Hamza Choudhury, born on October 1, 1997, in Loughborough, England, is a professional footballer renowned for his defensive midfield prowess. A product of the Leicester City Academy, Choudhury has made significant contributions to English football and, more recently, to the Bangladesh national team.
Club Career and Goal Statistics
Choudhury began his professional journey with Leicester City, joining their academy at the age of seven. He gained valuable experience during loan spells at Burton Albion in the 2015–16 and 2016–17 seasons, making 26 appearances without scoring. Upon returning to Leicester, he became a regular figure in the midfield. Notably, on January 1, 2020, Choudhury scored his first senior goal for Leicester—a striking 86th-minute shot from outside the box in a 3–0 victory against Newcastle United. This goal remains his sole league goal for the club. Additionally, he scored a memorable volley in a 2–1 win over AEK Athens during the UEFA Europa League on October 29, 2020. In total, Choudhury has made over 100 appearances for Leicester City, with these two goals marking his contributions on the scoresheet.
In the 2022–23 season, Choudhury was loaned to Watford, where he made 36 appearances without finding the back of the net. As of March 2025, he is on loan at Sheffield United, having made eight appearances. Throughout his professional club career, Choudhury has accumulated a total of two goals—one in the Premier League and one in European competition.
International Career and Recent Developments
Initially representing England at the under-21 level, Choudhury made seven appearances without scoring. In December 2024, he made the significant decision to switch his international allegiance to Bangladesh, honoring his maternal heritage. This move was met with widespread acclaim, and upon his arrival in Bangladesh in March 2025, he received a hero’s welcome from fans. Choudhury is set to make his debut for the Bangladesh national team in the upcoming Asian Cup qualifying match against India, aiming to help the team secure their first Asian Cup appearance since 1980.
