Chukwuemeka Ademola Amachi "Chuks" Aneke was born on 3 July 1993 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Charlton Athletic.
17 Facts About Chuks Aneke
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Chuks Aneke was capped for England from under-16 to under-19 levels.
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Chuks Aneke joined Arsenal in 2001 at the age of seven, and progressed through the ranks.
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Chuks Aneke made his reserve-team debut against Maidenhead United in a pre-season friendly on 28 July 2009.
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Chuks Aneke joined League One club Stevenage on 22 November, on loan until 22 January 2012.
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Chuks Aneke made his debut four days later, playing 57 minutes of a goalless draw at home to Walsall before being replaced by Darius Charles.
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Chuks Aneke made two more starts and four substitute appearances without scoring in what remained of the season.
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Chuks Aneke started the following fixture, away at Stevenage, but received a second-half red card for a "two-footed lunge" so had to serve a three-match suspension.
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The loan was gradually extended until the end of the season, and Chuks Aneke scored six goals from 30 league appearances, of which 21 were as a starter.
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Chuks Aneke finished as the club's top scorer, with 14 goals from 40 league matches, 16 from 44 in all competitions.
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On 2 August 2016, while still recovering from a knee operation during the previous season, Chuks Aneke joined League One club Milton Keynes Dons, signing a one-year deal with an option of a second year.
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On 17 August, Chuks Aneke signed an extended contract keeping him at the club until June 2019.
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On 14 January 2022, after just half a season at Birmingham City, Chuks Aneke rejoined League One side Charlton Athletic on a three-and-a-half year contract.
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Chuks Aneke was part of the England U-17 squad that qualified for the 2010 European Championship.
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However, Chuks Aneke was not in England's squad for the finals due to injury.
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Chuks Aneke was replaced by Saido Berahino as England went on to win the tournament.
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Chuks Aneke is a player not known for his pace, but the ability to see a pass and physical strength.