Chituru Odunze

Chituru Ethan Odunze (born October 14, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club Charlotte FC.

Early life
Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, Odunze moved to England as a child and played for local youth teams before spending time in the Chelsea academy. He moved to Canada when he was eleven and played for local sides Calgary Villains and Calgary Blizzard SC. During this time, he went on trial with Welsh side Cardiff City, training with the first team despite only being fourteen. In January 2019, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy from Calgary Foothills. Later in the same year, Odunze signed with English side Leicester City. He went on to train with the senior squad.

Club career
On August 2, 2023, Odunze signed a professional contract with Crown Legacy FC in MLS Next Pro.

Odunze signed with the Charlotte FC first team on January 18, 2024. His Major League Soccer contract is guaranteed through 2027 with a club option for 2028.

Personal life
Chituru is of Igbo Nigerian descent.

International
Odunze is eligible for the United States, England, Canada, and Nigeria. He was called up to the Canada under-15 side in 2017 but has represented the United States at under-17 and under-20 levels. He represented the United States at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup, playing in two group-stage games.

In November 2020, Odunze was called up to the senior United States national team for the first time.