Michael Elechi

Chickanele Michael Elechi (born 10 October 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Raynes Park Vale.

Career Born in Westminster, He subsequently joined Oxford United and signed his first professional contract with them in December 2018, lasting until summer 2021. On 3 March 2020, the loan spell was extended by a further month.

He made his debut for Oxford United on 6 October 2020 in a 1–1 EFL Trophy draw with Bristol Rovers, in which Oxford won the resultant penalty shoot-out.

On 5 February 2021, Elechi joined National League South side Oxford City on a one-month loan, with an option to extend to the end of the season. He made 2 league appearances on loan at Oxford City, before the Coronavirus pandemic curtailed the season. In November of the same year he was loaned to Southern League Premier Division South side Salisbury for a month. On 14 December 2021, his loan spell at Salisbury was extended by a further month. Elechi was released by Oxford at the end of the 2021–22 season.

On 21 October 2022, Elechi signed for Isthmian League South Central Division club Leatherhead.

In February 2025, following a short spell with Lewes, Elechi joined Raynes Park Vale.

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