Layton Ndukwu


Layton Julius Ndukwu is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a winger for Spalding United.

Early life

Ndukwu was educated at City of Leicester College.

Club career

Ndukwu is a product of the Leicester City academy. He joined Southend United on a season-long loan in August 2019, making his league debut on 10 August 2019. In January 2020, Ndukwu was recalled from his loan after a lack of playing time.
In June 2021, it was announced that Ndukwu would be released from Leicester City upon expiry of his contract at the end of the season. He subsequently spent time on trial at Portsmouth, however he was not offered a contract.
In August 2022, Ndukwu returned to football to joining Albanian Kategoria Superiore side Kukësi.
In March 2023, Ndukwu returned to England to join Southern Football League Premier Division Central club Barwell. On 16 May 2023 Danish 2nd Division club Akademisk Boldklub confirmed, that Ndukwu had joined the club on a 'multi-year contract'. On 2 February 2024, the club confirmed Ndukwu's departure. Ndukwu signed for Coalville Town in March 2024.
On 30 August 2024, Ndukwu joined Spalding United.

International career

Ndukwu has represented England at under-16 and under-17 level. He is also eligible to represent Nigeria at international level.