Player Details

Name

Sebastien Uchechukwu Ibeagha

Pronunciation

ibby-AH-ga

Height

6' 2"

Weight

187 lbs

Date of Birth

1.21.1992 (32)

Birthplace

Warri, Nigeria

Position

Defender

Position Detail

Central Defender

Preferred Side

Unknown

Roster Category

Senior
Latest News
Latest News
FC Dallas sign defender Sebastien Ibeagha in free agency
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FC Dallas sign defender Sebastien Ibeagha in free agency

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing FC Dallas have signed free-agent center back Sebastien Ibeagha through the 2024 MLS season with options for 2025 and 2026, the club announced Monday. The 30-year-old defender started for LAFC in their MLS Cup 2022 victory after helping provide depth for the Supporters’ Shield winners last
Team of the Week presented by Audi: Old heads, young stars among Week 17's standouts

Team of the Week presented by Audi: Old heads, young stars among Week 17's standouts
LAFC acquire Sebastien Ibeagha in trade with New York City FC
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LAFC acquire Sebastien Ibeagha in trade with New York City FC
Black Players for Change launch sweepstakes for limited edition Black Out jerseys

Black Players for Change launch sweepstakes for limited edition Black Out jerseys
NYCFC's Sebastien Ibeagha: "Be uncomfortable and make a change"

NYCFC's Sebastien Ibeagha: "Be uncomfortable and make a change"
These 5 players need big games this weekend as call-ups mount around MLS

These 5 players need big games this weekend as call-ups mount around MLS
Latest Video
Latest Video
Goal: S. Ibeagha vs. VAN, 5'
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Goal: S. Ibeagha vs. VAN, 5'
A Perfect Hollywood Ending: LAFC Wins MLS Cup
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A Perfect Hollywood Ending: LAFC Wins MLS Cup
Watch MLS in 15 from LAFC vs. RBNY | June 26, 2022
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Watch MLS in 15 from LAFC vs. RBNY | June 26, 2022
BLOCK: Sebastian Ibeagha, LAFC - 24th minute
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BLOCK: Sebastian Ibeagha, LAFC - 24th minute
HIGHLIGHTS: Los Angeles Football Club vs. Philadelphia Union | May 07, 2022
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HIGHLIGHTS: Los Angeles Football Club vs. Philadelphia Union | May 07, 2022
Watch MLS in 15 from CIN vs. LAFC | April 24, 2022
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Watch MLS in 15 from CIN vs. LAFC | April 24, 2022
Career Summary

ACQUIRED
Signed as free agent on Dec. 5, 2022 on a two-year contract with club options for 2025 and 2026.

PROFESSIONAL 

  • Entering eighth year as a professional in 2024 with fourth MLS team.
  • In 2023, scored first career goal on an assist from fellow center back Nkosi Tafari at Vancouver (March 11) and assisted Tafari for first career MLS assist at LAFC (March 25).
  • Played at Duke University from 2010-13 earning All-ACC honors and 2012 ACC Defensive Player of the Year.
  • Signed his first professional contract with Danish first division club AC Horsens in 2013, where he appeared in 17 matches. He also had loan stints with Denmark’s FC Fredericia (2014) and Iceland’s Fran Reykjavik (2015).

PERSONAL

  • His older brother Christian Ibeagha trained with FC Dallas during the 2011 and 2012 preseason.
  • Two-time MLS Cup Champion with LAFC and New York City FC.
  • Enjoys golfing.
  • Ranked as most fashionable footballer in the CONCACAF area by Forty One Magazine.
  • Consensus top-three most fashionable players in MLS by MLS Player Association.