Augustine Chidi Kwem (born 2 August 1997) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for V.League 1 club Hanoi FC.[1]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Augustine Chidi Kwem | ||
Date of birth | 2 August 1997 | ||
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Hanoi | ||
Number | 29 | ||
Youth career | |||
2016 | Beitar Jerusalem | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017 | Polokwane City Rovers | ||
2018 | Mthatha Bucks | ||
2019 | Sibanye | ||
2019–2021 | Chippa United | 51 | (9) |
2021–2022 | TS Galaxy | 17 | (3) |
2022–2024 | AmaZulu | 40 | (9) |
2024– | Hanoi FC | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 September 2024 |
Career
editChidi Kwem was born in Nigeria and played youth football for Beitar Jerusalem before moving to South Africa in October 2018.[2][3] He trained with University of Johannesburg, and had spells with Polokwane City Rovers, Mthatha Bucks and Sibanye before joining Chippa United on a one-year contract in July 2019.[2][4] He signed a three-year contract extension in October 2020.[2]
In May 2021, Chidi Kwem signed for TS Galaxy for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract, with the option for a further two years.[5]
On 19 August 2024, Chidi Kwem joined V.League 1 side Hanoi FC, signing a one-year contract.[6]
References
edit- ^ Augustine Chidi Kwem at Soccerway. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ a b c Ditlhobolo, Austin (1 October 2020). "Augustine Kwem: Chippa United move swiftly to tie down Nigerian striker after reported European interest". Goal. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- ^ Ndebele, Sihle (12 February 2020). "Kwem hopes his journey will inspire youngsters". The Sowetan. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- ^ Madyira, Michael (12 February 2020). "Chippa United forward Kwem hopes to inspire other struggling players". Goal. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- ^ "TS Galaxy sign Augustine Kwem from Chippa United". 21 May 2021.
- ^ "CLB bóng đá Hà Nội ký hợp đồng với tiền đạo đến từ Nigeria" (in Vietnamese). Hanoi FC. 19 August 2024.