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Height
20
Shirt
33 years
Nov 20, 1992
Right
Preferred foot
England
Country
€313.3K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2028
Contract end
Position
Primary
Center-back
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches55%Shot attempts85%Goals66%
Chances created43%Aerial duels won94%Defensive contributions73%
Transfer value: €313.3K
Highest: €1.8M(Oct 31, 2021)
€1.8M
€1.3M
€880K
€440K
€0

League One 2025/2026

0
Goals
0
Assists
23
Started
23
Matches
2,015
Minutes played
7.00
Rating
3
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Feb 14

Plymouth Argyle
L0-4
90
0
0
0
0
5.8

Feb 7

Huddersfield Town
D2-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.0

Jan 31

Luton Town
L1-0
90
0
0
0
0
6.8

Jan 24

Northampton Town
W2-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.6

Dec 13, 2025

Lincoln City
D2-2
45
0
0
0
0
6.2

Dec 10, 2025

Rotherham United
W0-3
90
0
0
0
0
7.6

Nov 29, 2025

Reading
L0-3
81
0
0
0
0
6.2

Nov 22, 2025

Leyton Orient
D1-1
90
0
0
1
0
7.5

Nov 15, 2025

Burton Albion
L1-0
90
0
0
0
0
6.7

Nov 8, 2025

Cardiff City
W3-1
90
0
0
1
0
7.2
Blackpool

Feb 14

League One
Plymouth Argyle
0-4
90‎’‎
5.8

Feb 7

League One
Huddersfield Town
2-2
90‎’‎
7.0

Jan 31

League One
Luton Town
1-0
90‎’‎
6.8

Jan 24

League One
Northampton Town
2-0
90‎’‎
7.6

Dec 13, 2025

League One
Lincoln City
2-2
45‎’‎
6.2
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 19%
  • 16Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 1.27xG
0 - 4
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Season performance
Minutes played: 2,015

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
1.27
xG on target (xGOT)
0.99
Non-penalty xG
1.27
Shots
16
Shots on target
3
Headed shots
12

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
1.11
Successful passes
836
Successful passes %
80.1%
Accurate long balls
54
Accurate long balls %
38.8%
Chances created
3
Big chances created
1
Successful crosses
1
Successful crosses %
33.3%

Possession

Successful dribbles
5
Successful dribbles %
50.0%
Duels won
165
Duels won %
70.5%
Aerial duels won
99
Aerial duels won %
72.8%
Touches
1,429
Touches in opposition box
34
Dispossessed
3
Fouls won
25

Defending

Penalties conceded
2
Tackles
37
Interceptions
19
Blocked shots
9
Fouls committed
15
Recoveries
69
Possession won final 3rd
1
Dribbled past
10
Clearances
179
Clean sheets
3
Goals conceded while on pitch
34
xG against while on pitch
34.93

Discipline

Yellow cards
3
Red cards
0

News

About

Michael Ihiekwe is a 33-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Blackpool, born on November 20, 1992, who is right-footed. Follow Michael Ihiekwe on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 League One season, Michael Ihiekwe has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 2,015 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7, 3 yellow cards.

Michael Ihiekwe scores highly on Started and Minutes compared to center backs in the League One.

Michael Ihiekwe's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Michael Ihiekwe's next match is on February 21, 2026 when Blackpool face Bolton Wanderers in the League One.

Explore Michael Ihiekwe's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Michael Ihiekwe's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Michael Ihiekwe currently plays for Blackpool alongside Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Andy Lyons, James Husband, Oliver Casey, Fraser Horsfall, Jordan Brown, Leighton Clarkson, Albie Morgan, Niall Ennis, George Honeyman, Ashley Fletcher, Kamarl Grant, Tom Bloxham, Hayden Coulson, Joel Randall, Dale Taylor, Josh Bowler, Michael Obafemi, CJ Hamilton, Karoy Anderson, Reuell Walters, Franco Ravizzoli, Zac Ashworth, Ryan Finnigan, Harvey Bardsley, James Butterworth, Theo Upton, Spencer Knight, George Elder, Oluchukwu Nwankwo, and Jack Richardson. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Michael Ihiekwe's career has also included time at Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham United, Accrington Stanley, Tranmere Rovers, Cheltenham Town, and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Michael Ihiekwe is from England, and the national teams include Adam Wharton, Alex Scott, Bukayo Saka, Daniel Burn, Dean Henderson, Declan Rice, Djed Spence, Eberechi Eze, Elliot Anderson, Ezri Konsa, Harry Kane, James Trafford, Jarell Quansah, Jarrod Bowen, John Stones, Jordan Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Jude Bellingham, Marc Guehi, Marcus Rashford, Morgan Rogers, Nico O'Reilly, Phil Foden, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Agnes Beever-Jones, Alessia Russo, Alex Greenwood, Anna Moorhouse, Chloe Kelly, Ellie Roebuck, Esme Morgan, Freya Godfrey, Georgia Stanway, Grace Clinton, Grace Fisk, Hannah Hampton, Jessica Carter, Jessica Park, Keira Walsh, Laura Blindkilde, Lauren Hemp, Lauren James, Leah Williamson, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Lucia Kendall, Lucy Bronze, Maya Le Tissier, Poppy Pattinson, and Taylor Hinds. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Michael Ihiekwe has won 1 title: EFL Trophy (2021/2022) with Rotherham United.

Michael Ihiekwe has competed in League One, EFL Cup, Championship, FA Cup, and League Two. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Michael Ihiekwe, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Michael Ihiekwe to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches55%Shot attempts85%Goals66%
Chances created43%Aerial duels won94%Defensive contributions73%

Career

Senior career

Blackpool (Free transfer)Jul 2025 - now
24
0
82
3
149
13
23
1
35
1
131
6
13
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Rotherham United

England
1
EFL Trophy(21/22)

News

About

Michael Ihiekwe is a 33-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Blackpool, born on November 20, 1992, who is right-footed. Follow Michael Ihiekwe on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 League One season, Michael Ihiekwe has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 2,015 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7, 3 yellow cards.

Michael Ihiekwe scores highly on Started and Minutes compared to center backs in the League One.

Michael Ihiekwe's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Michael Ihiekwe's next match is on February 21, 2026 when Blackpool face Bolton Wanderers in the League One.

Explore Michael Ihiekwe's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Michael Ihiekwe's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Michael Ihiekwe currently plays for Blackpool alongside Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Andy Lyons, James Husband, Oliver Casey, Fraser Horsfall, Jordan Brown, Leighton Clarkson, Albie Morgan, Niall Ennis, George Honeyman, Ashley Fletcher, Kamarl Grant, Tom Bloxham, Hayden Coulson, Joel Randall, Dale Taylor, Josh Bowler, Michael Obafemi, CJ Hamilton, Karoy Anderson, Reuell Walters, Franco Ravizzoli, Zac Ashworth, Ryan Finnigan, Harvey Bardsley, James Butterworth, Theo Upton, Spencer Knight, George Elder, Oluchukwu Nwankwo, and Jack Richardson. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Michael Ihiekwe's career has also included time at Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham United, Accrington Stanley, Tranmere Rovers, Cheltenham Town, and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Michael Ihiekwe is from England, and the national teams include Adam Wharton, Alex Scott, Bukayo Saka, Daniel Burn, Dean Henderson, Declan Rice, Djed Spence, Eberechi Eze, Elliot Anderson, Ezri Konsa, Harry Kane, James Trafford, Jarell Quansah, Jarrod Bowen, John Stones, Jordan Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Jude Bellingham, Marc Guehi, Marcus Rashford, Morgan Rogers, Nico O'Reilly, Phil Foden, Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Agnes Beever-Jones, Alessia Russo, Alex Greenwood, Anna Moorhouse, Chloe Kelly, Ellie Roebuck, Esme Morgan, Freya Godfrey, Georgia Stanway, Grace Clinton, Grace Fisk, Hannah Hampton, Jessica Carter, Jessica Park, Keira Walsh, Laura Blindkilde, Lauren Hemp, Lauren James, Leah Williamson, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Lucia Kendall, Lucy Bronze, Maya Le Tissier, Poppy Pattinson, and Taylor Hinds. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Michael Ihiekwe has won 1 title: EFL Trophy (2021/2022) with Rotherham United.

Michael Ihiekwe has competed in League One, EFL Cup, Championship, FA Cup, and League Two. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Michael Ihiekwe, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Michael Ihiekwe to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.