Chioma Ubogagu

Chioma Grace Ubogagu (born 10 September 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for USL Super League club Dallas Trinity. A former United States youth international, she represented England at senior level.

She previously played for Orlando Pride, Brisbane Roar, Houston Dash, Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Tottenham Hotspur. Ubogagu played collegiate soccer for Stanford University and was capped at various youth levels for the United States, winning the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. She chose to represent the England national team at the senior level in 2018, earning three caps.

Early life and college career Ubogagu was born in London, where her parents, mother Tina a nurse and father Aloy a social worker, had moved from Nigeria seeking job opportunities. At age 3, her parents divorced and she moved with her mother and older brother to Coppell, Texas a suburb in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.

Ubogagu led her club team, D'Feeters, to two Texas-North State Cup titles, a U.S. Youth Soccer Association Region II championship and a 2010 third-place U-17 national finish, and led Coppell High School to the 2009 Texas 5A state title. She was also named 2010 Gatorade Texas Player of the Year, all-America three times by ESPN RISE and twice each by the NSCAA and Parade. In addition, she was all All-Area selection by Dallas Morning News, all four years of her high school career.

Ubogagu came to Stanford as the #1-ranked recruit in the nation by Top Drawer Soccer. During her freshman year, she won the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year in 2011 and helped the Cardinal win their first Women's College Cup, making the all-tournament team in the process. She finished her college career with 27 goals in 89 total appearances, made the All-Pac-12 team all four seasons, earning first-team honors in 2012 and 2014. although coach Jim Gabarra acknowledged she was in negotiations with an FA WSL club. In February 2015, Ubogagu signed with Arsenal, the club she'd supported as a child and her British birth made it easier for her to acquire a United Kingdom work permit.

Houston Dash Arsenal released Ubogagu having reached the end of her contract in November 2015. She finished her season with seven goals in 21 appearances. Subsequently, the Houston Dash acquired the rights to Ubogagu from the Sky Blue FC in exchange for picks in the 2016 and 2017 college drafts. The trade gave the Dash an opportunity to sign her before the start of the NWSL season in March 2016.

Ubogagu was named NWSL Player of the Week in week 4 of the 2016 season for her one-goal and one assist performance to lead Houston to a 2–1 victory over FC Kansas City.

Orlando Pride On 23 January 2017, the Orlando Pride acquired Ubogagu from the Houston Dash, in exchange for Orlando's natural third round pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft. In 2017 Ubogagu appeared in 19 games for Orlando, scoring 4 goals. On 16 February 2018 the Orlando Pride announced they had signed Ubogagu to a new contract ahead of the 2018 season. On 29 August 2019, Ubogagu was waived by the Orlando Pride to allow her to pursue a playing opportunity in Europe.

Brisbane Roar (loan) On 5 October 2018, Brisbane Roar announced they had signed Ubogagu for the 2018–19 W-League season, where she would be joining fellow Orlando Pride teammate Carson Pickett on loan. She scored her first goal for the team on 29 November 2018, in a 1–0 victory over Newcastle Jets. She ended the season with 2 goals.

CD Tacón/Real Madrid On 31 August 2019, Ubogagu joined Spanish Primera División team CD Tacón.

Tottenham Hotspur On 31 July 2021, Ubogagu joined Tottenham Hotspur on a two-year contract. In April 2022, Ubogagu was suspended for 9 months backdated to start from January 2022 for anti-doping violations as a result of taking medication prescribed by a personal doctor to treat acne before signing for the club. She made her return to playing in October 2022. She was confirmed to have left the club upon the expiry of her contract at the end of 2022–23 season having made 27 appearances for the club, scoring one goal.

Dallas Trinity Having last played in March 2023, Ubogagu had returned to the United States to undergo treatment for a fibroid and an ovarian cyst. She made a return to professional football in July 2024 when she signed for Dallas Trinity ahead of the inaugural USL Super League season.

Ubogagu made her club debut on 18 August 2024 during Dallas's inaugural match against Tampa Bay Sun FC in a 1–1 draw. She also provided the first assist in club history in extra time of the first half. On 13 September 2024, in a home match against Lexington SC, Ubogagu scored twice in the second half, becoming the first player in club and league history to record a brace. Her performance helped Dallas secure their first-ever victory ending in 6–2. On 9 March 2025, she scored an early opener against Brooklyn FC and assisted Allie Thornton twice in the span of three minutes to boost Dallas to a 6–0 victory over the league leaders. On 31 May 2025, she scored the second goal in the season finale against the Carolina Ascent, a 2–1 win that secured a playoff berth for Dallas.

International career Because of her parents and her place of birth, Ubogagu was eligible to represent Nigeria, England or the United States.

Phil Neville called Ubogagu up to the England national team for a set of friendlies in November 2018 against Sweden and Austria. She scored on her England and senior international debut in a 3–0 win against Austria on 8 November 2018.

Ubogagu was allotted 210 when the FA announced their legacy numbers scheme to honour the 50th anniversary of England's inaugural international

Personal life Her grandfather Austin Eneuke played for Nigeria and Tottenham Hotspur.

International

Scores and results list England goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ubogagu goal. + List of international goals scored by Chioma UbogagoNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 8 November 2018 BSFZ-Arena, Maria Enzersdorf, Austria 1–0 3–0 Friendly

Honours United States U20

FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup: 2012 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship: 2012

England SheBelieves Cup: 2019

College NCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship: 2011