Mikel John Obi Nigerian Footballer Born 1987 in Jos
Mikel John Obi · association football player · Nigerian
Biography
Born on 22 April 1987 in Jos, Mikel John Obi is a Nigerian footballer. Mikel John Obi has lined up for Nigeria men's national football team (2006–2019) and Chelsea F.C. (2006–2017).
Career
The records list him as a midfielder. The first club on record is Lyn 1896 FK (2004). He has played for 9 teams on record, including Nigeria men's national football team, Chelsea F.C. and Stoke City F.C. 13 years at Nigeria men's national football team make up the longest period in his listed career. At Nigeria men's national football team (2006–2019), his team-mates on record include Ikechukwu Uche, Sone Aluko and Ahmed Musa. Chelsea F.C. team-mates from the same years include Petr Čech, Didier Drogba and Thibaut Courtois.
Recognition
Mikel John Obi has collected two title of honors (2005 and 2021). Mikel John Obi also has received the Member of the Order of the Niger, Civil Division and a bronze medal. In all, Mikel John Obi has won 5 awards.
Teams
9 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2004–2006 | Lyn 1896 FK | Midfielder |
| 2005 | Nigeria national under-20 football team | Midfielder |
| 2006–2017 | Chelsea F.C. | Midfielder |
| 2006–2019 | Nigeria men's national football team | Midfielder |
| 2017–2018 | Tianjin Jinmen Tiger F.C. | Midfielder |
| 2019 | Middlesbrough F.C. | Midfielder |
| 2019–2020 | Trabzonspor | Midfielder |
| 2020–2021 | Stoke City F.C. | Midfielder |
| 2021 | Kuwait SC | Midfielder |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | title of honor | Won | |
| 2005 | title of honor | Won | |
| bronze medal | Won | ||
| gold medal | Won | ||
| Member of the Order of the Niger, Civil Division | Won |
Mikel John Obi on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 3.1M @mikel_john_obi
- Engagement rate
- 0.46% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 14,007
- Average comments
- 392 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Mikel John Obi Photos
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Photo: cfcunofficial · CC BY-SA 2.0 -
Photo: Дмитрий Пукалик · CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Photo: @cfcunofficial (Chelsea Debs) London · CC BY-SA 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Mikel John Obi?
Mikel John Obi is 39 years old, born on 22 April 1987 in Jos.
What is Mikel John Obi known for?
Mikel John Obi is a midfielder who has played for Nigeria men's national football team and Chelsea F.C..
How tall is Mikel John Obi?
Mikel John Obi is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What is Mikel John Obi’s nationality?
Mikel John Obi is Nigerian, born in Jos.
Has Mikel John Obi won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including title of honor (2021).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q166984), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Кирилл Венедиктов · CC BY-SA 3.0
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