Paolo Odogwu

Paolo Odogwu (born 18 February 1997) is a professional Rugby Union player who currently plays for English club Wasps. Odogwu plays predominantly on the wing. In 2019, Paolo became the Premiership Rugby 7’s All-time top try scorer [1]

Paolo Odogwu
Birth namePaolo Chukwudi Odogwu
Date of birth (1997-02-18) 18 February 1997
Place of birthCoventry, England
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight96 kg (15 st 2 lb)
SchoolKing Edward's School, Birmingham
Leicester Grammar School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Outside Centre
Current team Wasps
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2019
2017
2017		 Sale Sharks
→ Sale FC (loan)
→ Rotherham Titans (loan)		 29
24
1		 (35)
(100)
(0)
Correct as of 31 May 2019
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015
2016–		 England U18
England U20		 2
5		 (10)
(0)
Correct as of 27 December 2017

Rugby career

Odogwu played at Leicester Tigers during his academy years, scoring a memorable try in Marcos Ayerza's testimonial match at Welford Road, beating three players from the halfway line to score in the corner. He was released by Leicester in the summer of 2016 and signed for Sale. He will play for Wasps in the 2019/20 season.

Sale Sharks

Odogwu rose to fame after his performances for Sale in the Aviva Premiership Singha 7s tournament, scoring 8 tries in the group stage, breaking the record of 7 set by Christian Wade the previous year. This earnt him the man of the round award.[2]

He made his senior debut for Sale in the second round of the Aviva Premiership season against Harlequins, impressing onlookers with footwork, pace and power. His first try for the club came against former club Leicester in round 5.

Odogwu left Sale at the end of the 2018-19 season after spending 3 seasons at the club and making 29 first team appearances, signing for Coventry based club Wasps.

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References
  1. https://castore.co.uk/academy/paolo-odogwu/
  2. "Odogwu excited by Wade comparison". Premiership Rugby. 31 July 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
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