Francis-Ikechukwu Onyeka (; born 29 April 2007) is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for club SV Elversberg, on loan from Bayer Leverkusen.
Club career Bayer Leverkusen Onyeka is a youth product of SC Borussia Lindenthal-Hohenlind, before moving to the youth academy of Bayer Leverkusen in 2014 where he finished his development. On 29 November 2023, he signed a professional contract with Bayer Leverkusen. On 15 October 2024, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2007 worldwide. On 18 October 2024, he won the 2024 U17 Fritz Walter Medal. He made his senior and professional debut with Bayer Leverkusen as a substitute in a 3–0 DFB-Pokal win over SV Elversberg on 29 October 2024.
Loan to VfL Bochum On 3 June 2025, Onyeka agreed to join 2. Bundesliga club VfL Bochum, on loan for the 2025–26 season.
Loan to SV Elversberg On 15 June 2026, Onyeka moved on a new loan to newly Bundesliga promoted club SV Elversberg.
International career Born in Germany, Onyeka is of Igbo Nigerian descent through his father. He is a youth international for Germany, having played for the Germany U17s for 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualification matches.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueDFB-PokalEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBayer Leverkusen2024–25Bundesliga0010100020VfL Bochum (loan)2025–262. Bundesliga29820——318SV Elversberg (loan)2026–27Bundesliga4012——52Career total3384210003810
Honours Germany U19 UEFA European Under-19 Championship runner-up: 2026
Individual Fritz Walter Medal: U17 Gold 2024, U19 Gold 2026
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