*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:55, 19 May 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:26, 27 March 2024 (UTC)
Iroegbunam played youth football in Sutton Coldfield for Sutton United - where at under-8s level, he played alongside future West Brom and Aston Villa teammate Louie Barry.[4] Iroegbunam started his career at West Bromwich Albion, appearing once on the bench for a Premier League game against Leeds United on 23 May 2021.[5]
On 29 July 2021, Iroegbunam signed for Aston Villa in an undisclosed deal, joining their under-23 academy side.[6]
Aston Villa
On 5 December 2021, Iroegbunam appeared on the senior bench for Aston Villa, in a 2–1 Premier League victory over Leicester City.[7] After featuring on the bench several more times, Iroegbunam made his Premier League debut on 26 February 2022, as a late substitute for Philippe Coutinho in a 2–0 away victory over Brighton & Hove Albion.[8][9] On 18 March 2022, Iroegbunam signed a contract extension, running until 2027.[10] On 30 April 2022, Irogebunam was given his first Premier League start for Aston Villa, in a 2–0 victory over Norwich City playing 73 minutes before being substituted for Douglas Luiz.[11]
On 25 February 2023, Iroegbunam scored his first goal in senior football, QPR's only goal in a 3–1 defeat to Blackburn Rovers.[14]
Everton
On 22 June 2024, Iroegbunam joined fellow Premier League club Everton for an undisclosed fee,[15][16] reported to be around £9m,[16] signing a three-year deal.[15]
On 17 June 2022, Iroegbunam was named in the England squad for the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship finals.[20] Iroegbunam featured heavily in the tournament, coming off the bench on 1 July 2022 to play in England's 3–1 extra time victory over Israel in the final.[21][22]
On 21 September 2022, Iroegbunam made his England U20 debut as a substitute during a 3–0 victory over Chile at the Pinatar Arena.[23]
Personal life
Born in England, Iroegbunam is of Nigerian descent.[24]