Chimuanya Lesley Ugochukwu (; born 26 March 2004) is a French professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for club Burnley.
Ugochukwu made his professional debut for Rennes on 25 April 2021, replacing Steven Nzonzi in a 5âÂÂ1 Ligue 1 win against Dijon.
On 1 August 2023, Ugochukwu signed for Chelsea on a seven-year contract, with a club option for an additional year. The transfer fee paid to Rennes was reported as up to ã23.1 million. On 13 August, he made his debut for the club, coming on as a substitute, in a 1âÂÂ1 draw against Liverpool in the Premier League.
On 16 August 2024, Ugochukwu joined English side Southampton on a season-long loan. He made his debut for the club on 28 August 2024 in a 5âÂÂ3 away victory against Cardiff City in the EFL Cup. On 19 April 2025, he scored his first goal for the club in stoppage time in a 1âÂÂ1 draw with West Ham United, which was Ugochukwu's first Premier League goal.
On 6 August 2025, Ugochukwu signed a five-year contract with fellow English side Burnley. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2âÂÂ1 defeat to Aston Villa on 5 October 2025.
In June 2024, he took part in the Maurice Revello Tournament with France.
Born in France, Ugochukwu is of Igbo Nigerian descent and holds dual nationality. Ugochukwu is the nephew of former Rennes and Nigerian centre-back Onyekachi Apam.