H, biography of Jennifer Onyinyechi Echegini, also known as Onyi Echegini:
Basic Information
- Full Name: Jennifer Onyinyechi Echegini
- Date of Birth: 22 March 2001
- Place of Birth: Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Height: 1.70 m
- Position: Midfielder
- Current Club: Paris Saint‑Germain (PSG), squad number 6
Early Life & Youth Football
- Born in the Netherlands, raised in London to Nigerian parentage; eligible for Nigeria. Developed through youth setups at Millwall Lionesses and Arsenal, winning the FA Youth Cup (U‑21) in 2019.
College Career in the USA
- 2019–2021: Played for Mississippi State Bulldogs (42 appearances, 11 goals)
- 2022–2023: Transferred to Florida State Seminoles, made 44 appearances and scored 27 goals; crowned NCAA champion in 2023. Won multiple honors including the Hermann Trophy, Honda Sport Award, ACC Offensive Player of the Year, ACC Tournament MVP, and First Team All-American
- Professional Club Career
- Juventus (2024–mid‑2024): Signed a 2.5‑year contract in January 2024 through June 2026. Made 16 appearances, scoring 10 goals and one assist. Claimed the eBay MVP (best U‑23 player) of Serie A and earned spots in Team of the Season
- Paris Saint‑Germain (since July 2024): Joined PSG on a three-year deal until 2027. Quickly became a key contributor with 16 caps and 7 goals in the French top flight (as of May 2025)
International Career
- Senegal Falcons (Super Falcons): Debuted in April 2022, coming on as substitute vs. Canada. Since then, earned 26 caps and scored 3 goals (through July 2025)
- Major tournaments:
- 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Played in the Round of 16
- 2024 Summer Olympics: Represented Nigeria in Paris 2024
- 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations: Scored the winning goal in a dramatic 3–2 final comeback to secure Nigeria’s record‑extending 10th title
Honors & Achievements
Academic and College Awards:
- NCAA Champion (2023)
- Hermann Trophy (best player in US college soccer)
- Honda Sport Award
- ACC Offensive Player of the Year
- ACC Tournament MVP
- First Team All-American (Wikipedia)
Professional & Club:
- eBay MVP – Serie A Best U‑23 Player of the Season (pulsesports.ug, businessday.ng, footballinnigeria.com.ng)
International:
- Africa Women Cup of Nations Champion (2024) with match‑winning goal (Wikipedia)
Style & Impact
Jennifer Echegini is widely praised for her technical ability, tactical intelligence, and goal-scoring threat from midfield. Her quick impact at Juventus and PSG, coupled with leadership on the pitch, has established her as a rising star for both club and country
Summary Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 Mar 2001, Nijmegen, Netherlands |
| Youth Roots | Millwall, Arsenal academies (London) |
| College | Mississippi State (2019–21); Florida State (2022–23) |
| Juventus | Jan–Jul 2024, 16 apps, 10 goals, Serie A U-23 MVP |
| PSG | Jul 2024–present, 16 apps, 7 goals (as of May 2025) |
| Nigeria Caps | 26 caps, 3 goals (2022– July 2025) |
| Major Tournaments | 2023 World Cup, 2024 Olympics, 2024 WAFCON (winner) |
Jennifer Echegini’s journey—from European youth academies to US college stardom and now top-flight European football, with standout contributions on the international stage—makes her one of Nigeria’s most promising talents. Let me know if you’d like insights into her playing style, season highlights, or upcoming fixtures!