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MIMichael Ihiekwe

Michael Ihiekwe

€320KMarket Value
Blackpool
Blackpool•Defender•
EnglandEngland
6.9
Season Score
33
Nov 20, 1992
186 cm
Height
20
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2025/2026

Performance Overview

Season Performance 25/26
All Competitions
26Matches
0Goals
0Assists
0Goal Contributions
77Mins/game
6.93Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

89
Full match
12
Substituted off
10
From Bench

Rival Clubs(93)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle146260010
Oxford UnitedOxford United124441020
PortsmouthPortsmouth114431020
Coventry CityCoventry City112360010
Shrewsbury TownShrewsbury Town116230010
AFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon115330000
Wycombe WanderersWycombe Wanderers104241030
Luton TownLuton Town90360000
Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United93151050
Accrington StanleyAccrington Stanley95040020
Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers83320020
Ipswich TownIpswich Town84130020
Burton AlbionBurton Albion83050010
SunderlandSunderland73222000
Cardiff CityCardiff City72231020
Southend UnitedSouthend United71150020
Bristol RoversBristol Rovers73130020
Lincoln CityLincoln City73310000
Milton Keynes DonsMilton Keynes Dons74121120
MorecambeMorecambe75110000
1–20 of 93
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer History

Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
Blackpool
Blackpool
Jul 1, 2025Free Transfer
Rotherham United
Rotherham United
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
Jul 1, 2022Free Transfer
Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley
Rotherham United
Rotherham United
Jan 2, 2019End of loan
Rotherham United
Rotherham United
Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley
Aug 24, 2018Loan
Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers
Rotherham United
Rotherham United
Jul 1, 2017Free Transfer
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Tranmere Rovers
Tranmere Rovers
Jul 1, 2014Free Transfer
Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers
May 31, 2014End of loan
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town
Jan 10, 2014Loan
Wolverhampton U18
Wolverhampton U18
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Jul 1, 2011Transfer
Liverpool U18
Liverpool U18
Wolverhampton U18
Wolverhampton U18
Jan 1, 2011Free Transfer
Trophies

Trophies & Awards

2 titles won

Championships

League One
League One
1x Winner(2013/2014)
1x
EFL Trophy
EFL Trophy
1x Winner(2021/2022)
1x

About Michael Ihiekwe

Michael Ihiekwe plays as a defender for Blackpool. Throughout his career, Michael Ihiekwe has scored 25 goals and provided 11 assists in 490 appearances across 6 clubs. Michael Ihiekwe has made 25 appearances in the League One 2025/2026, earning an average rating of 6.9. Michael Ihiekwe brings experience and reliability to the backline with 490 professional appearances under his belt. Among the clubs he has represented — Blackpool, Sheffield Wednesday, Rotherham United, Accrington Stanley — Michael Ihiekwe was most prolific at Rotherham United, where he scored 15 goals in 203 appearances. Throughout his career, Michael Ihiekwe has won 2 trophies, including League One, EFL Trophy, demonstrating his ability to perform at the highest competitive level. Michael Ihiekwe stands 186 cm tall, weighs 77 kg.

Full Career Record — Michael Ihiekwe

Michael Ihiekwe's professional career spans from 2014 to 2026, a period of roughly 12 seasons over which he has amassed 490 appearances spread across 6 clubs. With 25 goals and 11 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 21/22 with Rotherham United, when he registered 5 goals and 2 assists in 55 matches, playing 4560 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (25/26) at Blackpool, Michael Ihiekwe played 26 matches, scoring 0 goals and providing 0 assists, with an average match rating of 6.93.

Among the notable milestones of his career, Michael Ihiekwe has passed the 400-appearance milestone and has lifted 2 trophies.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
Rotherham United2017/2018 - 2021/202220315917349——7.29
Tranmere Rovers2014/2015 - 2016/2017123604168———
Sheffield Wednesday2022/2023 - 2024/2025102326146——7.20
Blackpool2025/2026 - now26001998——6.93
Accrington Stanley2018/20192310180———
Cheltenham Town2013/201413000———
Total490251129841

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
25/26Blackpool260—1998406.93
24/25Sheffield Wednesday312—1596207.33
23/24Sheffield Wednesday431—2306406.98
22/23Sheffield Wednesday280—2244907.29
21/22Rotherham United555—4560707.54
20/21Rotherham United442—39881207.13
19/20Rotherham United384—342040—
18/19Accrington Stanley231—18050—
18/19Rotherham United152—1317306.74
17/18Rotherham United512—4064130—
16/17Tranmere Rovers493—407870—
15/16Tranmere Rovers382—9040—
14/15Tranmere Rovers361—070—
13/14Cheltenham Town130—030—

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Michael Ihiekwe play?
Michael Ihiekwe plays as a Defender for Blackpool in the League One.
What team does Michael Ihiekwe play for?
Michael Ihiekwe currently plays for Blackpool in the League One.
How old is Michael Ihiekwe?
Michael Ihiekwe is 33 years old, born on November 20, 1992. At 33, he has already won 2 trophies in his professional career.
How tall is Michael Ihiekwe?
Michael Ihiekwe is 186 cm tall. He weighs 77 kg.
How many trophies has Michael Ihiekwe won?
Michael Ihiekwe has won 2 trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level. He currently plays for Blackpool.