Oneka Agwunobi '24 Recruiting Profile

Being born and raised in Spain, I joined the football academy at the age of 4 years. Starting from the CF Atletico Algorfa in 2010 and by the age of 7 Joined the Elche to play with the U9s. Then joined the EFB Pinatar alternating with Valencia CF for the next 5 years where I had my most of my football education. By 2020 I joined Houston Dynamo Academy. After an unsuccessful year at the academy, I joined the Houston Dynamo Youth ECNL 06 in 2021 which I have been playing for since.

I also joined the Hightower High School Varsity team as a sophomore at the end of 2021, and I’ve continued to play there this year; now being the team captain. Throughout my high school career I’ve tallied 11 goals and 26 assists in 42 games. I was also named 2022 5A 1st Team All-District, 2023 6A 1st Team All-District and 2023 6A Utility Player of the Year. 

My goal is to make it into the collegiate level to continue my path of making it to the pro stage. Some reasons on why I‘m a good candidate are my possession based play; my ability to combine strength, tackling capacities with the technically sound style of play developed in Spain, including passing, long-distance shooting, and ability to make decisions under pressure as a Center Back. These traits make me feel comfortable in the offensive end, giving me the ability to also play as a Midfielder.

Alongside with that, I consider myself an uplifting teammate because I always encourage my teammates to do and be better and I know how to deal with different personalities in the group, being the bonding point.