Joshua Akpudje

Joshua Oghene-Ochuko Akpudje (born 23 July 1998) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Veikkausliiga club Ilves.

Club career
Born in Lagos, Akpudje started his football career with Femmak Football Academy straight out of high school before joining Nigerian Professional Football League side MFM ahead of the abridged season in 2019.

On 3 March 2020, Akpudje completed a transfer to Latvian club BFC Daugavpils

After playing for two seasons in Latvia, Akpudje moved to Lithuanian side, FK Panevėžys in February 2022.

On 12 February 2024, Akpudje signed a two-year contract, with the option of a third, with Dinamo Tbilisi.

On 11 July 2024, he moved to Finland after signing with Ilves in Veikkausliiga.

International career
Akpudje made his international debut for Nigeria U23 side in March 2019 against Libya in an Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualification game.