Mandela Chinweizu Egbo (born 17 August 1997) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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for

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club Colchester United.

Club career

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Born in Brent,

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, Egbo began his youth career with hometown club Hackney JFC and Afewee Urban before joining Crystal Palace. He moved from Crystal Palace to German club

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at the age of 17, being assigned to the reserve side. On 24 February 2018, Egbo made his

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debut for Borussia Mönchengladbach, coming on in the second half for

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in a 1–0 victory over

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Darmstadt

On 21 May 2019, after four years with Borussia Mönchengladbach, Egbo joined

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side

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on a free transfer, signing a three-year deal. He made his debut with Darmstadt on 28 July 2019 in the 1–1 away game against Hamburger SV, coming on for

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in the 68th minute of the match.

New York Red Bulls

On 30 January 2020, Egbo moved to MLS side

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. On 20 August 2020, Egbo made his league debut for

, coming on in the second half in a 1–0 victory over rival New York City FC. On 23 November 2020, Egbo scored his first goal for New York, on a

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, in a 4–1 victory over

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New York Red Bulls II

During the 2021 season, Egbo was loaned to New York Red Bulls II, he made his season debut on 30 April 2021, starting in a 3–2 loss to Hartford Athletic and scoring a late goal from the penalty spot. On 18 May 2021, Egbo helped New York to a 2–1 victory over

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, converting the winning goal from the penalty spot. On 23 May 2021, Egbo once again converted from the penalty spot in a 2–2 draw with

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. Following the 2021 season, New York declined their contract option on Egbo.

Swindon Town

On 12 March 2022, Egbo joined Swindon Town on a short-term contract.

Charlton Athletic

On 21 June 2022, Egbo joined

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on a two–year deal – with the option of a third year – following the expiry of his contract at Swindon Town.

Colchester United

On 15 August 2023, Egbo joined Colchester United for an undisclosed fee.

International career

Egbo was born in England and is of Nigerian descent. He is a youth international for England and was a part of the squad that won the

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Career statistics

Honours

England U17 *

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References

External links

Profile at FuPa.net
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Egbo, Mandela 1997 births Living people Footballers from the London Borough of Brent English men's footballers England men's youth international footballers English people of Nigerian descent Men's association football defenders Borussia Mönchengladbach II players Borussia Mönchengladbach players SV Darmstadt 98 players New York Red Bulls players New York Red Bulls II players Swindon Town F.C. players Charlton Athletic F.C. players Colchester United F.C. players Regionalliga players Bundesliga players 2. Bundesliga players USL Championship players Major League Soccer players English expatriate men's footballers English expatriate sportspeople in Germany Expatriate men's footballers in Germany English expatriate sportspeople in the United States Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States