Chiamaka Nnadozie

Chiamaka Cynthia Nnadozie (born 8 December 2000) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for French Division 1 Féminine club Paris FC and the Nigeria women's national team, the Super Falcons. She is widely regarded as one of Africa’s premier goalkeepers, known for her shot-stopping abilities and command of the penalty area. **Early Life and Education** Nnadozie was born in Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria. She began her football journey at a young age, playing street football before transitioning to organized youth teams. She received her secondary education in Nigeria and later combined her professional career with further studies, recognizing the importance of education alongside her athletic pursuits. **Career Progression** Nnadozie’s professional career began in Nigeria, where she played for Rivers Angels in the Nigerian Women's Premier League (NWPL). Her performances quickly caught the attention of national team selectors. In 2020, Nnadozie secured a major move to Europe, signing with Paris FC (formerly Paris FC-Juvisy) in the French top-tier league, Division 1 Féminine. Since joining the French club, she has established herself as the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper, becoming instrumental in their domestic and UEFA Women's Champions League campaigns. Her consistent excellence has solidified her status as one of the best goalkeepers in the league. **Major Achievements and Notable Works** Internationally, Nnadozie has represented Nigeria across various age groups. She debuted for the Super Falcons at the age of 17. Her breakthrough moment came at the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations (AWCON), where she was part of the squad that won the title. Her selection for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup made her the youngest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet in a Women's World Cup match at 18 years old, achieving this milestone against South Korea. Nnadozie was a key figure for Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, where she received international acclaim for her outstanding performances, particularly her penalty save against Canada in the group stage, which was crucial to Nigeria advancing to the knockout rounds. Her individual accolades include being named the IFFHS CAF Women's Goalkeeper of the Year. She has also consistently ranked high among the world’s top goalkeepers. **Current Status** Chiamaka Nnadozie remains the starting goalkeeper for Paris FC in the Division 1 Féminine and continues to be the pillar of the Nigeria women's national team. She plays a critical role in her club's pursuit of domestic and European success and is expected to lead the Super Falcons in future major tournaments.