Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Dario Vidosic lavished praise on Chiamaka Nnadozie following the goalkeeper’s commanding debut.
Nnadozie joined the Seagulls in July after leaving the French D’Arkema side Paris FC. She starred in Brighton’s 0–0 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday and was named Player of the Match. Vidosic commended her performance, saying: “Chia didn’t have to make any massive saves, but she commanded her area well and the players in front of her protected her very well.”
He added, “Overall I think we would’ve liked to have controlled the game a lot more but in that first half I thought we had opportunities. We were maybe a bit too safe at times but once we settled it down we looked a lot better in possession, kept it for longer periods and then it was again just maybe down to decision making. There was a lot to learn but also a lot of good things.”
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We are truly heartened to witness such a composed and assured debut from Chiamaka Nnadozie. It is not often that a goalkeeper steps into a new team and immediately brings a calming presence to the typically fraught early stages of integration. Her performance showcased both poise and leadership, suggesting that she can become the bedrock of Brighton’s defensive unit.
We have often seen debut nerves disrupt even the most seasoned players, yet here was someone who exuded confidence organising her defence, communicating effectively and adapting swiftly. That speaks volumes not only about her talent, but about her professionalism and mental strength.
We welcome her ambition to win trophies with the club, for that mindset aligns perfectly with our aspirations for Brighton. The foundation is set: a commanding goalkeeper, a coach who trusts her, and a squad buoyed by a clean sheet. If they build upon this solid start, they may well find themselves contending for much more than just mid-table respectability.
We believe Nnadozie’s arrival marks a turning point. Her impact could ripple beyond individual performances, shaping Brighton’s mentality on both ends of the pitch. Her calm, confident debut is exactly the kind of spark we hoped for and we stand firm in that belief from the outset.
Did You Know?
- In November 2019, Nnadozie was named the youngest goalkeeper ever to keep a clean sheet at a FIFA Women’s World Cup, achieving the feat at just 18 years and 186 days old.
- She was honoured as IFFHS Africa’s Best Woman Goalkeeper in 2019.
- In the 2025 Coupe de France Féminine final, Nnadozie saved two penalties to help Paris FC defeat Paris Saint-Germain and win the trophy.
- She became the first African player to be named UNFP Division 1 Féminine Goalkeeper of the Season in 2024.
- As of early September 2025, Nnadozie had already made her Brighton debut appearance and received Player of the Match in that game.
