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17 goals in 14 games: Middlesbrough flop and ex-Leicester City man hits stunning form with new club

Kelechi Iheanacho spent seven years at Leicester City before a 2025 loan at Middlesbrough to forget, but he’s…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 3:57 PM
17 goals in 14 games: Middlesbrough flop and ex-Leicester City man hits stunning form with new club
Key Things to Know
  • Former Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has scored 17 goals in 14 league games for Turkish side Bursaspor.
  • The 30-year-old forward scored in 12 consecutive league matches for the Turkish second-tier club.
  • Iheanacho previously struggled on loan at Middlesbrough, netting only one goal across 15 appearances.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Leicester City and Middlesbrough striker Kelechi Iheanacho has found prolific form in Turkey, scoring 17 goals in 14 league matches for second-tier club Bursaspor. The 30-year-old Nigerian international joined Bursaspor on a three-year contract following a brief stint with Celtic, embarking on a streak of scoring in 12 consecutive league fixtures.

Iheanacho previously spent seven years with Leicester City before struggling during a 2022 loan spell at Middlesbrough, where he scored just once in 15 games. Meanwhile, both of his former English clubs have found success with new strikers, as Middlesbrough's Will Lankshear and Leicester City's Emil Riis have also impressed.

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