Noni Madueke
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| Full Name | Chukwunonso Azuka Tristan "Noni" Madueke |
| Date of Birth | 10 March 2002 |
| Place of Birth | London, England |
| Position | Winger |
| Chelsea career | 2023 – 2025 |
| Debut | 03 February 2023 |
| Games (goals) | 92 (20) |
| Other clubs | PSV Arsenal |
Noni Madueke is an English winger who joined Chelsea from PSV in January 2023. After spending two and a half seasons in the club, he signed for Arsenal.
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Before Chelsea
Madueke was born in Barnet, London, and is of Nigerian descent. He joined the Crystal Palace academy before moving to Tottenham Hotspur at a young age. In 2018, he made the decision to leave England and signed with Dutch side PSV Eindhoven, where he rapidly progressed through the youth ranks into the first team.
At PSV, Madueke impressed with his direct playing style, scoring and assisting regularly, and helping the club win the Johan Cruyff Shield in 2021 and the KNVB Cup in 2022.
Chelsea career
2022–23 Season
On 20 January 2023, Madueke signed for Chelsea FC on a seven-and-a-half-year contract, with an option for a further year. The transfer fee was reported to be around £28.5 million (€35 million). He became part of a large cohort of young signings under Chelsea's new ownership, aiming to rebuild the squad with a focus on youth development.
Madueke made his Chelsea debut on 3 February 2023 in a Premier League match against Fulham, coming off the bench in a 0–0 draw. His first start followed shortly after, and he showed glimpses of his flair and technical quality despite Chelsea's overall struggles during the second half of the season.
He scored his first goal for the club on 2 May 2023, netting against Arsenal in a 3–1 defeat at the Emirates Stadium. Throughout the 2022–23 campaign, Madueke made 12 Premier League appearances, contributing one goal and one assist as Chelsea finished in the bottom half of the table.
2023–24 Season
Under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino, Madueke saw increased involvement during the 2023–24 season. Primarily operating as a right winger, he showcased his ability to beat defenders one-on-one and create chances, although competition for places remained fierce with teammates like Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer.
Madueke had a productive spell in the second half of the 2023–24 season, recording several important goals and assists, including a standout performance against Crystal Palace where he scored and assisted in a 3–1 victory.
2024–25 Season
In the 2024–25 season, Noni Madueke featured in 46 matches for Chelsea across all competitions, including 32 Premier League appearances, and recorded 11 goals and 5 assists. He scored 7 goals and provided 4 assists in the league, while adding 3 goals and 1 assist in the UEFA Conference League, along with several appearances in the Club World Cup, FA Cup, and EFL Cup. Madueke delivered standout moments, including a Premier League hat-trick against Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2024, and led Chelsea in dribbles per 90 minutes, averaging over five successful dribbles each game. Though he was not always a guaranteed starter under Enzo Maresca, his pace, direct dribbling, and ability to produce decisive moments made him one of Chelsea’s most dynamic attacking threats throughout the campaign.
On 18 July 2025, Noni Madueke completed a move to Arsenal, signing a five-year contract after the clubs agreed on a reported initial fee of £48.5 million, which could rise to £52 million with performance-related add-ons.
Statistics
| Season | Prem | FA Cup | League Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |
| 2022-23 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| 2023-24 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 8 |
| 2024-25 | 32 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 46 | 11 |
| Total | 67 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 92 | 20 |
- Correct as of 12 July 2025"
Goals
| # | Season | Date | Year | Competition | Opponent | Score | Result | Venue |
| 1 | 2022-23 | 02 May | 2023 | Premier League | Arsenal | 1-3 | 1-3 | Emirates Stadium |
| 2 | 2023-24 | 30 August | 2023 | League Cup | Wimbledon | 1-1 | 2-1 | Stamford Bridge |
| 3 | 2023-24 | 27 December | 2023 | Premier League | Crystal Palace | 2-1 | 2-1 | Stamford Bridge |
| 4 | 2023-24 | 30 December | 2023 | Premier League | Luton Town | 2-0 | 3-2 | Kenilworth Road |
| 5 | 2023-24 | 23 January | 2024 | League Cup | Middlesbrough | 6-0 | 6-1 | Stamford Bridge |
| 6 | 2023-24 | 17 March | 2024 | FA Cup | Leicester City | 4-2 | 4-2 | Stamford Bridge |
| 7 | 2023-24 | 07 April | 2024 | Premier League | Sheffield United | 2-1 | 2-2 | Bramall Lane |
| 8 | 2023-24 | 27 April | 2024 | Premier League | Aston Villa | 1-2 | 2-2 | Villa Park |
| 9 | 2023-24 | 05 May | 2024 | Premier League | West Ham United | 3-0 | 5-0 | Stamford Bridge |
| 10 | 2024-25 | 22 August | 2024 | UEFA Conference League | Servette | 1-0 | 1-0 | Stamford Bridge |
| 11 | 2024-25 | 25 August | 2024 | Premier League | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 3-2 | 6-2 | Molineux |
| 12 | 2024-25 | 25 August | 2024 | Premier League | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 4-2 | 6-2 | Molineux |
| 13 | 2024-25 | 25 August | 2024 | Premier League | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 5-2 | 6-2 | Molineux Stadium |
| 14 | 2024-25 | 06 October | 2025 | Premier League | Nottingham Forest | 1-1 | 1-1 | Stamford Bridge |
| 15 | 2024-25 | 04 December | 2024 | Premier League | Southampton | 3-1 | 5-1 | St Mary's Stadium |
| 16 | 2024-25 | 20 January | 2025 | Premier League | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 3-1 | 3-1 | Stamford Bridge |
| 17 | 2024-25 | 04 December | 2024 | Premier League | Manchester City | 1-0 | 1-3 | Etihad Stadium |
| 18 | 2024-25 | 10 April | 2025 | UEFA Conference League | Legia Warszawa | 2-0 | 3-0 | Polish Army Stadium |
| 19 | 2024-25 | 10 April | 2025 | UEFA Conference League | Legia Warszawa | 3-0 | 3-0 | Polish Army Stadium |
| 20 | 2024-25 | 01 May | 2025 | UEFA Conference League | Djurgårdens | 2-0 | 4-1 | 3Arena |
International
Madueke has represented England at various youth levels and was part of the England U21 squad that won the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
On 29 August 2024, Madueke received his first call-up to the England senior team ahead of their UEFA Nations League fixtures against the Republic of Ireland and Finland. He made his senior debut on 10 September 2024, appearing as a substitute for Bukayo Saka in the 66th minute during the match against Finland at Wembley Stadium. Madueke made an immediate impact, setting up Harry Kane’s second goal just ten minutes after coming on, helping England secure a 2–0 victory.
Honours
- UEFA Conference League: 2024-25
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2025
