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10 Facts About Chukwudi Chijindu

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Chukwudi Ibegbunaneke 'Chuck' Chijindu was born on February 20,1986 and is an American professional soccer player.

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Chukwudi Chijindu led his team in scoring his junior and senior seasons, and was the team MVP as well as a 2-time Sierra League MVP.

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Chukwudi Chijindu played NCAA Div-1 college soccer at the University of Connecticut winning several Big East titles and All-Conference personal accolades.

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Chukwudi Chijindu led his team in scoring in his freshman, sophomore, and senior years- finishing his college career with 26 goals and 19 assists in 86 career matches.

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Chukwudi Chijindu made his professional debut on 11 April 2009, in Chivas's game against Los Angeles Galaxy, and just one week later would score his first professional goal on 18 April 2009 against Seattle Sounders FC.

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Chukwudi Chijindu was not selected in the draft and became a free agent.

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Chukwudi Chijindu signed with USL Pro club Wilmington Hammerheads in April, 2012.

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Chukwudi Chijindu attracted interest from the biggest clubs in Iceland as well as bigger leagues across Europe and Scandinavia but would return.

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Chukwudi Chijindu would depart the club in December 2014 after having played nearly 3 seasons, appearing 38 times and scoring 15 league goals.

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Chukwudi Chijindu returned to Icelandic football for struggling side Keflavik FC in 2015 Urvalsdeild in the July 2015 transfer window but failed to score in 8 matches for the club.