Nigerian midfielder Chrisantus Uche scored on his debut for Getafe against Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish La Liga opener on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
Uche rose extremely high to meet Getafe Cross in the 64th minute of the game to save Getafe from their first defeat of the season. It was a beautiful header from the Nigerian, who joined the Spanish side from Cueta.
It is a beautiful start for Uche in his La Liga career. In 2022, he was playing in an amateur league in Owerri, Nigeria, with his friends. He is currently living his dream of playing in Europe.
Before he decided to join Getafe, he was previously a transfer target for Real Betis, but the club couldn’t sign him.
How Getafe Played a 1-1 Draw With Athletic Bilbao in the 2024–25 Spanish La Liga Opener
The reigning champions of the Copa del Rey, Athletic Bilbao, started the match in high spirits, with beautiful ball possession and creativity.
Athletic Bilbao went ahead in the 25th minute of the game with a stunning effort from Oihan Sancet.
Uche was shown the yellow card in the extra time of the first half after making a horrible tackle on an Athletic Bilbao player.
In the 64th minute of the game, Uche scored a beautiful header to secure a point for his new team.
The Athletic Bilbao side were the better team in the match against Getafe. They had more shots on target than the Getafe side. Also, Bilbao had 70% ball possessions compared to Getafe with 30% ball possession.
The Getafe side are currently in second place in the Spanish La Liga table with one point from a match. Athletic Club, on the other hand, is in fourth place in the Spanish La Liga table.
Chrisantus Uche Stats
The defensive midfielder has played 40 matches so far in his career, scoring a goal and creating two assists in all club competitions. Uche had received 11 yellow cards and one red card so far in his career.
Chrisantus Uche Age
Uche was born on May 19, 2003, in the city of Owerri, Nigeria. He is currently 21 years old, with a height of 6 feet and 3 inches.
Chrisantus Uche Market Value
The Nigerian defensive midfielder has a market value of €400,000.
Chrisantus Uche Club Career
He started his football career in Owerri before he received an offer from Moralo CP in July 2022. The defensive midfielder was officially announced by the Spanish club in November 2022.
Uche made his senior debut for the Moralo CP team on November 20, 2022, against CP Moraleja. On July 15, 2023, the midfielder moved to AD Cueta FC.
Uche was announced as Getafe’s new signing on June 13, 2024. He made his debut on August 15, 2024, for the Getafe side against Athletic Bilbao.
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