Cruz Ibeh, born on 16 October 2008 (age 17), is an English striker whose senior career is tied almost entirely to Middlesbrough. Wearing squad number 44, he has made his early steps there rather than through the usual trail of short loans and lower-profile stops.
His Middlesbrough record stands at four first-team appearances across all competitions, including one in the Championship, one in the FA Cup, one in the League Cup and one in the Championship play-offs. His league appearance came in the 2025-2026 season, which remains the main marker of his senior progress so far.
At this stage, Ibeh’s profile is straightforward: a young Middlesbrough striker at the beginning of his first-team career, with the club clearly shaping the story to date.
📈 Key stats and insights
Cruz Ibeh made one Championship appearance for Middlesbrough in 2025-26
Cruz Ibeh's 2025-26 league appearance came from the bench
Cruz Ibeh featured in the FA Cup for Middlesbrough
Cruz Ibeh featured in the League Cup for Middlesbrough
Cruz Ibeh featured in the Championship play-offs for Middlesbrough
Last updated 8 August 2026. Send feedback
