FC Nürnberg have announced that Nigerian-born forward Uche Destiny Obiogumu has signed a new deal with the club’s U23 side, extending his commitment until June 2026. The 20 year old attacker, who returned to Nürnberg in September 2024 from Hoffenheim’s development team, impressed with 62 youth appearances contributing 21 goals and 18 assists before heading back to the Valznerweiher Stadium.
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Standing at 1.89 m, Obiogumu provides flexibility across the frontline, capable of operating centrally or out wide. Club academy director Michael Wiesinger described him as "a dynamic attacker whose final-third quality has been proven"—qualities FCN hope will flourish once more.
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Since rejoining Nürnberg II, he has featured regularly in the Regionalliga Bayern, notching 3 goals in 17 appearances across his debut season with standout moments including a thrilling hat‑trick in a 5–4 encounter against Augsburg’s reserves.
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Born in Benin City, Nigeria, on 27 April 2004, Obiogumu holds dual Nigerian-German citizenship. He progressed through the local Nürnberg youth ranks before departing for Hoffenheim in 2021, and his return underlines Nürnberg’s belief in revitalising talent developed within their own system.
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We celebrate Nürnberg’s decision to invest in Uche Obiogumu as a statement of faith in the club’s homegrown development. By securing his services through 2026, the club signals confidence in his potential to transition from youth promise to senior impact.
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His performances at Hoffenheim and early contributions back at Nürnberg reflect a player with both composure and flair attributes often scarce in teenage prospects. We hold that providing him with a stable environment and incremental responsibility will accelerate his growth. Furthermore, his hat‑trick in the dramatic 5–4 game against Augsburg II underscores not just goal-scoring ability, but a mentality suited to high‑pressure scenarios.
If Nürnberg continue nurturing Obiogumu through regular minutes, supportive coaching and a pathway to the first team—we believe this move will yield a homegrown talent ready to reinforce the senior squad. By reaffirming their commitment, the club is doing more than retaining a player they are reinforcing a philosophy that values internal development. That belief in nurturing from within will define their success.
Did You Know?
Obiogumu first joined Nürnberg’s youth academy in 2019 before his move to Hoffenheim in 2021.
He a total of 21 goals and 18 assists in 62 games across Hoffenheim’s U19 and U23 sides.
His hat‑trick in March 2025 came during a sensational 5–4 Regionalliga Bayern thriller versus Augsburg II.
Despite being born in Nigeria, Obiogumu has earned caps for Germany’s U18 team in international friendlies.
He stands at 1.89 m tall and is left-footed, offering versatility across the forward line.