About Chidozie Awaziem
Born 1997. Chidozie Awaziem is a Nigerian association football player.
Boavista Still owned by Porto, Awaziem signed a temporary deal with Boavista F.C. – also in Portugal and the city of Porto – ahead of 2020–21, with the obligation of a permanent four-year contract on 30 June 2021. He returned to the Turkish Süper Lig on 8 September that year, being loaned to Alanyaspor.
On 1 August 2022, Awaziem was loaned to HNK Hajduk Split with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. During his tenure, he scored a career-best five goals and also won the Croatian Football Cup.
FC Cincinnati Awaziem joined Major League Soccer side FC Cincinnati on 25 July 2024, on a two-year contract with the possibility of an extension through 2027. He totalled 14 appearances during his spell at TQL Stadium, recording three assists.
Later career On 9 December 2024, Awaziem signed a one-year deal with Colorado Rapids, extendable until the end of the 2027 season. He returned to Nantes in summer 2025, on a three-year contract.
Awaziem went back to the Turkish top division on 29 July 2026, joining Konyaspor for €1 million.
International career Aged 19, Awaziem was called up by Nigeria for friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg, on 27 and 31 May 2016. He made his senior debut on 1 June 2017, starting in a 3–0 win over Togo in Paris in another exhibition game.
Awaziem was included in Gernot Rohr's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, being an unused player as the tournament ended in group stage exit. He was also picked for the 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Career statistics Club
Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
2015–16 LigaPro
2016–17 LigaPro
2018–19 LigaPro
2015–16 Primeira Liga
2018–19 Primeira Liga
Nantes (loan) 2017–18 Ligue 1
Çaykur Rizespor (loan) 2018–19 Süper Lig
Leganés (loan) 2019–20 La Liga
Boavista (loan) 2020–21 Primeira Liga
2021–22 Primeira Liga
2023–24 Primeira Liga
Alanyaspor (loan) 2021–22 Süper Lig
Hajduk Split (loan) 2022–23 Croatian Football League
FC Cincinnati 2024 Major League Soccer
Colorado Rapids 2025 Major League Soccer
Nantes 2025–26 Ligue 1
290!!10!!17!!1!!4!!0!!7!!0!!7!!0!!325!!11
International
Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Awaziem goal.
Porto Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2018
Hajduk Croatian Football Cup: 2022–23 third place: 2025
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Chidozie Awaziem?
Nigerian footballer
When was Chidozie Awaziem born?
Chidozie Awaziem was born on 1 January 1997 in Enugu.
What is Chidozie Awaziem's occupation?
Chidozie Awaziem is an association football player.
What nationality is Chidozie Awaziem?
Chidozie Awaziem is Nigerian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Chidozie Awaziem
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