Angelo Ogbonna

Juventus

On 11 July 2013, Ogbonna underwent a medical at Turin's Fornaca, Isokinetic and the Istituto di Medicina dello Sport ahead of his proposed cross-town move to Juventus. After passing the medical, he officially signed for Juventus for a transfer fee of €13 million, with an additional €2 million to be paid in future bonuses. He became the first player to become captain of the Granata and transfer to rivals Juventus, sparking much dislike with his old supporters of Torino.

He made his Champions League debut in on 17 September 2013, against F.C. Copenhagen. In his first season, despite being behind Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini in the pecking order at centre back, Ogbonna managed 25 appearances in all competitions, mostly starting in matches in the latter half of the season as the team was heavily rotated for league, Coppa Italia and Champions League matches. Ogbonna played 16 league games for Juventus in the 2013–14 season, as they won Serie A title. He made his debut 20 days later in the Europa League third qualifying round, starting against Astra Giurgiu; in the 82nd minute he netted an own goal equaliser as West Ham drew 2–2 at the Boleyn Ground. On 9 February 2016, Ogbonna scored his first goal for the club, netting an injury-time match-winning header in the 121st minute of a 2–1 home win over Liverpool, in the fourth round FA Cup replay. Having played 18 of a possible 22 Premier League games for West Ham in the 2016–17 season, he was ruled out for the remainder of the season as he required an operation. West Ham manager, Slaven Bilić, said that Ogbonna had played every game of the season despite carrying the injury. He returned for the final game of the 2016–17 season, a 2–1 away win against Burnley. In June 2017, Ogbonna signed a new contract with West Ham committing him to the club until 2022.

On 11 December 2020, Ogbonna scored the winning goal in a 2–1 away win over Leeds United which secured West Ham's first win at Elland Road since 2000. In November 2021, Ogbonna damaged his anterior cruciate ligament in a home win against Liverpool. The injury ruled him out for the rest of the 2021–22 season. Ogbonna made his return on 18 August 2022 in the 2022–23 Europa Conference League in a 3–1 home win against Danish team Viborg.

In June 2024, West Ham announced that Ogbonna, alongside teammateJoseph Anang, would be leaving the club at the end of the 2023–24 season; he made 249 appearances for the Hammers, scoring 13 goals. Having played 201 Premier League games, he was the second Italian footballer with the highest number of appearances in the league at the time of his departure, behind only Gianfranco Zola.

Watford On 27 August 2024, Ogbonna signed for EFL Championship club Watford as a free agent, on an initial season-long contract.

In May 2025, it was announced that he would be released by Watford at the end of the 2024–25 season, having played inconsistently during his time with the club.

International career On 12 August 2009, he made his debut with the Italian under-21 team in a friendly game against Russia.

Ogbonna made his senior debut on 11 November 2011 in a 2–0 friendly victory against Poland, where he came on as a substitute for Domenico Criscito in the 77th minute. On 31 May 2016, he was named in Antonio Conte's final 23-man squad for the tournament. Ogbonna made his only appearance of the tournament on 22 June, in Italy's final group match, which ended in a 1–0 defeat to Ireland. In October 2020, after a two-year absence, Ogbonna was called into the Italian squad by manager, Roberto Mancini, for two games in the Nations League.

Style of play As a central defender, Ogbonna is primarily known for his physical attributes; he is also a competent tackler, and possesses a good positional sense, as well as an ability to read the game. He is also capable of playing as a left back on occasion, due to his pace, technique, ball skills, vision, and distribution with his left foot.

On 22 December 2008, Ogbonna survived a car accident near Turin after he lost control of his Smart car and drove off a bridge into a torrent at around 5:00 AM.

Career statistics Club

Honours Torino Serie B promotion: 2011–12

Juventus

Italy UEFA European Championship runner-up: 2012