Anthony Ujah

Anthony Ujah Biography / Profile

Anthony Ujah was born on October 14th, 1990 in Ugbokolo, Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. He is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bundesliga side Mainz 05 and the Nigerian national team.

Anthony Ujah Age

Anthony Ujah is 33 years old.

Anthony Ujah Early Life

Ujah grew up in the little town of Ugbokolo, Benue State. He began his footballing career with the youth team of Abuja FC.

Anthony Ujah Career

In 2008, Ujah was signed by Warri Wolves from Abuja FC. He left Warri Wolves in January 2010 to attend a trial with Lillestrøm in the Norwegian league, and made his debut for the club on 14 March 2010 against Aalesunds FK. In January 2011, Ujah was linked with a move to England with Football League One clubs Swindon Town F.C. and Southampton F.C. reportedly interested. On transfer deadline day, Ujah travelled to La Liga side Mallorca to discuss a move after Lillestrøm accepted a bid for the striker. However, no deal was signed, and Ujah started the 2011 campaign with Lillestrøm. In June 2011, Ujah signed for FSV Mainz 05, after being tracked by several clubs, most notably Danish outfits F.C. Copenhagen and Brøndby IF. He scored his first two goals for his new club in a 3–1 victory over VfB Stuttgart on 4 November, ending his side's winless run that stretched back to mid-August and moved them three points clear of the relegation zone. On the last day of the summer 2012 transfer window, Ujah signed on a season-loan to FC Köln.

On 5 May 2015, Werder Bremen announced that they had signed Ujah on a four-year contract, starting from the 2015–16 season. On 24 October, Ujah scored a brace against his former club Mainz as Werder earned a 3–1 away win following five successive defeats. Four days later, he netted again, helping Werder to a 1–0 victory over his former club FC Köln in the second round of the DFB-Pokal. It was his first goal in a home match at the Weserstadion.

On 5 July 2016, Werder Bremen announced Ujah would be joining Liaoning Whowin pending a medical for a reported transfer fee of €13 million. Both player and club had rejected a similar offer from Liaoning Whowin in the previous winter transfer window. Two days later, the move was finalised with Ujah signing a three-year contract. On 8 July 2016, Ujah scored on his debut for Liaoning in a 2–1 win over Shijiazhuang Ever Bright. In December 2017, it was announced that Ujah would return to the Bundesliga having re-signed with former club FSV Mainz 05 on a 3½-year contract until 2021.

At the end of May 2011, Ujah was called up to the U23 Nigerian National Team that faced Tanzania on 5 June 2011. He was selected for Nigeria's squad at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil.

Anthony Ujah Personal Life

In 2016, Ujah married Elizabeth Ameh, a Masters Degree graduate of the University of Bradford, England. During his time playing in FC Koln of Germany, Ujah dated a German lady who he also brought to his hometown of Ugbokolo, Benue State.