Bradley Ihionvien

Bradley Osezele Akhigbe Philip Ihionvien (born 23 December 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Colchester United, on loan from club Peterborough United.

Career

Colchester United Ihionvien came through the academy at Colchester United to make his first-team debut on 7 May 2022, when he came on as a 71st-minute substitute for John Akinde in a 2–0 victory at Hartlepool United.

Ihionvien made his full debut for Colchester on 19 August 2023 in a 3–2 home loss to MK Dons. Having established his place in the side, he made 34 appearances in all competitions during the season and scored 5 goals as Colchester narrowly avoided relegation on the final day.

Peterborough United

On 30 August 2024, Ihionvien signed for EFL League One side Peterborough United on a three-year deal. He made his debut three days later coming on as a 60th minute substitution for Ricky-Jade Jones in an EFL Trophy match against Gillingham in which he also scored.

On 14 September 2024, Ihionvien made his EFL League One debut against Lincoln.

In November 2024, it was announced by the club that Ihionvien faced a number of months on the sidelines as a scan had revealed a 'strange growth' in his leg, which was revealed to be another bone. Ihionvien returned to action for Peterborough on 1 January 2025, coming on as a 62nd minute substitution for Malik Mothersille in a league match against Burton Albion.

On 28 April 2025, Ihionvien was transfer listed. Manager Darren Ferguson said Ihionvien had no future at the club, adding that "sometimes moves don't come off".

Contrary to the comments made at the end of the 2024/25 season, Ihionvien was retained. On 2 August 2025, Ihiovien scored on the opening day of the season from the penalty spot, against Cardiff City.

On 1 September 2025, Ihionvien signed for EFL League Two club Shrewsbury Town on loan until the end of the season. In October 2025 however, he suffered a knee injury in training requiring surgery, expected to rule him out for a period of four-to-six months.

Personal life Born in England, Ihionvien is of Nigerian descent.

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