Kelechi Iheanacho

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Records

Kelechi Iheanacho's career is defined by exceptional early success and sustained excellence. Winning both the Golden Ball and Golden Boot at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup remains a historic achievement for a Nigerian player. His contribution to Leicester City's 2021 FA Cup triumph, where he scored the winning goal, stands as a testament to his ability to perform on the biggest stages. Being named Most Promising African Talent twice highlights his consistency and growth over nearly a decade in professional football.

AwardsKelechi Iheanacho has won numerous accolades throughout his career, most notably the Golden Ball and Golden Boot at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He secured the FA Cup with Leicester City in 2021 and the FA Community Shield in the same year. At the club level, he won the EFL Cup with Manchester City. Individually, he was named the Most Promising African Talent in 2013 and 2016, and was selected for the CAF Team of the Year in 2016.

Records & Feats

Youngest Nigerian to score at U-17 World Cup

Historic First·2013

Scored six goals including a hat-trick at the 2013 tournament, becoming a global sensation.

Most expensive Nigerian player at the time

Career Milestone·2017

His £25 million transfer to Leicester City in 2017 set a record for a Nigerian player.

Consecutive league goals record

Club Record·2026

Equaled the Bursaspor record for consecutive league goals scored in a single season in September 2026.