# Michael Udebuluzor

Michael Chibuikem Udebuluzor (Chinese: 米高; born 1 April 2004) is a Hong Kong professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Oberliga Baden-Württemberg club VfR Mannheim and the Hong Kong national team.

## Club career
### FC Ingolstadt 04

In July 2022, Udebuluzor debuted for Ingolstadt 04 II. On 6 August 2023, Udebuluzor made his first team debut for Ingolstadt 04 in 3. Liga against FC Erzgebirge Aue.

### Mannheim

On 17 August 2024, Udebuluzor signed for Oberliga Baden-Württemberg club VfR Mannheim.

## International career

On 8 September 2023, it was announced that Udebuluzor had received his HKSAR passport after renouncing his Nigerian citizenship, making him eligible to represent Hong Kong internationally.
On 11 September 2023, Udebuluzor made his international debut for Hong Kong in a friendly match against Brunei. On 12 October 2023, he scored his first international goal in a game against Bhutan, scoring a brace in the match.
On 26 December 2023, Udebuluzor was named in Hong Kong's squad for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

## Personal life

Udebuluzor is the son of former Nigerian professional footballer Cornelius Udebuluzor. He was born while his father was playing for Rangers in the Hong Kong First Division League.

## Career statistics
### International

    As of 15 October 2024
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
| Hong Kong | 2023 | 5 | 2 |
| Hong Kong | 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| Total | Total | 14 | 2 |
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Competition |
| 1 | 11 September 2023 | Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong | Brunei | 10–0 | Friendly |
| 2 | 12 October 2023 | Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong | Bhutan | 4–0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round |
| 3 | 17 October 2023 | Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu, Bhutan | Bhutan | 0–2 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC first round |
| 4 | 16 November 2023 | Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran | Iran | 0–4 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round |
| 5 | 21 November 2023 | Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong | Turkmenistan | 2–2 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round |
| 6 | 14 January 2024 | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar | United Arab Emirates | 1–3 | 2023 AFC Asian Cup |
| 7 | 19 January 2024 | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar | Iran | 0–1 | 2023 AFC Asian Cup |
| 8 | 23 January 2024 | Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, Doha, Qatar | Palestine | 0–3 | 2023 AFC Asian Cup |
| 9 | 21 March 2024 | Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong | Uzbekistan | 0–2 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round |
| 10 | 26 March 2024 | Milliy Stadium, Tashkent, Uzbekistan | Uzbekistan | 0–3 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round |
| 11 | 6 June 2024 | Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong | Iran | 2–4 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round |
| 12 | 11 June 2024 | Ashgabat Stadium, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan | Turkmenistan | 0–0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – AFC second round |
| 13 | 8 September 2024 | Churchill Park, Lautoka, Fiji | Fiji | 1–1 | Friendly |
| 14 | 15 October 2024 | Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong | Cambodia | 3–0 | Friendly |

### International goals

| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
| 1. | 12 October 2023 | Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong | Bhutan | 1–0 | 4–0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2 | 12 October 2023 | Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong | Bhutan | 2–0 | 4–0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification |