Odion Ighalo Nigerian Footballer Born 1989 in Lagos
Odion Ighalo · association football player · Nigerian
Biography
Odion Ighalo, born 16 June 1989 in Lagos, is a Nigerian footballer. Odion Ighalo has lined up for Nigeria men's national football team (2015–) and Udinese Calcio (2008–2014).
The records list him as a forward. The first club on record is Osun United F.C. (2005). He has played for 11 teams on record, including Nigeria men's national football team, Udinese Calcio and Granada CF. 6 years at Udinese Calcio make up the longest period in his listed career. The list ends with Nigeria men's national football team, which he joined in 2015. At Nigeria men's national football team (2015–), his team-mates on record include Ahmed Musa, Alex Iwobi and Ikechukwu Uche. Udinese Calcio team-mates from the same years include Alexis Sánchez, Juan Cuadrado and Bruno Fernandes.
Teams
11 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006 | Osun United F.C. | Forward |
| 2006–2007 | Bridge F.C. | Forward |
| 2007–2008 | Lyn 1896 FK | Forward |
| 2008–2014 | Udinese Calcio | Forward |
| 2009–2010 | Granada CF | Forward |
| 2009 | Nigeria national under-20 football team | Forward |
| 2010 | AC Cesena | Forward |
| 2010–2011 | AC Cesena | Forward |
| 2011–2014 | Granada CF | Forward |
| 2014 | Watford F.C. | Forward |
| 2015– | Nigeria men's national football team | Forward |
Odion Ighalo on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 1.2M @ighalojude
- Engagement rate
- 0.67% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 7,736
- Average comments
- 434 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Odion Ighalo Photos
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Photo: Franziska · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Franziska · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Franziska · CC BY 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Odion Ighalo?
Odion Ighalo is 37 years old, born on 16 June 1989 in Lagos.
What is Odion Ighalo known for?
Odion Ighalo is a forward who has played for Nigeria men's national football team and Udinese Calcio.
How tall is Odion Ighalo?
Odion Ighalo is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What is Odion Ighalo’s nationality?
Odion Ighalo is Nigerian, born in Lagos.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q928969), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Franziska · CC BY 2.0
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