Amber Igiede
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
| Amber Igiede | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Nationality | American | ||
| Born | January 8, 2001 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| College / University | University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa | ||
| Volleyball information | |||
| Position | Middle blocker | ||
| Current club |  LOVB Houston | ||
| Number | 3 (LOVB Houston) | ||
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Amber Igiede (born January 8, 2001) is an American volleyball player who plays as a middle blocker for LOVB Houston.
Igiede's career began in the Louisiana high school tournaments, playing for St. Michael.[1] She then joined the NCAA Division I tournament, where she played from 2019 to 2023 with Hawaii,[1] receiving some individual recognition.
In March 2024, Igiede signed her first professional contract in Italy, when thanks to the signing of Roma Volley Club,[2] she took part in the final phase of the 2023–24 Serie A1. She subsequently returned to the field in her homeland, playing in the LOVB Pro 2025 with LOVB Houston,[3] with which she won the LOVB Classic,[4] being awarded as best middle blocker,[4] as well as being included in the first team of the LOVB Icons.[5]
In the 2025–26 season, Igiede returned to the top Italian division, this time to join AGIL[6] for a few months, before returning to LOVB Houston for the 2026 season.[3]
International career
In 2024, Igiede made her national team debut at the Pan American Cup, where she won the silver medal.[7] She was also part of the US roster in the 2025 FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League.[8]
