Chidozie Awaziem

• Full name: Chidozie Collins Awaziem
• Date of birth: 1 August 1996
• Place of birth: Owerri, Nigeria
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Position: Centre-back (can also play as a right-back)

Club career (summary)

• Awaziem began his senior career at FC Porto B after joining Porto's setup from Nigeria. He made appearances for Porto's reserve side and later featured for the Porto first team.
• He had several loan spells across Europe, including time at FC Nantes (France), Hatayspor (Turkey), and others.
• Chidozie Awaziem signed for Boavista FC (Portugal) on loan in 2019–2020 and later joined the club (either on further loan or permanent terms depending on season). At Boavista he featured as a central defender in the Primeira Liga.
• After his time at Boavista, he continued his career with clubs in other leagues (Turkey and beyond), reflecting a journeyman path common for many international defenders.

International career

• Awaziem has been capped by the Nigeria national team (Super Eagles). He was part of Nigeria's squad for international competitions and has appeared in qualifiers and friendlies.
• He was included in Nigeria’s provisional squad for major tournaments and has played in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches and other fixtures.

Playing style and attributes

• Physically strong centre-back with good pace for his size.
• Comfortable in one-on-one defending and capable of playing out from the back when required.
• Versatile enough to slot in as a right-back if tactical needs demand.

Notes

• Specific appearance and goal totals vary by season and competition; consult current club records or databases (Transfermarkt, Soccerway, club websites) for up-to-date statistics.
• Transfers and contract details may have changed after 2024; verify with the latest sources for current club affiliation.