Charles Nduka
44 Attacker
Quickly making an impact after joining Victory in January 2026, Japanese forward Charles Nduka extended his stay in Melbourne until the 2027/28 season after signing a contract extension.
Representing multiple teams across Japan’s second and third divisions, Nduka became Victory’s first-ever signing identified through the world-renowned data and insights company Jamestown Analytics during last season’s January transfer window.
In his first season abroad, the 27-year-old recorded five goals and two assists in 13 appearances for the Boys in Blue, leading the line with his physically imposing playstyle.
Club Career
2017-20 Josai University
2021 Yokohama SCC
2022-23 FC Gifu
2024-25 Kagoshima United
2026- Melbourne Victory
Height
183Weight
-Age
28Born
Saitama4
Games Played
351
Time Played
4
Starts
2
Substitute Off
2
Total Clearances
-
Blocks
3
Interceptions
Tackles
66.7%
Success Rate
Duels
43.2%
Success Rate
Areial Dual
26.3%
Success Rate
Passes
-
Success Rate
64
Total passes
-
Successful passes
16
Passes per 90 mins
Long passes
-
Success Rate
23.4%
Forward
35.9%
Left
17.2%
Right
23.4%
Backward
54.7%
Opp half
17.2%
Own half
3
Topic
-
Succ. crosses
2
Assists
3
Key Passes
Total Shots
4
Shots on target
2
Goals scored
1
25.00%
Conversion rate
351
Min per goals
-
Left foot goals
1
Right foot goals
-
Headed goals
-
Other
1
Goal inside the box
-
Goal outside the box
0
Direct free kick goals
8
Fouls won
2
Foul conceded
1
Yellow cards
-
Red cards