Irish association football player
David Chukwudubem Okagbue (born 5 October 2003) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Walsall . He is an Ireland youth international.[ 3]
Career
Stoke City
Okagbue came over to Stoke City from Dublin in 2020. He had played for then Bohemians affiliate St. Kevin's Boys . He spent time on loan with Chester from February 2022.[ 4] [ 5] [ 6] In September 2022, he joined Oldham Athletic of the National League on loan.[ 7] On 1 September 2023, he joined Walsall of EFL League Two on a season-long loan.[ 8] Okabgue made 35 appearances and scored 1 goal in a 2-1 win over Accrington Stanley in 2023–24 as the Saddlers finished in 11th position.[ 9] [ 10] He was offered a new contract in May 2024.[ 11]
Walsall
Okagbue joined Walsall on a permanent deal on 4 July 2024 after agreeing compensation with Stoke.[ 12] [ 13]
International career
An Ireland under-19 international,[ 14] he made his debut for the side on 10 November 2021, against Montenegro U-19 .[ 15]
Career statistics
As of match played 27 April 2024 [ 16]
References