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Height
20
Shirt
33 years
Nov 20, 1992
Right
Preferred foot
England
Country
€328.4K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2028
Contract end
Position
Primary
Center-back
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches54%Shot attempts62%Goals0%
Chances created65%Aerial duels won92%Defensive contributions72%
Transfer value: €328.4K
Highest: €1.8M(Oct 31, 2021)
€1.8M
€1.3M
€880K
€440K
€0

League One 2025/2026

0
Goals
0
Assists
25
Started
25
Matches
2,176
Minutes played
7.00
Rating
4
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Mar 17

Port Vale
W3-2
71
0
0
0
0
6.8

Mar 7

Wigan Athletic
D1-1
90
0
0
1
0
7.3

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
Blackpool

Mar 17

League One
Port Vale
3-2
71‎’‎
6.8

Mar 7

League One
Wigan Athletic
1-1
90‎’‎
7.3

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
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 19%
  • 16Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 1.27xG
0 - 4
Shot typeHeaderSituationSet pieceResultMiss
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Season performance
Minutes played: 2,176

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)
1.26
Successful passes
882
Successful passes %
79.8%
Accurate long balls
56
Accurate long balls %
38.1%
Chances created
4
Big chances created
1
Successful crosses
1
Successful crosses %
33.3%

Possession

Successful dribbles
6
Successful dribbles %
50.0%
Duels won
183
Duels won %
69.8%
Aerial duels won
109
Aerial duels won %
72.7%
Touches
1,516
Touches in opposition box
35
Dispossessed
3
Fouls won
28

Defending

Defensive contributions
259
Tackles
42
Interceptions
20
Blocked shots
10
Fouls committed
18
Penalties conceded
2
Recoveries
78
Possession won final 3rd
1
Dribbled past
12
Clearances
187
Clean sheets
3
Goals conceded while on pitch
37
xG against while on pitch
36.99

Discipline

Yellow cards
4
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, 2,176 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7, 4 yellow cards.

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 April 18, 2026 when Blackpool face Wycombe 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 Harry Kane, Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Nico O'Reilly, Elliot Anderson, Marc Guéhi, Harry Maguire, Cole Palmer, Jordan Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford, Ben White, Dean Henderson, Anthony Gordon, Morgan Rogers, Daniel Burn, Dominic Solanke, Harvey Barnes, Jarrod Bowen, James Garner, James Trafford, Jason Steele, Djed Spence, Valentino Livramento, Lewis Hall, Hannah Hampton, Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, Keira Walsh, Leah Williamson, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Esme Morgan, Lauren James, Georgia Stanway, Alessia Russo, Lucia Kendall, Lauren Hemp, Maya Le Tissier, Anna Moorhouse, Laura Blindkilde, Jessica Carter, Grace Fisk, Poppy Pattinson, Taylor Hinds, Chloe Kelly, Erica Parkinson, Grace Clinton, Agnes Beever-Jones, Beth Mead, Jessica Park, Ellie Roebuck, Niamh Charles, Freya Godfrey, and Keira Barry. 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
Touches54%Shot attempts62%Goals0%
Chances created65%Aerial duels won92%Defensive contributions72%

Career

Senior career

Blackpool (Free transfer)Jul 2025 - now
26
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, 2,176 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7, 4 yellow cards.

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 April 18, 2026 when Blackpool face Wycombe 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 Harry Kane, Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Nico O'Reilly, Elliot Anderson, Marc Guéhi, Harry Maguire, Cole Palmer, Jordan Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford, Ben White, Dean Henderson, Anthony Gordon, Morgan Rogers, Daniel Burn, Dominic Solanke, Harvey Barnes, Jarrod Bowen, James Garner, James Trafford, Jason Steele, Djed Spence, Valentino Livramento, Lewis Hall, Hannah Hampton, Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, Keira Walsh, Leah Williamson, Lotte Wubben-Moy, Esme Morgan, Lauren James, Georgia Stanway, Alessia Russo, Lucia Kendall, Lauren Hemp, Maya Le Tissier, Anna Moorhouse, Laura Blindkilde, Jessica Carter, Grace Fisk, Poppy Pattinson, Taylor Hinds, Chloe Kelly, Erica Parkinson, Grace Clinton, Agnes Beever-Jones, Beth Mead, Jessica Park, Ellie Roebuck, Niamh Charles, Freya Godfrey, and Keira Barry. 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.