Layton Julius Ndukwu (born 7 September 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for A’ali.

Early life Ndukwu was educated at City of Leicester College.

Club career Ndukwu is a product of the Leicester City academy. He joined Southend United on a season-long loan in August 2019, making his league debut on 10 August 2019. In January 2020, Ndukwu was recalled from his loan after a lack of playing time.

In June 2021, it was announced that Ndukwu would be released from Leicester City upon expiry of his contract at the end of the season.

In August 2022, Ndukwu returned to football to joining Albanian Kategoria Superiore side Kukësi.

In March 2023, Ndukwu returned to England to join Southern Football League Premier Division Central club Barwell. On 16 May 2023 Danish 2nd Division club Akademisk Boldklub confirmed, that Ndukwu had joined the club on a 'multi-year contract'.AKADEMISK BOLDKLUB GLADSAXE SKRIVER EN FLERÅRIG KONTRAKT MED LAYTON NDUKWU, ab-fodbold.dk, 16 May 2023 On 2 February 2024, the club confirmed Ndukwu's departure. Ndukwu signed for Coalville Town in March 2024.AB HENTER TIDLIGERE AB-MÅLMAND FILIP MELLBIN, ab-fodbold.dk, 2 February 2024

On 30 August 2024, Ndukwu joined Spalding United.

In September 2024, Ndukwu returned to professional football joining A’ali Club in Bahrain

International career Ndukwu has represented England at under-16 and under-17 level. He is also eligible to represent Nigeria at international level.

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupEFL CupOtherIncludes EFL Trophy appearancesTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLeicester City2016–17Premier League00000030302017–1800000042422018–1900000000002019–200000000000Total0000007272Southend United (loan)2019–20League One70001020100Kukësi2022–23Kategoria Superiore5010—0060Career total120101092232

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