Kelechukwu Ibe-Torti

Kelechukwu Ebenezer Ibe-Torti (born 26 January 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or winger for I liga club ŁKS Łódź. Born in Nigeria, he is a Poland youth international.

Early life
Born in Abuja, Nigeria, Ibe-Torti moved to Warsaw, Poland, at the age of twelve when his mother accepted a diplomatic job in the country. He remained in the country after his mother returned to Nigeria.

Club career
Ibe-Torti started his senior career with Polish second-tier side ŁKS Łódź, helping the club achieve promotion to Ekstraklasa in 2023. He made his top flight debut on 21 July that year, coming on as a substitute in a 3–0 away loss against Legia Warsaw.

On 31 August 2023, Ibe-Torti joined I liga side Resovia on a season-long loan.

International career
He is eligible to play internationally for Nigeria and Poland, after obtaining Polish citizenship in August 2021.

In 2019, he was included in the provisional squads for the 2019 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup for Nigeria U17s, but did not make the final rosters.

In May 2022, Ibe-Torti received his first call-up to the Poland U20 team, and made his debut in 0–1 Elite League away win against Italy on 7 June that year.

Personal life
Ibe-Torti has regarded Neymar as his football idol.

Honours
ŁKS Łódź
 * I liga: 2022–23

ŁKS Łódź II
 * III liga, group I: 2022–23