Justin Oboavwoduo

Justin Oke Oboavwoduo (born 23 August 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward, winger and attacking midfielder for side Juventus Next Gen. He is an England youth international.

Club career Oboavwoduo came through the academy at Manchester City having joined the club at eight years old. He was part of the Man City side which won the U-18 Premier League national title in May 2023, scoring two goals in the final against West Ham U18s and finishing as the competition's top scorer with 18 goals. Oboavwoduo was included in the Manchester City squad that travelled to Saudi Arabia to play in the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup. In May 2024, he played in the final as Man City beat Leeds United U18s to win the FA Youth Cup.

On 2 February 2026, Oboavwoduo signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Italian club Juventus and was assigned to their reserve team Juventus Next Gen in the third-tier Serie C.

International career An England youth international, Oboavwoduo was a member of the England under-17 side that finished fifth at the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. He also featured at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup and scored two goals in their opening group game against New Caledonia.

Oboavwoduo was added to England's 2025 UEFA European Under-19 Championship squad as a late injury replacement for Chris Rigg and made his U19 debut as a substitute during a 5–5 draw with Germany on 17 June 2025.

On 5 September 2025, Oboavwoduo made his U20 debut as a substitute during a 2–1 defeat to Italy at the SMH Group Stadium.

Style of play As well as playing as a striker, Oboavwoduo is capable of playing as an attacking midfielder or winger. Honours Manchester City FIFA Club World Cup: 2023

Personal life Oboavwoduo has Nigerian heritage.