20 Facts About Ikechi Anya

Ikechi Anya was born on 3 January 1988 and is a Scottish former professional footballer.

Ikechi Anya played for Wycombe Wanderers, Northampton Town, Watford and Derby County in England, as well as for Spanish clubs Celta de Vigo, Sevilla Atletico and Granada.

Ikechi Anya made 29 international appearances between 2013 and 2017, scoring three goals.

Ikechi Anya's father is a Nigerian research scientist of the Igbo ethnic group and his mother a Romanian economist.

Ikechi Anya was born in Glasgow, Scotland and spent his early childhood in the Castlemilk area.

Ikechi Anya maintained his fondness for Scotland, stating that whenever Scotland played England he would cheer "Come on Scotland".

Ikechi Anya was released in the summer of 2007 and signed for Oxford City, before being snapped up in January 2008 by Halesowen Town.

On 28 February 2009, Ikechi Anya signed for League One side Northampton Town.

Ikechi Anya made his debut as coming on as a substitute in the game away to Cheltenham Town on the same day.

Ikechi Anya signed for Celta Vigo in July 2010 after his contract with the Glenn Hoddle Academy expired.

On 13 July 2011, Ikechi Anya signed a three-year contract with newly promoted La Liga side Granada.

Ikechi Anya was then loaned out to Cadiz for the season.

Ikechi Anya made his Watford debut as a substitute in the home defeat against Ipswich Town on 21 August 2012.

Ikechi Anya made his first start and scored his first goal for the club in the home defeat to Bradford City in the second round of the League Cup on 28 August 2012.

On 22 July 2013, Ikechi Anya completed a permanent move to Watford, signing a three-year deal.

Ikechi Anya extended his contract following Watford's promotion to the Premier League in 2015, and was contracted to the club until his move to Derby County on transfer deadline day in August 2016.

On 31 August 2016, Ikechi Anya signed a four-year contract with Derby County.

Ikechi Anya chose to play international football for Scotland, the land of his birth, but would have been eligible for England, Nigeria or Romania.

Ikechi Anya received his first call up to the Scotland national team on 23 August 2013 for Scotland's World Cup qualifying double header in September against Belgium and Macedonia.

Ikechi Anya made his debut for Scotland against Belgium as a substitute on the hour mark on 6 September 2013 in a World Cup qualifying match, although Scotland were already unable to qualify for the final tournament.