Carney Chibueze Chukwuemeka is an Austrian professional footballer born on October 20, 2003, in Vienna, Austria.
He plays as an attacking midfielder or left winger for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and represents the Austria national team.
Chukwuemeka is recognized for his technical skills, vision, creativity, and ability to influence games in the final third.
Born to Igbo Nigerian parents and raised in England, he has navigated a multi-national football journey, having previously represented England at youth levels before committing to Austria.
Siblings
Carney has an older brother, Caleb Chukwuemeka, who is also a professional footballer.
Like Carney, Caleb came through the Northampton Town academy and spent time in Aston Villa’s setup.
Career
Chukwuemeka began his youth career at Northampton Town before joining Aston Villa’s academy in 2016.
He signed his first professional contract with Villa in 2020 and made his senior debut in May 2021.
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He impressed enough to earn starts in the Premier League and cup competitions during the 2021-22 season.
In August 2022, he transferred to Chelsea for a fee around £20 million, signing a six-year deal.
At Chelsea, he made over 20 first-team appearances and scored his first senior goal, though injuries limited his consistency.
In February 2025, he moved to Borussia Dortmund on loan, which became permanent later that year.
At Dortmund, he has featured more regularly, scoring in the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League while adapting to a new league and style of play.
Internationally, Chukwuemeka excelled for England youth teams, winning the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.
In 2026, he switched allegiance to Austria, his country of birth, debuting and scoring for the senior team while earning selection for the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.
Accolades
Chukwuemeka’s major honors include winning the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship with England, where he was named in the team of the tournament.
At club level, he contributed to Aston Villa’s FA Youth Cup victory in 2021.
His move to Borussia Dortmund has seen him gain valuable experience in European competitions, including scoring his first Champions League goal.
He was also recognized as Aston Villa Academy Player of the Season in 2020-21.
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