
Umeh started his career at Irish club Cork City. He made his senior debut against Bohemians on 3 November 2023, becoming the youngest player ever to play for Cork at the age of just 15 years and 230 days. He later became Cork City's youngest ever goal-scorer in a 1–1 draw with Wexford, aged just 16 years and 14 days.He made 15 appearances and scoring two goals in the League of Ireland in 2024. In August 2024, he signed for Portuguese club Benfica. Cork received compensation from Benfica under FIFA compensation regulations, with further future benefits based on the player's progress.