Osaze Urhoghide


Osaze Urhoghide is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for FC Dallas.

Early life

Urhoghide was born in Nijmegen, Netherlands, to Nigerian parents and moved to England aged five.

Club career

AFC Wimbledon

Urhoghide signed his first professional contract with AFC Wimbledon on the 6 April 2018.

Sheffield Wednesday

Following his release at the end of the 2018–19 season, he impressed on trial at Championship club Sheffield Wednesday, and signed a contract with the club. He made his first team debut in the FA Cup third round tie against Brighton & Hove Albion, keeping a clean sheet in a 1-0 win.
On 4 June 2020, he extended his stay a further season by signing a new contract until 2021. He broke back into the team under Neil Thompson and was voted the club's Player of the Month for February 2021. In March 2021, Osaze started to attract interest from other clubs, with Leeds United, Crystal Place, Watford and Club Brugge all reportedly interested in the defender. Sheffield Wednesday confirmed they had offered him a new contract at the end of the 2020–21 season.

Celtic

On 1 July 2021, Urhoghide signed a four-year contract with Celtic. He made his debut for Celtic in a UEFA Europa League tie against Real Betis on 9 December 2021.

KV Oostende (loan)

On 31 January 2022, Urhoghide joined Oostende on loan until the end of the season, with an option to buy. On 27 July 2022, the loan was renewed for the 2022–23 season.

Amiens

On 24 July 2023, Urhoghide joined French side Amiens on a three-year deal.

FC Dallas

On 11 February 2025, Urhoghide joined MLS side Dallas on a four-year contract, with a one-year club option, occupying an international roster slot and becoming Dallas' highest transfer fee ever paid for a defender.