Akpan David Udoh (born 18 July 1999) Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Maltese Premier League club Mosta.
He represented Nigeria at under-17 and under-20 level. He was a member of the Nigeria team that won the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile.
Early life and career Udoh was born on 18 July 1999 in Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria but hails from Akwa Ibom State. He began playing football while in primary school. Soon after, started his with Remo Football Academy Under-13 as a goalkeeper while living in Ijebu-Remo. He joined the Nigeria Golden Eaglets setup.
In 2017, Udoh moved to Israel and joined Bnei Sakhnin. He signed a three-year contract and initially played for the B team. In November 2017, he made his senior debut for the club in a 0–0 draw against Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
Club career After leaving Israel, Udoh continued his career in Spain. In December 31, 2020, Udoh joined Spanish club Almagro CF. And remained with the team until December 2021, He returned to Nigeria to sign with domestic side One Rocket before joining Abeokuta Stormers SC in the Nigeria National League. In August 2023, he moved to Malta to join Mosta and signed a one-year contract.
Mosta Udoh made his first appearances for Mosta during the 2023–24 season making 23 league appearances for Mosta and kept nine clean sheets. He became the club's regular goalkeeper during the early part of the season. In November 2023, and was selected in the Malta Football Players Association's team of the week following his performances for Mosta.
On 5 November 2023, Udoh started in Mosta's 1–1 draw away to Ħamrun Spartans. He made several saves during the match as Mosta ended the game with a point. He made a further 24 league appearances during the 2024–25 season.
In April 2025, Udoh was named Maltese Premier League Player of the Month.
Honours Nigeria U17
FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2015
Individual
Malta Football Players Association Team of the week: 2023 Maltese Premier League Player of the Month: 2025
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