Oguchi “Ogenyi” Onazi (commonly stylized as Ogenyi Onazi) is a Nigerian professional footballer known for his time as a central/defensive midfielder. Below is a concise profile emphasizing his spell with Sønderjyske and relevant career highlights.

• Full name: Ogenyi Edgar Onazi (often listed as Ogenyi Onazi)
• Nationality: Nigeria
• Position: Central / defensive midfielder
• Date of birth: 25 December 1992

Sønderjyske

• Club: Sønderjyske Fodbold (Denmark)
• Signed: Onazi joined Sønderjyske in 2020.
• Role: Brought in as an experienced midfield option with international pedigree to strengthen the squad in defensive and transitional play.
• Appearances & impact: During his time at the club he featured in Danish Superliga matches, offering ball recovery, passing range and occasional forward runs; injuries and short-term contracts have limited long-term continuity.

Career overview

• Started his senior career in Nigeria before moving to Europe.
• Had an extended spell at SS Lazio (Italy), where he made his name in top‑flight football and in European competitions.
• Represented Nigeria at youth and senior level, including the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (winner) and appearances at FIFA World Cup and U‑20 tournaments.
• After Lazio, he had spells in Turkey, Israel and Denmark (Sønderjyske), among other clubs.

Playing style

• Energetic box‑to‑box and defensive midfielder with good tackling and interception ability.
• Capable of initiating attacks with progressive passes and supporting both defense and attack.

Notes: Specific statistics (exact appearances, goals and dates) for his Sønderjyske spell can vary by source; for the most up‑to‑date match and season stats consult Sønderjyske’s official site, league records, or a current football statistics database.