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Ikechukwu Uche, born on January 5, 1984 in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria, is an association football player. As of 2026, Ikechukwu Uche is 42 years old. The listed height is 172 cm.
My Take
Ikechukwu Uche is the embodiment of the migrant striker who earns his place the hard way. Leaving Aba, Nigeria for Spain before he turned twenty and then logging 194 La Liga matches and 42 goals across Recreativo, Getafe, Zaragoza, Villarreal, Granada and Malaga is a testament to durability and adaptability. I respect forwards who stay relevant across so many clubs without the cushion of a marquee name. His acrobatic celebrations hint at a player who genuinely loved the game, and at only 172 cm his longevity abroad earns my quiet admiration for sheer grit over size.
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- Name (English)
- Ikechukwu Uche
- Name (Japanese)
- イケチュク・ウチェ
- Reading
- いけちゅく・うちぇ
- Born
- January 5, 1984 (age 42)
- Origin
- Aba, Abia State, Nigeria
- Height
- 172 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rat
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ikechukwu Uche born?
Born January 5, 1984 (age 42).
Where is Ikechukwu Uche from?
Ikechukwu Uche is from Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.
What does Ikechukwu Uche do?
Ikechukwu Uche works as association football player.
How tall is Ikechukwu Uche?
Ikechukwu Uche is 172 cm.
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