Eduvie Ikoba facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Eduvie Marho Ikoba | ||
| Date of birth | October 26, 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Bettendorf, Iowa, United States | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Académico de Viseu | ||
| Number | ― | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2018 | Dartmouth Big Green | 62 | (17) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | Black Rock | 1 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Zalaegerszeg | 25 | (4) |
| 2020–2022 | AS Trenčín | 46 | (9) |
| 2022–2023 | Zalaegerszeg | 32 | (11) |
| 2023– | Académico de Viseu | 3 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Seoul E-Land FC (loan) | 17 | (6) |
| 2024–2025 | → Zemplín Michalovce (loan) | 17 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 January 2025 | |||
Eduvie Marho Ikoba (born October 26, 1997) is an American professional soccer player. He plays as a forward, which means he is usually one of the main players who tries to score goals. Eduvie currently plays for Académico de Viseu, a club in Portugal.
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Eduvie Ikoba's Soccer Journey
Starting in College Soccer
Eduvie Ikoba began his soccer career playing in college. From 2015 to 2018, he played for Dartmouth College's team, the Dartmouth Big Green. During his time there, he played in 62 games. He scored 17 goals and helped his teammates score 8 times.
While still in college, in 2018, Eduvie also played one game for a team called Black Rock FC. This was part of a league for developing players.
Becoming a Professional Player
After college, Eduvie hoped to join a major professional league. On January 14, 2019, he was chosen by FC Dallas in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft. This is like a draft for new players in American professional soccer. However, he did not sign a contract with the team.
Later in 2019, Eduvie moved to Europe to play professionally. He signed with ZTE, a club in Hungary. He played there for a year.
In July 2020, Eduvie moved to Slovakia. He joined AS Trenčín, another professional soccer team, and signed a three-year contract. He played many games for them.
Returning to Hungary and Portugal
In the summer of 2022, Eduvie returned to his former club, ZTE, in Hungary. He played well and even signed a new contract with them in January 2023, planning to stay until 2025.
However, on September 1, 2023, Eduvie made another move. He signed a three-year contract with Académico de Viseu, a club in Portugal. This is his current team.
Loan Spells in Asia and Slovakia
To gain more playing experience, Eduvie was loaned out to other clubs. On January 11, 2024, he joined Seoul E-Land FC, a team in South Korea, on a loan deal for the 2024 season. This loan included an option for the club to buy him permanently.
After his time in South Korea, Eduvie returned to Slovakia. On September 9, 2024, he joined Zemplín Michalovce on another loan, which was set to last for the entire season.
Eduvie Ikoba continues to play professional soccer, moving between different leagues and countries to develop his skills as a forward.
