Ugandan prodigy Allan Oyirwoth is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after young midfielders on the global stage, with Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, and Celtic all keeping a close watch on his progress, according to theblazingmusket.com.
The 18-year-old, who joined the New England Revolution first team earlier this year, has emerged as one of the brightest prospects to come out of Uganda in recent memory. Reports linking him to Europe surfaced after former Revolution head coach Caleb Porter revealed on Zolak and Bertrand: “He’s got some interest overseas from top clubs. He’s already on their radar.”
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Oyirwoth’s rise has been rapid. Having cut his teeth in Uganda, he signed professionally with New England ahead of the 2025 MLS campaign. He initially featured for the club’s second team, racking up 1,052 minutes across 12 starts. His 88% passing accuracy, best on the squad, highlighted his composure and reliability in possession. His breakthrough moment came on April 26, when he unleashed a stunning one-time strike with his left foot from the edge of the box.
That form carried him into the senior squad. Oyirwoth debuted in MLS action on August 9 against the Chicago Fire, nearly providing a late secondary assist. He followed that up with consecutive starts versus Toronto FC and Philadelphia Union. In the Union clash, he led the match in tackles (3/3), produced six defensive interventions, and still found time to carve out a scoring chance.
It’s no surprise, then, that European recruiters are circling. The midfielder was on the brink of joining Spain’s Cadiz CF before choosing New England, and scouts across the continent have monitored his development ever since. Interest has spiked over the past few weeks, though discussions remain at an exploratory stage.
MLS debut for Allan Oyirwoth ✅#NERevs pic.twitter.com/7RUXrs5NYe
— New England Revolution (@NERevolution) September 7, 2025
Internationally, Oyirwoth is already a full Ugandan international, making his debut at just 16 and supplying an assist against Somalia. He is widely tipped to play a central role for the Cranes at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. Sources also confirm he has been named in Uganda’s squad for October’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Botswana (October 6) and Algeria (October 14).
From his commanding midfield presence in MLS to the growing buzz in Europe, Oyirwoth’s trajectory suggests he could soon become the next Ugandan footballer to make the leap onto the biggest stage.
