Detroit City FC signs Chisom Egbuchulam

United Soccer League (USL) side Detroit City FC has announced the signing of Nigerian forward Chisom Egbuchulam on a one-year contract.

The move follows the attacker’s departure from Al-Jandal of the Saudi Arabian First Division, where he spent the 2024–25 season.

Chisom Egbuchulam joins Le Rouge ⚽

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​The club confirmed the signing of the 33-year-old in an official statement on Friday.

​Club statement

“Detroit City Football Club announced today that Nigerian forward Chisom Egbuchulam has signed with the club on a one-year deal with a club option for 2027.

Egbuchulam will wear No. 26 for Le Rouge. The deal is pending league and federation approval.

A versatile attacker who can play as a central striker or from wide positions, he brings experience, movement and finishing quality to Detroit City’s attack.”

Career background

​Egbuchulam began his professional journey with Enugu Rangers before moving to Swedish top-flight side BK Häcken in 2017. He later featured prominently for Falkenbergs FF, where he netted 14 league goals during the 2018 Superettan campaign.

​His arrival in Detroit follows an extensive career across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He enjoyed highly productive stints with Suwon FC in K League 2 and Meizhou Hakka in China League One. Notably, his 20-goal haul in 2021 was instrumental in helping Meizhou earn promotion to the Chinese Super League.

​On the international stage, Egbuchulam’s talent earned him a call-up to the Nigerian senior national team, where he was part of the Super Eagles squad during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.