Calvin Bassey

Calvin Bassey[1] (né Ughelumba; born 31 December 1999) is an Italian-born English professional footballer who plays as a left back for Scottish Premiership side Rangers.

Calvin Bassey
Personal information
Full name Calvin Bassey[1]
Birth name Calvin Ughelumba[1]
Date of birth (1999-12-31) 31 December 1999
Place of birth Italy
Playing position(s) Left back
Club information
Current team
 Rangers
Number 3
Youth career
2015–2020 Leicester City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Rangers 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 6 August 2020 (UTC)

Club career

Leicester City

Bassey joined Leicester City at the age of fifteen after a successful trial[2] and progressed through the club's youth ranks, with regular appearances for the clubs' under-18 and under-23 sides.

Rangers

On 6 June 2020, Bassey signed a pre-contract with Rangers,[3] with him due to officially join the club with the opening of the summer transfer window in July.[1] On 9 August 2020, Bassey made his professional debut for Rangers in a Scottish Premiership match against St Mirren as a substitute in a 3-0 win.[4]

International career

Born in Italy,[5] Bassey is eligible to play for Italy, Nigeria or England at international level.[5]

References
  1. "Rangers sign defender Calvin Bassey from Leicester". FourFourTwo. 6 June 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  2. "Exclusive: West Ham submit bid for Leicester City rising star". Football Insider. 30 January 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  3. "Youngster Calvin Bassey Agrees Pre-Contract With Rangers". Leicester City FC. 6 June 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  4. "Rangers 3-0 St Mirren". BBC Sport. BBC. 9 August 2020.
  5. "Rangers agree four-year deal with Leicester youngster Calvin Bassey". Sky Sports. 6 June 2020. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
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