Nigeria

‪John Obi Mikel‬
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Personal Information
Full name
John Michael Nchekwube Obinna
Date of birth
22 April 1987
Place of birth
Jos, Nigeria
Height
1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position
Defensive Midfielder

Club information
Current club
Chelsea
Number
12

Youth career
Plateau United: 2002-2004

Senior career*
Lyn: 2004-2006
6x apps / 1x goal

Chelsea: 2006-
206x apps / 1x goal

National team‡
Nigeria: 2006-
51x apps / 4x goals

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 May 2014.
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23 June 2013

John Michael Nchekwube Obinna (born 22 April 1987), commonly known as Mikel John Obi, John Obi Mikel or John Mikel Obi, is a Nigerian footballer, who plays as a midfielder for English club Chelsea and the Nigeria national team.

05/2014