Layton Julius Ndukwu (born 7 September 1998) is an English semi-professional

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who plays as a winger for Coalville Town FC.

Early life

Ndukwu was educated at

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Club career

Ndukwu is a product of the Leicester City academy. He joined Southend United on a season-long loan in August 2019, making his league debut on 10 August 2019. In January 2020, Ndukwu was recalled from his loan after a lack of playing time. In June 2021, it was announced that Ndukwu would be released from Leicester City upon expiry of his contract at the end of the season. He subsequently spent time on trial at

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, however he was not offered a contract. In August 2022, Ndukwu returned to football to joining Albanian Kategoria Superiore side Kukësi. In March 2023, Ndukwu returned to England to join

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Premier Division Central club

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. On 16 May 2023 Danish 2nd Division club

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confirmed, that Ndukwu had joined the club on a 'multi-year contract'. On 2 February 2024, the club confirmed Ndukwu's departure. Ndukwu signed for Coalville Town FC in March 2024.

International career

Ndukwu has represented England at under-16 and under-17 level. He is also eligible to represent

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at international level.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ndukwu, Layton 1998 births Living people English men's footballers English expatriate men's footballers English people of Nigerian descent Sportspeople of Nigerian descent Black British sportsmen Men's association football wingers England men's youth international footballers Leicester City F.C. players Southend United F.C. players FK Kukësi players Barwell F.C. players Akademisk Boldklub players English Football League players Kategoria Superiore players English expatriate sportspeople in Denmark Expatriate men's footballers in Albania Expatriate men's footballers in Denmark Footballers from Leicester