David Egbo

David Egbo (born 31 October 1998) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward for Memphis 901 on loan from MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

David Egbo
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-10-31) 31 October 1998
Place of birth Kaduna, Nigeria
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Memphis 901
(on loan from Vancouver Whitecaps)
Number 99
Youth career
Century Soccer
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 Akron Zips 56 (21)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018 Black Rock FC 7 (1)
2021– Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0 (0)
2021 → Phoenix Rising (loan) 17 (5)
2022– → Memphis 901 (loan) 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 8 November 2021

Career

Youth

Egbo was born and raised in Kaduna, Nigeria, before moving to the United States in 2014 on an academic scholarship to attend The Kiski School in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania.[1] Egbo played high school soccer at Kiski, where he helped to lead the team to three straight state tournament semifinal appearances, scoring 49 goals and tallying 28 assists. He was named the Cougars' Most Valuable Player and was Gatorade High School Player of the Year for Pennsylvania in 2017.[2] He also played club soccer with Century Soccer in Pittsburgh.[3]

Akron University

In 2017, Egbo attended Akron University to play college soccer. He played three seasons with the Zips between 2017 and 2019, making 56 appearances, scoring 21 goals, and registering 13 assists. He did not play a senior season at Akron due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Egbo was recognized with a United Soccer Coaches All-America Third Team selection in 2018 and All-MAC First Team honors in his last two seasons. He also helped the Zips to MAC Tournament title and College Cup runner-up finish in 2018.[2]

Black Rock FC

In 2018, Egbo also played in the USL PDL with Black Rock FC, making 7 appearances and netting a single goal.[4]

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

On 21 January 2021, Egbo was selected ninth overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[5] He officially signed with the club on 1 February 2021.[6]

Phoenix Rising (loan)

Egbo was loaned to USL Championship side Phoenix Rising on 3 June 2021 for the rest of the season.[7] He made his professional debut on 19 June, appearing as a 59th-minute substitute during a 2–1 loss to San Diego Loyal.[8] He scored his first professional goal on 26 June, in a 2–1 win over Sacramento Republic.[9]

Memphis 901 (loan)

On 24 February 2022, Egbo again moved on loan to a USL Championship club, joining Memphis 901 for the 2022 season.[10]

References
  1. "Whitecaps go international with Nigerian forward, Jamaican defender in MLS SuperDraft". thestar.com. 21 January 2021.
  2. "David Egbo - Men's Soccer". University of Akron Athletics.
  3. "David Egbo | Vancouver Whitecaps". whitecapsfc. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  4. "Black Rock FC - 2018 Playoffs - Roster - #18 - David Egbo -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. "Whitecaps FC select Akron forward David Egbo ninth overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft | Vancouver Whitecaps". whitecapsfc. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  6. "Whitecaps FC sign MLS SuperDraft first round selection David Egbo | Vancouver Whitecaps". whitecapsfc. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  7. Communications, Phoenix Rising (3 June 2021). "Rising Sign Forward David Egbo on Loan from Whitecaps FC". Phoenix Rising FC | Arizona's Highest Level Professional Soccer Team.
  8. "San Diego Loyal vs. Phoenix Rising FC- June 19, 2021 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
  9. "Sacramento Republic FC vs. Phoenix Rising FC - June 26, 2021| USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  10. "Whitecaps FC loan forward David Egbo to USL Championship side Memphis 901 FC". Whitecaps FC. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
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