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Noni Madueke

Noni Madueke is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Arsenal and the England national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Noni Madueke is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Arsenal and the England national team. Born in Barnet, London, he came through the youth systems of Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur before beginning his senior career with PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands.

Early life and youth career

Madueke was born in Barnet, London, and played youth football for Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur. He later moved abroad to continue his development at PSV Eindhoven.

Club career

At PSV, Madueke established himself as a first-team winger, recording 20 goals and 14 assists in 80 appearances. He returned to England in 2023, transferring to Chelsea F.C. In July 2025, he signed for Arsenal in a reported initial fee of £48.5 million, a move that highlighted the Chelsea vs Arsenal rivalry. Madueke won the Premier League in his first season with Arsenal.

International career

Madueke has represented England at under-15, under-16, under-17, under-18 and under-21 levels. He was part of England's UEFA Under-21 Championship-winning squad in 2023. He made his senior England debut on 10 September 2024 and was included in England's 2026 World Cup squad. As of his England profile, he had 16 senior caps and 1 senior goal.

Playing style

He is described by Chelsea as a skilful, creative and direct left-footed attacker who can play centrally but is usually used wide on the right. Official profiles list him as a winger or forward.

Key facts

  • Began youth career at Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur before moving to PSV Eindhoven.
  • Made senior breakthrough at PSV with 20 goals and 14 assists in 80 appearances.
  • Transferred to Chelsea in 2023 and later joined Arsenal in July 2025 for a reported £48.5 million.
  • Made England senior debut in September 2024 and has 16 caps as of profile.
  • Part of England's UEFA Under-21 Championship-winning squad in 2023.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Noni Madueke?
Noni Madueke is an English professional footballer who plays for Arsenal and the England national team.
What is Noni Madueke's full name?
His full name is Chukwunonso Azuka Tristan Madueke.
Which clubs has he played for?
He has played for PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea and Arsenal at senior level, after youth spells at Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur.
What position does he play?
He plays mainly as a winger, usually on the right, and is left-footed.
When did he make his England debut?
He made his senior England debut on 10 September 2024.
What is his connection to Canada?
There is no direct Canada-specific connection in the available sources.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noni_Madueke
    Supports: Full name, date of birth, position, club history, and July 2025 transfer to Arsenal.
  2. England Football — https://www.englandfootball.com/england/mens-senior-team/squad/noni-madueke
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, height, preferred foot, current club, senior debut, caps, goals, youth international history, and 2026 World Cup squad note.
  3. Chelsea FC — https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/noni-madueke-the-biography
    Supports: Early life, youth clubs, PSV move, PSV appearances/goals/assists, and playing style description.
  4. Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/248857/noni-madueke/overview
    Supports: Nationality, preferred foot, date of birth, appearances, goals and assists.
  5. The Athletic — https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6483782/2025/07/19/noni-madueke-arsenal-transfer-details/
    Supports: Arsenal transfer fee and five-year contract details.