Victor Chukwuekezie Igbonefo (born 10 October 1985) is a retired professional footballer who plays as a centre-back. Born in Nigeria, he played for the Indonesia national team.Victor Igbonefo percaya Persib bisa bicara banyak musim iniSepakat Tidak Lanjutkan Kerja Sama, Persib Bandung Resmi Lepas Victor Igbonefo
Club career Early career Igbonefo started his career by joining Nigerdock Soccer Academy in Nigeria. In 2003, He signed his first professional contract for Lagos based club, First Bank. He made 18 league appearances with the club before leaving in 2004.
Persipura Jayapura In 2005, Igbonefo signed for Indonesian league giant, Persipura Jayapura. On his first season with the club, he won the 2005 Indonesian League, after defeating Persija Jakarta 3–2 in the final. Igbonefo became a key player for Persipura in their campaign to win the league in 2008–09 and 2010–11 respectively, he also formed a solid partnership in the heart of defence with Bio Paulin. On 7 October 2009, Igbonefo helped Persipura to win the 2009 Indonesian Community Shield after defeating Sriwijaya 3–1 at Andi Mattalatta Stadium.
Pelita Jaya On 12 October 2011, it was announced that Igbonefo has joined Pelita Jaya, two-days after he was naturalized as Indonesian citizen. He only stayed a season, making 31 appearances and scoring 5 goals.
On 6 August 2012, Igbonefo was loaned out to Thai Premier League club Chiangrai United. He was loaned with teammate Greg Nwokolo until October 2012. During his short loan spell, Igbonefo made 12 appearances and scoring a goal.
Arema Cronus During the 2013 season, Igbonefo helped Arema Cronus finish as league runners-up. On 25 February 2014, Igbonefo scored his first goal for Arema Cronus, in a 1–1 draw against Selangor in the 2014 AFC Cup group stage match tie.
On 28 July 2015, Igbonefo returned to Thailand, by signing a loan deal for Osotspa Samut Prakan, he was given the number 30 shirt. He was signed by the team, to strengthen them in the second half of the 2015 season.
Navy On 2 January 2016, It was announced that Igbonefo has joined Thai League 1 club, Royal Navy. On 20 July 2016, He scored an equaliser in the 90th-minute to help Navy hold BEC Tero Sasana 1–1. In his only season with the club, Igbonefo recorded 29 appearances and scored 2 goals, with his team finishing 14th in the league.
International career The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) announced that Igbonefo has been officially naturalised on 10 October 2011. He made his debut for the Indonesia national football team in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification campaign against Saudi Arabia on 23 March 2013.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPelita Jaya2011–12Indonesia Super League31500–00315Chiangrai United (loan)2012Thai Premier League12100–00121Arema2013Indonesia Super League32000–003202014Indonesia Super League2600071003312015Indonesia Super League2000–0020Total600007100671Samut Prakan (loan)2015Thai Premier League8000–0080Navy2016Thai League 129200–00292Nakhon Ratchasima2017Thai League 133220–00352Persib Bandung2018Liga 127000–20290PTT Rayong2019Thai League 127010–00280Persib Bandung2020Liga 13000–00302021–22Liga 119000–812712022–23Liga 1150 00 –211712023–24Liga 1140 00 –001402024–25Liga 17000100080Total6000010102712Career total2851030 81 11230813
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsIndonesia201360201420201520202140Total140
Honours
Persipura Jayapura Indonesia Super League: 2008–09, 2010–11 Liga Indonesia Premier Division: 2005 Indonesian Community Shield: 2009 Copa Indonesia runner-up: 2006, 2007–08, 2008–09
Arema Cronus Menpora Cup: 2013 Inter Island Cup: 2014
Persib Bandung Liga 1: 2023–24, 2024–25
Indonesia AFF Championship runner-up: 2020
Individual Menpora Cup Best XI: 2021
See also List of Indonesia international footballers born outside Indonesia
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