Published on July 5, 2025 | Last Updated on 1 month
“I want to be one of the best players in the world. That’s the level I’m trying to get to.”
— Noni Madueke (Sky Sports Interview, Jan 2023)
Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Birth Name | Chukwunonso Tristan Madueke |
| Full Name | Chukwunonso Azuka Tristan “Noni” Madueke |
| Nickname(s) | ▪ Chippy Man, ▪ Beetroot |
| Profession | Footballer |
Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | 1.82 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight (approx.) | 75 kg |
| Eye Colour | Dark brown |
| Hair Colour | Natural black hair |
Football | |
| First Professional Goal | September 19, 2020 against FC Emmen (age 18 years, 6 months, and 9 days) |
| International Career | ➤ England U16: 2017–2018 (3 caps, 0 goals) ➤ England U17: 2018–2019 (10 caps, 2 goals); participated in the UEFA U17 Euro 2019 ➤ England U18: 2019 (9 caps, 4 goals) ➤ England U21: 2021– (20 caps, 7 goals); debuted in March 2021 during the U21 Euros and scored his first U21 goal on 25 March 2023 in a friendly vs France ➤ England senior team: 2024– (7 caps, 0 goals); first call-up late August 2024, debut on 10 September 2024 vs Finland in the UEFA Nations League |
| Clubs | • Arsenal (July 2025 – Present) • Chelsea (Jan 2023 – 2025) • PSV Eindhoven (Jan 2020 – Jan 2023) • Jong PSV (2019–2020) |
| Jersey Number | — #20 (for Premier League club Arsenal) — #11 (for Chelsea during the 2023-25 seasons)  — #23 (for the England national team)  — #10 (for PSV during the 2020-23 seasons)  |
| Position | Right Winger |
| Transfers and Loans | — June 2018: Tottenham Hotspur Academy to PSV Eindhoven (youth academy) — January 20, 2023: PSV Eindhoven to Chelsea FC (£29m) — Jul 2025: Chelsea to Arsenal (£48.5 million) |
| Coach/Mentor | Ernest Faber, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Frank Lampard, Mauricio Pochettino, Enzo Maresca, Saul Isaksson‑Hurst |
| Notable Records | ➤ Youngest teenager at PSV to score 10+ Eredivisie goals ➤ Scored a first-half hat-trick in Chelsea’s 6–2 away win over Wolves ➤ Quadruple goal contributions in U21 ➤ Leading dribbles per 90 (EPL) |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | PSV • KNVB Cup – 2021–22 • Johan Cruyff Shield – 2021 Chelsea • UEFA Conference League Champion – 2024–25 • EFL Cup Runner-up – 2023–24 International • UEFA U21 European Championship Winner – 2023 |
Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 10 March 2002 |
| Age (as of 2025) | 23 years |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | English |
| Hometown | Barnet, London, England |
| School | St Columba’s College |
| Religion | Christian |
| Ethnicity | Igbo Nigerian descent |
| Hobbies | Playing video games, Watching Shows & Movies Fashion, Music |
| Controversies | — He once posted on Instagram calling Wolverhampton “s**t” just before a match against Wolves. The post was deleted, but it sparked backlash. He later apologized publicly. [1] — During a Chelsea vs Arsenal match, he went straight down the tunnel after being subbed off, which was seen as disrespectful. Madueke explained he just needed to use the toilet. — In a 6–0 win over Everton, he and teammate Nicolas Jackson argued to take a penalty, ignoring the designated taker, Cole Palmer. The coach called their behavior “disgraceful.” [2]  — While at PSV, he was caught using a fake UK driving licence in the Netherlands and was charged with driving without a valid licence. |
| Social Media | — Instagram — TikTok |
Relationship & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend | Saffron Harris (UK-based wealth advisor and wealth advisor) Dating period: 2023-2024  |
Family | |
| Parents | Father – Ifeanyi Madueke (Football agent, major adviser, Igbo Nigerian) Mother – Name undisclosed (Supportive homemaker, rural preference, Igbo)  |
Favorites | |
| Footballer(s) | Cristiano Ronaldo, Eden Hazard |
| Colour | Blue |
| Food | “I eat whatever mom cooks.” |
| Song | “Chance (Na Ham)” by S.4.G.E |
| Foot | left foot |
Financial Status | |
| Salary (approx.) | £2.6 million per annum |
| Net Worth | £5 million (as of 2025) |
| Market Value | €40 million (as of July 2025) |
“I think it’s going to be a great success and I’m really happy to be here”
_ Madueke on his first interview with Arsenal
Noni Madueke Goalscoring Breakdown
| Team / Competition | Years | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 2025–Present | 0 | 0 |
| Chelsea | 2023–2025 | 67 | 13 |
| PSV Eindhoven | 2019–2023 | 51 | 11 |
| Jong PSV | 2019–2020 | 6 | 4 |
| England (National Team) | 2024–Present | 7 | 0 |
| Europa League | 2020–2023 | 11 | 1 |
| Conference League | 2021–2025 | 10 | 4 |
Noni Madueke has made 217 appearances and has scored 58 goals across all competitions.
Moments in Pictures for Noni Madueke
Have a look at some snapshots of Noni Madueke below…
Noni Madueke makes the switch from west to north London. Credit: Premier Leage 
Noni Madueke becomes the sixth player to switch Chelsea for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal 
Noni Madueke made sure to bring his loved ones on his Arsenal signing day 
Noni Madueke has already played for Crystal Palace, Spurs, Chelsea, and Arsenal across both senior and youth levels. 
A new weapon for the Gunners. Noni Madueke joins Arsenal 
Noni Madueke is ready to win it all with Arsenal. Credit: TNT Sports 
Mikel Arteta: “Noni Madueke is one of the most talented wide forward players in the Premier League” 
Mikel Arteta 🤝 Noni Madueke.
What You Never Knew About Noni Madueke
▪ He was among the first English players to leave Britain for Europe early—moving from Tottenham’s academy to PSV at just 16 years old to accelerate his development.
▪ His biggest football idol growing up was Cristiano Ronaldo, especially admiring his peak years at Manchester United—and he models aspects of his own game on him.
▪ It was actually while playing Tottenham youth vs PSV U‑19 that a parent-to-parent chat led to PSV inviting him over—and this chance meeting helped prompt his move.
▪ “I wanted to play in a first team super quick,” he said. That motto drove his PSV contract and explains his willingness to leave big-club academies for first-team minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chelsea paid £28.5 million (€33 million) to sign Noni Madueke from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023.
Noni Madueke is of Igbo Nigerian descent through his parents but was born in Barnet, Greater London, and represents England internationally, having earned seven senior caps by July 2025. While he has Nigerian heritage, he is not considered a Nigerian player in terms of international allegiance.
Yes, Arsenal completed the signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea in July 2025 for an initial fee of £48.5 million, with the deal potentially rising to £52 million with add-ons. He signed a five-year contract.
Noni Madueke will wear the number 20 shirt at Arsenal.
Noni Madueke scored 13 goals in 67 appearances for Chelsea across all competitions from January 2023 to July 2025.
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