Romeo Akachukwu Explained

Romeo Akachukwu (born 28 May 2006) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Southampton.^[1]

Club career

Waterford

Akachukwu played for Ferrybank prior to joining Waterford. His performances for Waterford include a first senior hat-trick in the 2023 League of Ireland First Division play-off semi-final against Athlone Town.^[2]

Southampton

He agreed to join Southampton from Waterford in 2024, for a reported initial fee of €375,000, with another €125,000 in potential add-ons.^{[3] [4]} He was included in Southampton's match-day squad for the EFL Cup tie against Cardiff City on 28 August 2024, making his debut as a second half substitute.^{[5] [6]}

International career

Born in Ireland, Akachukwu is of Nigerian descent and holds dual citizenship.^[7] He played for the Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team at the 2023 European U17 Championships.^[8]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Waterford	2022	League of Ireland First Division	2	0	1	0	—		0	0	3	0
	2023	League of Ireland First Division	19	3	1	1	—		1	0	21	4
	2024	League of Ireland Premier Division	7	0	0	0	—		—		7	0
	Total		28	3	2	1	—		1	0	31	4
Southampton	2024–25	Premier League	0	0	0	0	1	0	—		1	0
Career total			28	3	2	1	1	0	0	0	32	4

Notes and References

1. Web site: Romeo Akachukwa. Soccerway. 28 August 2024.
2. Web site: Waterford’s Romeo Akachukwu seals €500k move to Southampton. wlrfm. 28 August 2024. 5 August 2024. Jordan. Norris.
3. Web site: Waterford’s teen attacker Romeo Akachukwu, 17, seals €500,000 move in the summer to Championship side Southampton. Independent.ie. 28 August 2024. 17 February 2024. Aidan. Fitzmaurice.
4. Web site: House . Alfie . 29 June 2024 . Irish starlet agrees to sign for Southampton and ends lengthy pursuit . 28 August 2024 . Southern Daily Echo.
5. Web site: Cardiff City vs. Southampton. Soccerway. 28 August 2024.
6. Web site: 28 August 2024 . Report: Rotated Saints see off Cardiff in chaotic cup tie . 29 August 2024 . Southampton FC.
7. https://bnngpt.com/searches/who-romeo-akachukwu-details-his-transfer-waterford-POk5Fxy
8. Web site: WATCH: Waterford FC youngster scores worldie for Ireland U17 at European Championship . Tom. Byrne. 23 May 2023. Waterfordlive. 28 August 2024.