Carney Chukwuemeka Chibueze is an Austria-born English Football player of Nigerian descent, he currently plays his club football at Chelsea but there are reports that he has agreed to join Ac Milan at the time of this writing.
| Full name | Carney Chibueze Chukwuemeka |
| Date of birth | October 20, 2003 |
| Place of birth | Eisenstadt, Austria |
| Age | 21 |
| Height | 1.87 |
| Positions | Attacking midfielder/left winger |
| Current club | Chelsea FC |
| Jersey Number | 17 |
Early Life
Carney was born in Austria to parents of Nigerian descent. The Chukwuemeka’s lived in Austria with their two sons before relocating to Northampton.
At Northampton, Carney attended He attended St James CofE primary school in Northampton and then Northampton School for Boys with his brother, Caleb. He developed his football skills at two youth academies:Northampton Town and Aston Villa.
His brother Caleb Chukwuemeka is also a football player who currently plays for AC Bellinzona, A swiss club. Carney and his brother made headlines when Caleb replaced Carney in a Carabao Cup game for Aston Villa.
His family has been supportive of his journey Carney disclosed in an interview with Chelsea
Personal Life
Carney is a private person. He has kept his private life off the public gaze, which is a good decision as he won’t be distracted by controversies or social media drama.
Club Career
Carney’s club career is the one every footballer his age probably dreams of: join a big club academy, spend one year with the senior team then sign for a bigger club.
Chukwuemeka joined Aston Villa’s academy in 2016, four years later he signed a professional contract with the Villans. He made his senior debut in July 2021 coming on as a Sub against Tottenham. Whilst still making appearances for the senior team Chukwuemeka still played for Aston Villa’s under 20 team, winning the FA Youth Cup courtesy of a 2-1 win against Liverpool in the Final.
In August 2023, Chukwuemeka joined Chelsea on a 6-year deal. He scored his first Premier League in a 3-1 loss against West Ham. Carney hasn’t lit up Stamford Bridge as many had anticipated but injuries have not been fair to the English youngster.
Carney Chukwuemeka International Career
Chukwuemeka is eligible to play for Austria, Nigeria, and England. Currently, he is representing England — he has represented England under 18, under-19, under-20.
He played in the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, scoring a goal against Israel in the Final.
Achievements
Carney is still a teenager playing for a big club currently he does not have any notable achievement bar his goal at the FA Cup Youth Final which his team won eventually but expect that to change in the future.
Carney Chukwuemeka Career Stats.
Chukwuemeka’s stats leave a lot to be desired, the Aston Villa youth graduate has only recorded a goal and an assist since his senior debut. Injury hasn’t been kind to him, hopefully, he recovers to get the level he has shown glimpses of.
Net Worth And Endorsements
As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be around €2 million, primarily from his football career and endorsements. His annual salary is estimated to be £5,200,000.He is also endorsed by EA SPORTS FC
Carney Chukwuemeka Playing Style
Carney is a good dribbler— dribbling is his strongest forte, his ability to carry the ball whilst ghosting past players which also makes him an effective ball carrier though his decision making still leaves a lot to be desired, he is still a teenager and will definitely improve in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions About Carney Chukwuemeka
What is Carney Chukwuemeka’s current team?
According to reports, Carney has agreed a deal to join AC Milan in January 2025.
What is Carney Chukwuemeka Age?
Carney was born on 20th October 2003. He is 21 years old.
Carney Chukwuemeka Injury.
Carney is currently fit, though he suffered from illness this season. You can get the full history of Carney’s injury here.
Where is Carney Chukwuemeka originally from?
Carney was born in Austria to Nigerian parents of Igbo descent, the he relocated to England with his family when he was young. So Carney is originally an Igbo person.
Social Media handles
Instagram: @chukwuemeka10
Twitter: @chukwuemeka10
Source: footygazette.com
