Uche Ikpeazu made his professional debut as Crewe Alexandra lost 1 - 2 at home to Leyton Orient on Saturday, their 26th game in League One this season. <br /><br />The 18 - year - old , who is primarily on the books of Watford, has already made the substitutes bench in Cup games against Bristol City and Bournemouth before his loan switch to the <i>Railwaymen</i>.<br /><br />Now the Anglo - Nigerian has gone a step further after manager Steven Davis decided to bring him to replace Leitch-Smith after 74 minutes.<br /><br />&ldquo;Disappointing result, very good team spirit, was so unlucky not to score. <br /><br />&ldquo;Happy with my performance on my professional league debut. Greatest moment of my career. <br /><br />&ldquo;Thank you to my family and friends for all the support the journey has just began,&rdquo; Uche Ikpeazu told <b>allnigeriasoccer.com</b>.<br /><br />The former Reading youth - teamer is on loan at Crewe Alexandra until the end of this season.<br /><br />