Lesley Chimuanya Ugochukwu (// ⓘ; born 26 March 2004) is a French professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Southampton, on loan from Chelsea.

[3] Ugochukwu made his professional debut for Rennes on 25 April 2021, replacing Steven Nzonzi in a 5–1 Ligue 1 win against Dijon.

[4] On 1 August 2023, Ugochukwu signed for Chelsea on a seven-year contract, with a club option for an additional year.

[6] On 13 August, he made his debut for the club, coming on as a substitute, in a 1–1 draw against Liverpool in the Premier League.

[9] Born in France, Ugochukwu is of Igbo Nigerian descent and holds dual nationality.