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Noni Madueke
Personal information
Full name Chukwunonso Tristan Madueke[1]
Date of birth (2002-03-10) 10 March 2002 (age 22)[1]
Place of birth Barnet, Greater London, England
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.82 m)[1]
Position(s) Winger[1]
Team information
Current team
 Chelsea
Number 11
Youth career
2011–2014 Crystal Palace
2014–2018 Tottenham Hotspur
2018–2019 PSV Eindhoven
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2020 Jong PSV 6 (4)
2019–2023 PSV Eindhoven 51 (11)
2023– Chelsea 49 (11)
International career‡
2017–2018 England U16 3 (0)
2018–2019 England U17 10 (2)
2019 England U18 9 (4)
2021– England U21 20 (7)
2024– England 5 (0)
Medal record
Representing  England
UEFA European Under-21 Championship
Winner 2023
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:27, 8 December 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:10, 17 November 2024 (UTC)

Chukwunonso Tristan "Noni" Madueke (born 10 March 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team.

Early life

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Madueke is of Nigerian Igbo descent.[2][3] Born in Barnet, Greater London,[4] he moved to the small village of Wintelre with his mother upon signing for PSV Eindhoven.[5]

Club career

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Early career

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Madueke joined Crystal Palace at the age of nine and spent three years at the club.[6] He subsequently joined Tottenham Hotspur; he captained their under-16 side and made his under-18 debut at the age of 15.[2][6]

PSV Eindhoven

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Madueke signed Dutch club PSV Eindhoven in June 2018 on a three-year contract,[2] rejecting an offer from Manchester United in the process.[7][8] On 26 August 2019, Madueke made his senior debut in the Eerste Divisie for Jong PSV, coming on as a 64th minute substitute in a 1–0 loss to MVV Maastricht.[9]

After making his debut for PSV's first team on 19 January 2020, in a 1–1 draw against VVV-Venlo,[10] Madueke broke into the PSV team fully during the 2020–21 season, scoring on his first start for the club in a 2–1 win against Emmen on 19 September 2020. Madueke finished the season with seven Eredivisie goals.[11] He was later described as having a "breakout" campaign, with nine goals and eight assists in all competitions.[12]

On 7 August 2021, Madueke scored twice in a 4–0 Johan Cruyff Shield win against Ajax, in turn helping to end Ajax's 17-game unbeaten streak.[13] On 26 August, Madueke signed a new contract with PSV, keeping him at the club until 2025.[14] He was also given the number 10 jersey.[12]

Chelsea

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On 20 January 2023, Premier League club Chelsea signed Madueke on a seven-and-a-half-year contract,[15][16] for an estimated transfer fee of £28.5 million (€33 million).[17] He scored his first goal for the club on 2 May, in a 3–1 league defeat away to Arsenal.[18]

Ahead of the 2024–25 season, Madueke stated that a dispute between teammates Enzo Fernández and Wesley Fofana (with Fofana accusing Fernandez of racism), would be resolved.[19]

Madueke scored the first hat-trick of his senior career in a 6–2 away win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on 25 August 2024, having come under fire earlier in the day for disparaging the city of Wolverhampton in an Instagram story.[20] The story was later deleted and he apologised after the match.[21]

In December 2024, Madueke was told by manager Enzo Maresca to "work harder" after losing his first-team place.[22]

International career

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Youth career

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Madueke has represented England at youth level,[8] scoring twice for the under-17 team in a qualifier against Denmark[23] and was a squad member at the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[24]

Madueke made his U18 debut as a 70th minute substitute during the 3–2 win over Australia at De Montfort Park on 6 September 2019.[25] He opened his goalscoring account for the U18s during a 2–0 win over South Korea at North Street on 10 September 2019.[26]

On 15 March 2021, Madueke received his first England U21 call up as part of the Young Lions squad for the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship[27] and made his debut as a starter in the second group game, a 2–0 defeat to Portugal on 28 March 2021.[28] He scored his first goal for the U21s in a 4–0 friendly win over France on 25 March 2023.[29]

On 14 June 2023, Madueke was included in the England squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.[30] Featuring in all of his country's six games, Madueke helped England to win the tournament without conceding a single goal.[31]

Senior career

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On 29 August 2024, Madueke was called up to the senior squad for the first time for the UEFA Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.[32] He debuted on 10 September 2024 against Finland at Wembley Stadium, coming on as a substitute for Bukayo Saka in the 66th minute, where he assisted on Harry Kane's second goal ten minutes later as England won 2–0.[33]

Style of play

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Upon signing for PSV in June 2018, Madueke was described by the club as "a creative, physically strong left-footed midfielder".[2] His manager at PSV, Roger Schmidt, stated that Madueke was "able to read situations, get to the right positions and be in the right place".[11] The BBC described him as a "direct, powerful and versatile attacker" who was inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo.[12] Madueke is known for his speed and dribbling ability.[34]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 8 December 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Jong PSV 2019–20[10] Eerste Divisie 6 4 — — — — 6 4
PSV Eindhoven 2019–20[10] Eredivisie 4 0 0 0 — 0 0 0 0 4 0
2020–21[10] Eredivisie 24 7 1 1 — 7[c] 1 — 32 9
2021–22[10] Eredivisie 18 3 2 1 — 14[d] 3 1[e] 2 35 9
2022–23[10] Eredivisie 5 1 1 1 — 3[c] 0 0 0 9 2
Total 51 11 4 3 0 0 24 4 1 2 80 20
Chelsea 2022–23[35] Premier League 12 1 — — 0 0 — 12 1
2023–24[36] Premier League 23 5 6 1 5 2 — — 34 8
2024–25[37] Premier League 14 5 0 0 1 0 2[f] 1 0 0 17 6
Total 49 11 6 1 6 2 2 1 0 0 63 15
Career total 106 26 10 4 6 2 26 5 1 2 149 39
  1. ^ Includes KNVB Cup, FA Cup
  2. ^ Includes EFL Cup
  3. ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ Six appearances and two goals in UEFA Champions League, three appearances in UEFA Europa League, five appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa Conference League
  5. ^ Appearance in Johan Cruyff Shield
  6. ^ Appearances in UEFA Conference League

International

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As of match played 17 November 2024[38]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
England 2024 5 0
Total 5 0

Honours

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PSV Eindhoven

Chelsea

England U21

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Noni Madueke". Chelsea F.C. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "PSV complete signing of Madueke". PSV Eindhoven. 29 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Noni Madueke: Nigeria still in the race but England working closely – Interesting Football". 3 May 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  4. ^ "'Revelation': Forward who left Tottenham for free is following Van Nistelrooy's example". HITC. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Madueke stoomt bij PSV op vanuit uitvalsbasis Wintelre". Eindhovens Dagblad (in Dutch). 14 January 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  6. ^ a b Fisher, Ben (7 April 2022). "Noni Madueke: 'Players are realising there is a world outside of England'". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  7. ^ "Jadon Sancho, Reiss Nelson, who's next? Four more English teenagers playing in Europe". BBC Sport. 6 November 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
  8. ^ a b Aarons, Ed (15 August 2018). "The big exodus: why are young English players moving abroad?". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
  9. ^ "PSV U21 slump to a 1–0 defeat against MVV". PSV Eindhoven. 27 August 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  10. ^ a b c d e f "N. Madueke: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Noni Madueke impressing at PSV: English youngster scores again in Eredivisie win over Fortuna Sittard". Sky Sports. 8 March 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  12. ^ a b c Baldi, Ryan (26 October 2021). "Noni Madueke: The English teenager who rejected English giants to star for PSV Eindhoven". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  13. ^ a b "Madueke: Nigeria prospect's brace powers PSV past 10-man Ajax in Dutch Super Cup". Goal. 7 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  14. ^ "Madueke extends contract with PSV until 2025". PSV Eindhoven. 26 August 2021. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  15. ^ "Chelsea complete Madueke signing". Chelsea F.C. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  16. ^ "Chelsea complete £30m signing of PSV winger Madueke". BBC Sport. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  17. ^ Ornstein, David (19 January 2023). "Chelsea reach Noni Madueke agreement with PSV Eindhoven". The Athletic. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  18. ^ Wright, Nick (2 May 2023). "Arsenal 3–1 Chelsea: Martin Odegaard scores twice as Gunners keep title bid alive and go back above Man City". Sky Sports.
  19. ^ "Enzo Fernandez: Noni Madueki says Chelsea situation will be 'fine' when Argentina midfielder returns". BBC Sport. 25 July 2024.
  20. ^ Twomey, Liam. "The Briefing: Wolves 2–6 Chelsea – Madueke runs riot, the Portuguese connection and anyone for chaos?". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  21. ^ "Noni Madueke apologises after hat-trick against Wolves as Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca blasts Mykhailo Mudryk". Optus Sport. 25 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  22. ^ "Noni Madueke 'must work more', says Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca". BBC Sport. 4 December 2024.
  23. ^ "Drama in Denmark as young Lions' late winner seals top spot in Euro Qualifying". The Football Association. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
  24. ^ "Under-17 Euros: Six England players to look out for at men's and women's tournaments". BBC Sport. 2 May 2019. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  25. ^ "Alex Mighten blasts hat-trick to fire England U18s to victory over Australia". The Football Association. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
  26. ^ "Cole Palmer and Nonso Madueke ensure England MU18s down Korea Republic". The Football Association. 10 September 2019. Retrieved 16 September 2019.
  27. ^ "England MU21 squad named for UEFA U21 Euro group stages in Slovenia". The Football Association. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  28. ^ "Young Lions suffer second consecutive European Championship defeat against Portugal". The Football Association. 28 March 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
  29. ^ "England U21 4–0 France U21". ESPN. 25 March 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  30. ^ "England MU21s squad named for EURO Finals". The Football Association. 14 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  31. ^ "Colwill and Madueke crowned European champions". Chelsea F.C. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  32. ^ "Gomes, Livramento and Madueke in England squad". BBC Sport. 29 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  33. ^ "England v Finland game report". ESPN. 10 September 2024.
  34. ^ Twomey, Liam. "Noni Madueke: Quick, skilful, clever and Chelsea's perfect complement for Mudryk". The Athletic.
  35. ^ "Games played by Noni Madueke in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  36. ^ "Games played by Noni Madueke in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  37. ^ "Games played by Noni Madueke in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  38. ^ "Noni Madueke: Internationals". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  39. ^ "PSV sell Madueke to Chelsea FC". PSV. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  40. ^ McNulty, Phil (25 February 2024). "Carabao Cup final: Chelsea 0–1 Liverpool (aet)". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  41. ^ Howell, Alex (8 July 2023). "England beat Spain to win Euro U21 Championship". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
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