Biography
Who is Hamza Choudhury?
Early life and background
Born in Loughborough, Hamza Choudhury grew up in a traditional Bangladeshi Muslim household. He attended Bushloe High School during his younger years. He joined the Leicester City Academy when he was seven years old in 2005. During his youth, he also attended evening madrasa classes. He maintains a strong connection to his heritage and can speak Sylheti with good fluency.
He has visited Bangladesh since he was a child, noting that his maternal ancestral roots trace back to the Habiganj District in Sylhet. His upbringing helped shape his identity as he moved through the ranks of English football.
Club career with Leicester City
Hamza spent over two decades with his boyhood club, Leicester City. He signed his first professional contract with the team in 2015. His official first-team debut occurred in September 2017 during an EFL Cup match against Liverpool. He earned regular playing time in the Premier League, making his debut against Tottenham Hotspur in November 2017.
One of his standout moments came in 2021 when he helped the team secure the FA Cup trophy. He also contributed to their EFL Championship title win in 2024. Throughout his long tenure, he became the first footballer of Bangladeshi descent to play in a major European competition. He also holds the distinction of being the first British Asian player to score in a current UEFA competition after a goal against AEK Athens in 2020. His long association with the club ended in 2026.
Loan spells and Sheffield United
To gain experience, the midfielder went on loan to Burton Albion twice. His first spell began in February 2016, and he played in the Football League that same day. He returned to Burton Albion for the 2016 to 2017 season. Later in his career, he joined Watford on loan for the 2022 to 2023 season.
He subsequently moved to Sheffield United on loan in January 2025. After finishing that season, he returned to Leicester City. By August 2026, he finalized a permanent transfer to Sheffield United on a one-year agreement. This move concluded his twenty-one year period with the Leicester organization.
International football and awards
Hamza initially represented England at the under-21 level. He made his debut for the England under-21 team in May 2018 at the Toulon Tournament. He later decided to play for the Bangladesh national football team. After obtaining a Bangladeshi passport in August 2024 and receiving a No Objection Certificate from the English Football Association, he officially switched his national allegiance in December 2024.
He made his debut for Bangladesh in March 2025 against India. His first international goal occurred in June 2025 during a match against Bhutan. In 2024, he received the Sports Personality of the Year award at the Asian Achievers Awards. Also, he became the brand ambassador for the mobile financial service bKash in November 2025.
Birthday and age
Hamza Choudhury was born on October 1, 1997, which makes Hamza 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Hamza shares the date with 70 other famous people.
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