Idris Ughiovhe facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Idris Ughiovhe | ||
| Date of birth | January 27, 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Washington, D.C., United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002–2005 | Howard Bison | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006 | Richmond Kickers Future | 4 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | Chicago Fire | 0 | (0) |
| 2007–2009 | Crystal Palace Baltimore | 20 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 October 2009 | |||
Idris "Alex" Ughiovhe was born on January 27, 1983, in Washington, D.C.. He is an American soccer player. His family also has roots in Nigeria. Idris played as a defender for several soccer teams, including Crystal Palace Baltimore.
Who is Idris Ughiovhe?
Idris Ughiovhe is known for his skills as a soccer defender. A defender's job is to stop the other team from scoring goals. He played for different teams throughout his career.
His Early Soccer Journey
Idris Ughiovhe started playing college soccer while he was a student. He attended Howard University and played for their team. During this time, he also played for a team called Richmond Kickers Future. This team was part of a league for young players. It helped them get ready for professional soccer.
Becoming a Professional Player
In 2006, Idris was chosen by the Chicago Fire. This happened in a special "draft" for new players. A draft is like a selection process where teams pick new talent. He played in some practice games for Chicago Fire. He also played for another team called D.C. United.
Idris signed a contract with Chicago Fire in September 2006. However, he left the team before playing in a main game. Later, in 2007, he joined Crystal Palace Baltimore. This was a new team in the USL Second Division. Idris played his first professional game on April 20, 2007. His team played against the Charlotte Eagles in their first game of the season.
