Chinonso Offor Explained

Chinonso Offor
Fullname:Chinonso Nnamdi Offor
Birth Date:27 May 2000
Birth Place:Jos, Nigeria
Height:1.91m (06.27feet)
Position:Striker
Currentclub:Arda Kardzhali
Youthyears1:2012–2016
Youthclubs1:Real Sapphire
Years1:2017–2018
Clubs1:Binatlı Yılmaz
Years2:2017–2018
Clubs2:→ Cihangir GSK (loan)
Years3:2019–2020
Clubs3:Daugavpils
Caps3:22
Goals3:10
Years4:2020
Clubs4:RFS
Caps4:13
Goals4:6
Years5:2021–2022
Clubs5:Chicago Fire
Caps5:41
Goals5:2
Years6:2022
Clubs6:Chicago Fire II
Caps6:3
Goals6:2
Years7:2022–2024
Clubs7:CF Montréal
Caps7:19
Goals7:3
Years8:2022–2023
Clubs8:Zulte Waregem (loan)
Caps8:13
Goals8:2
Years9:2024
Clubs9:Arda Kardzhali (loan)
Caps9:11
Goals9:2
Years10:2024–
Clubs10:Arda Kardzhali
Caps10:0
Goals10:0
Club-Update:23 June 2024

Chinonso Nnamdi Offor (born 27 May 2000) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Arda Kardzhali.

Club career

Offor was born on 27 May 2000 in Jos, Nigeria but grew up in Ekwulobia in Anambra after having fled Jos due to riots.[1] In 2012, he began playing for Real Sapphire in Lagos.[1] In 2017, Offor moved to Northern Cyprus and joined Binatlı Yılmaz, a club that was not affiliated with FIFA or UEFA.[1]

In 2019, Offor received an offer to join Latvian club Daugavpils and signed with them for the 2019 season.[1] On 21 August 2019, Offor made his competitive debut for Daugavpils in the Latvian Cup against Jelgava, starting in the 2–1 defeat.[2] He then scored his first goal in his Virslīga debut against Jelgava, scoring the opener in the 2nd minute of a 2–2 draw.[3] Offor ended his first season in Latvia with 6 goals in 14 matches. The next season, Offor scored his first goal of the season on 25 June 2020 in a 6–0 victory over Tukums 2000.[4] Offor then scored his first professional brace on 29 June in a 4–2 victory over Metta.[5]

In July 2020, Offor moved to RFS, also in the Latvian league.[1] He made his debut and scored his first goal for the club on 21 July in a 3–0 victory over Tukums 2000.[6] He ended his second season in Latvia with 21 matches and 10 goals scored.

On 13 November 2020, Offor joined Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire.[7] He made his debut for the Fire on 17 April 2021 against the New England Revolution, starting in the 2–2 draw.[8] He then scored his first goal for the Fire on 7 July in a 3–1 victory against Orlando City.[9]

On 5 February 2024, Offor moved on loan to Bulgarian side Arda Kardzhali for the rest of 2024.[10] At the end of the season, the club activated their purchased option for a permanent transfer.[11]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Daugavpils2019Virslīga14610156
2020Virslīga840084
Total22100010002310
RFS2020Virslīga1363010176
Chicago Fire2021Major League Soccer341341
Career total69170040107417

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: McCraney . Patrick . Chicago Fire FC’s Chinonso Offor might just be the most interesting player in MLS . 28 August 2021 . Hot Time in Old Town . 13 April 2021.
  2. Web site: Daugavpils 1–2 Jelgava. Soccerway.
  3. Web site: Daugavpils 2–2 Jelgava . Soccerway.
  4. Web site: Tukums 0-6 Daugavpils . Soccerway.
  5. Web site: Daugavpils 4–2 Metta . Soccerway.
  6. Web site: Tukums 0-3 RFS . Soccerway.
  7. News: Mikula . Jeremy . Chicago Fire acquire 20-year-old striker Chinonso Offor, their 1st addition since missing the 2020 MLS playoffs . 28 August 2021 . Chicago Tribun . 13 November 2021.
  8. Web site: Chicago Fire 2-2 New England Revolution . Soccerway.
  9. Web site: Chicago Fire 3–1 Orlando City . Soccerway.
  10. https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/cf-montreal-loan-chinonso-offor-to-bulgarian-club
  11. https://www.cfmontreal.com/nouvelles/chinonso-offor-transfere-au-fc-arda-kardzhali