Nduka Charles Usim (born 23 March 1985) is a retired footballer who played as a defender, most notably for AZAL in the Azerbaijan Premier League. Born in Nigeria, he represented Azerbaijan at international level.
Career
Club Nduka began to play football in Nigeria for the youth teams. In 2004, he went on a trial for AZAL PFC and signed a one-year contract. For the next season he renewed his contract and made his debut in Azerbaijan Premier League. Since then Nduka plays for AZAL PFC becoming most capping player with more than 200 games.
In July 2013, after 208 games for AZAL, Usim moved to TFF First League side Tavşanlı Linyitspor on a one-year contract. After only six-months in Turkey, Usim signed a six-month contract with Simurq on 25 January 2014.
International In early 2007, Usim was called up to the Azerbaijan U21 Usim was called for Azerbaijan national football team for the games versus Finland and Belgium in UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying Group A. He also played during the 2010 World Cup qualifier matches.
After football Following his retirement from football, Usim ran a construction business in Nigeria
He is also a Registered Intermediary of the Nigerian Football Federation.
Career statistics
Club
Club performance League Cup Continental Total Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals2005–06AZALAzerbaijan Premier League221 —2212006–07 220 —2202007–08261 —2612008–09240 202602009–10290 —2902010–11 31350—3632011–1227020203102012–13 27010—2802013–14Tavşanlı LinyitsporTFF First League13020—1502013–14SimurqAzerbaijan Premier League0000—00 Total Azerbaijan208580402200 Turkey1302000150 Career total2215100402350
International AzerbaijanYearAppsGoals200730200870Total100 Statistics accurate as of 6 August 2014
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