Chuks Aneke
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Chukwuemeka Ademola Amachi Aneke (born 3 July 1993), better known as Chuks Aneke, is an English footballer of Nigerian descent who plays as an attacking midfielder for League One
club Stevenage on loan from Arsenal
. He was part of the England U17 squad that qualified for the U17 European Championship and later won it in May 2010 but he had to pull out on the eve of the tournament due to injury.
in 2001, age seven, and progressed through the ranks. He made his reserves debut against Maidenhead United
in a pre-season friendly on 28 July 2009. Both Aneke and Benik Afobe
were offered the chance to visit FC Barcelona
's training base with view to signing for them. However, he signed a professional contract with Arsenal in July 2010.
Ahead of 2011–12
season, Aneke signed a contract extension with the club. He scored for Arsenal's reserve side in friendly victories against Woking
, Hastings United
, and Stevenage respectively. He made his competitive first-team debut for Arsenal in the club's 3–1 League Cup
victory against Shrewsbury Town
on 20 September 2011, coming on as a 90th minute substitute in the match.
side Stevenage on 22 November 2011, on a loan deal until 22 January 2012. He made his debut for the club on 26 November, in Stevenage's 0–0 home draw with Walsall
, playing 57 minutes of the match before being replaced by Darius Charles
.
. He has been compared to fellow Arsenal team mate Abou Diaby
. Arsène Wenger
also compared his style of play as similar to that of Manchester City's Yaya Touré
, a player that Wenger had intended to sign in 2005 but failed when the player could not secure a work permit.
squad that qualified for the 2010 European Championship
. However, Aneke was not in England's squad for the finals due to injury. He was replaced by Saido Berahino
as England went on to win the tournament. Despite rumours that he had switched allegiances to Nigeria
, Aneke was selected for the England U-19 team
for a friendly against the Netherlands
.
International
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
club Stevenage on loan from Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
. He was part of the England U17 squad that qualified for the U17 European Championship and later won it in May 2010 but he had to pull out on the eve of the tournament due to injury.
Arsenal
Aneke joined ArsenalArsenal F.C. Academy
Arsenal Football Club Academy are the youth team of Arsenal Football Club. They currently play in the FA Premier Academy League, the highest level of youth football in England...
in 2001, age seven, and progressed through the ranks. He made his reserves debut against Maidenhead United
Maidenhead United F.C.
Maidenhead United Football Club is an English football club in Maidenhead, Berkshire. The club was founded in 1870 and moved to their current ground at York Road the following year...
in a pre-season friendly on 28 July 2009. Both Aneke and Benik Afobe
Benik Afobe
Benik Tunani Afobe is an English footballer of Congolese descent from Leyton, London who plays as a striker for Arsenal....
were offered the chance to visit FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
's training base with view to signing for them. However, he signed a professional contract with Arsenal in July 2010.
Ahead of 2011–12
2011–12 Arsenal F.C. season
The 2011–12 season is Arsenal Football Clubs 20th season in the Premier League, and also marks the club's 125th anniversary. Arsenal will seek to win their first trophy for six seasons, competing in the Premier League, the FA Cup, the League Cup and the UEFA Champions League.-Pre-season:Arsenal's...
season, Aneke signed a contract extension with the club. He scored for Arsenal's reserve side in friendly victories against Woking
Woking F.C.
Woking Football Club is a football club from in Woking, Surrey, England, formed in 1889. They are playing in the Conference South in the 2011–12 season. For the 2011/2012 season, Woking are sharing their ground with Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.-Promotion to the...
, Hastings United
Hastings United F.C.
Hastings United is a semi-professional English football club who currently play in the Isthmian League Premier Division and are affiliated to the Sussex County Football Association and the Hastings Football Association....
, and Stevenage respectively. He made his competitive first-team debut for Arsenal in the club's 3–1 League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
victory against Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is an English Association football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who play in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The club was formed in 1886 and has played in all the bottom three divisions in various guises since being elected into the Football...
on 20 September 2011, coming on as a 90th minute substitute in the match.
Stevenage
Aneke joined League OneFootball League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Stevenage on 22 November 2011, on a loan deal until 22 January 2012. He made his debut for the club on 26 November, in Stevenage's 0–0 home draw with Walsall
Walsall F.C.
Walsall Football Club are an English association football club based in Walsall, West Midlands. They currently play in League One. The club was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, an amalgamation of Walsall Town F.C. and Walsall Swifts F.C. The club was one of the founder members of the Second...
, playing 57 minutes of the match before being replaced by Darius Charles
Darius Charles
Wesley Darius Donald Charles , more commonly known as Darius Charles, is an English footballer who plays for Stevenage as a defender....
.
Style of play
Aneke is a player known for his creativity, final pass and intelligence. He is also known for his almost telepathic relationship with team mate Benik AfobeBenik Afobe
Benik Tunani Afobe is an English footballer of Congolese descent from Leyton, London who plays as a striker for Arsenal....
. He has been compared to fellow Arsenal team mate Abou Diaby
Abou Diaby
Vassiriki Abou Diaby , commonly known as Abou Diaby, is a French footballer who plays for English club Arsenal in the Premier League and the France national team...
. Arsène Wenger
Arsène Wenger
Arsène Wenger, OBE is a French association football manager and former player, who has managed English Premier League side Arsenal since 1996...
also compared his style of play as similar to that of Manchester City's Yaya Touré
Yaya Touré
Gnégnéri Yaya Touré , commonly known as Yaya Touré, is an Ivorian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Côte d'Ivoire national side...
, a player that Wenger had intended to sign in 2005 but failed when the player could not secure a work permit.
International career
Aneke has represented England at various youth levels. He was part of the England U-17England national under-17 football team
-Elite Qualifying Group 3:-Group stage:-Fifth place play-off:-FA International U17 Tournament:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualifying round....
squad that qualified for the 2010 European Championship
2010 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
-Group B:---------------------Knockout Map:-Semifinals:-----Final:-Goalscorers:6 goals Francisco Alcácer3 goals Connor Wickham Gerard Deulofeu Artun Akçakin2 goals Ross Barkley Anthony Koura Paul Pogba Yaya Sanogo Ricardo Esgaio...
. However, Aneke was not in England's squad for the finals due to injury. He was replaced by Saido Berahino
Saido Berahino
Saido Berahino is a Burundian-born English footballer playing as a striker for Northampton Town in Football League Two on loan from West Bromwich Albion.-Career:...
as England went on to win the tournament. Despite rumours that he had switched allegiances to Nigeria
Nigeria national football team
The Nigeria national football team, nicknamed the Super Eagles or Green Eagles, is the national team of Nigeria and is controlled by the Nigeria Football Federation . The team has ranked as high as 5th in the FIFA World Rankings, in April 1994...
, Aneke was selected for the England U-19 team
England national under-19 football team
-Other matches:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the friendly match against Denmark.- Recent call-ups :The following players have also been called up to the England under-19 squad and remain eligible.-Past squads:...
for a friendly against the Netherlands
Netherlands national under-19 football team
The Netherlands national under-19 football team represents the Netherlands at this age level and is governed by the Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbalbond — KNVB...
.
Club statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Europe | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | Apps | Goals | Assists | ||
| Arsenal Arsenal F.C. Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups... |
2011–12 2011–12 Arsenal F.C. season The 2011–12 season is Arsenal Football Clubs 20th season in the Premier League, and also marks the club's 125th anniversary. Arsenal will seek to win their first trophy for six seasons, competing in the Premier League, the FA Cup, the League Cup and the UEFA Champions League.-Pre-season:Arsenal's... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Stevenage (loan) | 2011–12 2011–12 Stevenage F.C. season The 2011–12 season will be Stevenage F.C.s second season in the Football League, where the club will be competing in League One. This article shows statistics of the club's players in the season, and also lists all matches that the club will play in the season... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
Honours
Arsenal- Premier Academy LeaguePremier Academy LeagueThe Premier Academy League is the top level of youth football in England. It is contested between the Academy sides of The Premier League and some Football League clubs, including Welsh side Cardiff City...
(1): 2009–20102009–10 Premier Academy LeagueThe 2009–10 Premier Academy League Under–18 season is the thirteenth edition since the establishment of The Premier Academy League, and the sixth under the current make-up....
International
- Victory ShieldVictory ShieldThe Victory Shield is an annual football tournament competed for by the under-16 teams of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The competition is broadcast live in the UK by Sky Sports who also sponsor the competition...
(1): 20082008 Victory ShieldThe Victory Shield 2008 is the 63rd edition of the Victory Shield, an annual football tournament that began in 1925 and is competed for by the Under 16 level teams of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. It was held from 3 October to 29 November 2008 and won by England.-Venues:-Final... - UEFA European Under-17 Football ChampionshipUEFA European Under-17 Football ChampionshipThe UEFA U-17 Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. From 1982 to 2001 it was an Under-16 event.This meeting serves as a preliminary competition for the FIFA U-17 World Cup every other year....
(1): 20102010 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship-Group B:---------------------Knockout Map:-Semifinals:-----Final:-Goalscorers:6 goals Francisco Alcácer3 goals Connor Wickham Gerard Deulofeu Artun Akçakin2 goals Ross Barkley Anthony Koura Paul Pogba Yaya Sanogo Ricardo Esgaio...
External links
- Arsenal profile at Arsenal.com