Zachariah Olumide Awe (born 9 January 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Southampton. He is an England youth international.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Zachariah Olumide Awe | ||
| Date of birth | 9 January 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Greenwich, London | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Southampton | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2023 | Arsenal | ||
| 2023– | Southampton | ||
| International career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | England U-16 | 9 | (0) |
Club career edit
Awe spent eleven years in the youth ranks at Arsenal.[2] He made appearances in the EFL Trophy for Arsenal, and was included in match-day squads for the first team, and was an unused substitute in the Premier League without making a first team debut.[3] He joined Southampton in August 2023, despite being offered new terms by his hometown club, signing a three-year contract, initially joining the Under-21's for the 2023–24 season.[4][5][6]
International career edit
Awe made his debut playing for the England U-16 side in August 2019.[7] In September 2023 he was called up to the England U-20 side.[8]
Style of play edit
He has been described as a ball-playing central defender, comfortable with the ball at his feet and capable of playing out from the back.[9]
Personal life edit
Born in Greenwich, London,[10] he has Nigerian heritage.[11][12]
References edit
- ^ "Zach Awe". Soccerway. 9 August 2023.
- ^ Wyatt, Mark (8 August 2023). "Zach Awe's first words as Southampton complete transfer for Arsenal centre-back". Hampshire Live. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ Begley, Emlyn (10 February 2022). "Wolverhampton Wanderers 0–1 Arsenal". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ House, Alfie (8 August 2023). "Southampton complete signing of promising former Arsenal defender". Daily Echo. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ Campbell, Jordan (29 July 2023). "Former Arsenal defender Zach Awe to join Southampton". The Athletic. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "Saints confirm Zach Awe signing". Southampton FC. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "ENGLAND U16 VS. DENMARK U16 2 - 0". Soccerway. 18 August 2019. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ Rees-Julian, George (5 September 2023). "Southampton defender receives late call up to England youth team squad". Daily Echo. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ Rawley, Luke (27 June 2023). "Arsenal contract rebel 'discussed' by Leicester City as free transfer looms". Leicester Mercury. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "Zach Awe". Arsenal.com. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "Who is Zach Awe? 18 Year Old Nigerian Defender Who Made Arsenal's Bench Against Wolves". thestreetjournal.org. February 11, 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "Official: Flying Eagles-eligible CB joins Southampton after release by Arsenal". allnigeriasoccer.com. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.