Michael Udebuluzor


Michael Chibuikem Udebuluzor is a Hong Kong professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for 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.

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

#DateVenueOpponentResultCompetition
111 September 2023Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong10–0Friendly
212 October 2023Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong4–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round
317 October 2023Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu, Bhutan0–22026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round
416 November 2023Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran0–42026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
521 November 2023Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong2–22026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
614 January 2024Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar1–32023 AFC Asian Cup
719 January 2024Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar0–12023 AFC Asian Cup
823 January 2024Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, Qatar0–32023 AFC Asian Cup
921 March 2024Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong0–22026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
1026 March 2024Milliy Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan0–32026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
116 June 2024Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong2–42026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
1211 June 2024Ashgabat Stadium, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan0–02026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round
138 September 2024Churchill Park, Lautoka, Fiji1–1Friendly
1415 October 2024Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong3–0Friendly
155 June 2025Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong0–0Friendly
1610 June 2025Kai Tak Stadium, Kai Tak, Hong Kong0–02027 AFC Asian Cup qualification
178 July 2025Yongin Mireu Stadium, Yongin, South Korea1–62025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship
1811 July 2025Yongin Mireu Stadium, Yongin, South Korea0–22025 EAFF E-1 Football Championship
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