Background
Mbakogu was born in Lagos, but moved to Italy at early age in Scorzè Peseggia.
Mbakogu was born in Lagos, but moved to Italy at early age in Scorzè Peseggia.
Padova
In 2006, aged 14, he joined Padova"s youth setup, and progressed through the ranks. In 2009 he was loaned to Palermo, being assigned to the Primavera squad. On 28 August 2010 Mbakogu made his Serie B debut, starting in a 1–1 draw at Crotone.
= Juve Stabia (loan) Three days later he was loaned to Juve Stabia.
Mbakogu spent 3 years on loan at Juve Stabia, scoring 13 goals in 68 games, before returning to Padova. = Carpi (loan) On 2 September 2013, Mbakogu joined Carpi on loan.
Mbakogu helped Carpi to their highest ever league finish, scoring 7 times in 27 appearances, as the Biancorossi ended the season in 12th. Carpi
On 23 July 2014, Mbakogu moved to Carpi in a permanent transfer, signing a five-year contract with the Serie B side.