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title: "Jeremy Ngakia – Profile"
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# Jeremy Ngakia – Profile

**Name: Jeremy Ngakia**

**Club: West Ham United**

**Date of Birth: 7 September 2000**

**Position: Defender (Right-back/Centre-back), Wide midfielder, Winger**

## Jeremy Ngakia – his career so far

Ever since he joined the **West Ham United** academy aged only 14, the incredibly talented **Jeremy Ngakia** has been advancing through the ranks rapidly, establishing himself as a key component of all the squads he played for during that time. But interestingly enough, before joining the *Hammers*, the Deptford-born **Ngakia** had a trial with **Chelsea’s** academy but after being scouted by **West Ham** academy goalkeeping coach *Jerome John* whilst playing for Surrey Quays-based youth club **Ballers Football Academy**, the *Irons* swooped in and got his signature.

Of course, this would, in time, prove to be a smart move both by the outfit and the young player himself who ended up progressing quite nicely and adding flair, skill and attacking prowess to the *Hammers’* academy throughout the years.

Having advanced through the youth ranks rather quickly, **Ngakia** made his U18 debut in the 2016/17 season and then made another 16 appearances in the campaign as a schoolboy, also signing his first scholarship papers that very same summer.

The young full-back ended up tallying a total of 36 appearances for the U18s before making a step up into the U23 squad and making his grand debut in February 2018 against **Tottenham Hotspur**. Since then, he could muster a total of 20 games with two assists under his belt in the process as well.

Even though 2018/19 didn’t really start as he would have wanted it, considering he suffered a foot injury that sidelined him for a while, he recovered well, returning to still play a big part for **West Ham United’s** campaign.

In 2019/20, however, he finally got his big break, making his senior team debut in a 2-0 loss to **Liverpool** in January. Since then, he featured three more times, all in the *Premier League*, but the recent outbreak that put football on hold meant his rise would temporarily be stopped.

Needless to say, big things are expected from him in the immediate future and **Ngakia** looks ready to take the challenge head-on and win.

## **Transfer latest**

According to some of the latest *transfer rumours* surrounding **Ngakia**, the 19-year-old full-back could be in line for a brand new contract at the club. Of course, given his recent rise and incredible talent, this is definitely some excellent [**West Ham news**](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-news/) if it turns out to be true.

**Ngakia** is young and bound to become even better and the recent praise he’s been getting on all fronts certainly proves as much. Seeing him get a new contract would be just a further testament to the importance he holds for the *Hammers’* immediate and long-term future.

Of course, with the summer transfer window approaching rapidly and **West Ham** struggling to stay afloat in the *Premier League* amidst **Ngakia’s** emergence, we shouldn’t disregard the option of *transfer rumours* slowly but surely entering the picture. The *Hammers* should definitely stay on their toes.

## **Player profile**

**Ngakia** looks set to become the perfect modern full-back, capable of helping his team in all phases of play with equal proficiency. Being a defender first and foremost, however, the youngster will have to work on his positioning, decision-making and marking abilities.

That doesn’t mean he’s necessarily not good enough in those aspects but he is very much an attacking-minded full-back who can boast with a great technique, excellent first touch and an abundance of pace when going forward.

When we combine that with his exceptional work rate and enough power to win duels, **Ngakia** already has the makings of a well-rounded player despite his young age. The foundations for the future are there but it will be up to **West Ham** to groom him properly to ensure he reaches his full potential.