10 Most Popular Footballers in Nigeria
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Nigeria is a country with many talented young men and women in various
professions, and the field of football is not exempted in this. As a
nation, the country has every right to be proud of her football
players. The latest achievement of the Nigerian national team was its
beautiful performance at the World Cup 2018. This article writes on
the 10 most popular footballers in Nigeria.
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John Obi Mikel
He is one of the best Nigerian footballers with a net worth of about
$25 million. He is the midfielder of the Nigerian national team. John
Mikel Obi has become a household name for lovers of football, and his
fans are always eager to see his games.
John Obi Mikel played for the popular international football club,
Chelsea for a total of eleven years (2006-2017). John Obi Mikel also
had a very productive international career with the Nigerian national
team. He first represented the national team in 2013 by participating
in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship, here he became one of the
best players at the Africa Cup of Nations. He was the key player for
the Nigerian national team and he helped his teammates to win the
third title. John Obi Mikel first participated in the World Cup in
2014, during the tournament in Brazil. John Mikel Obi is a peculiar
Nigerian football talent.
Paul Onuachu
He finished last season with 18 goals for FC Midtjylland, which is the
most of any Nigerian player. No Nigerian player has beat Onuachu for
the past three years in this way. Due to his outstanding talents, it
was only a matter of time before he got called up to Super Eagles.
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In his Super Eagles debut, Onuachu didn’t disappoint as he scored a
1-0 win over Egypt in March 2019. The 25-year-old footballer has been
impressive enough and has become a popular name in Nigerian football.
Alex Iwobi
Alex Iwobi is such an outstanding talent in the field of football.
Iwobi has been inconsistent in his club membership, where he has left
one club for another which many belief has affected his personal
development, however, he is still known as a fine player. In the
Nigerian national team, Iwobi played all seven Nigeria’s games at
AFCON 2019 where he scored once.
Oghenekaro Etebo
Oghenekaro Etebo was the only bright spot in Stoke City for the
2018/2019 season where they finished as 16th in the English
Championship. He ended the season with the award of Stoke City’s
Player of the Year. He then joined the Super Eagles to finish third at
AFCON 2019.
Kenneth Omeruo
Kenneth Omeruo was the best Nigerian defender for the better part of
2019. He had a consistent performance for Leganes and the Super Eagles
at AFCON 2019. He played for Leganes when he was on loan from Chelsea,
afterwards, he was given a permanent contract. Last season, Kenneth
Omeruo suffered injuries. He was one of Super Eagles’ best players
at AFCON 2019. He scored once in six games to help Nigeria finish
third in Egypt.
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Odion Ighalo
2019 was the year that Odion Ighalo corrected his Super Eagles legacy.
With five goals, he finished as the highest goal scorer at AFCON 2019.
In Egypt, Ighalo left the national team on high.
Ola Aina
Ola Aina is currently the best Nigerian full-back. Many have praised
Aina’s continuous improvement which has now made him indispensable
in the Super Eagles. Ola Aina was impressive in his debut season in
Italy which earned him a permanent contract with Torino. For the
Nigerian national team, he played five games and provided a great
assist as Nigeria finished third at AFCON 2019.
William Troost-Ekong
In his debut season with Udinese, Troost-Ekong put in a fine
performance and was given a contract extension in his second season
with the club. For the Super Eagles, he has always played well as a
defender. From AFCON 2019 qualifiers to the main tournament and many
other games after that, Troost-Ekong has made a name and become one of
the leaders in the national team.
Samuel Chukwueze
Samuel Chukwueze made a breakthrough at Villarreal in 2018 which made
him one of the hottest prospects in Nigerian football. He caught the
eyes of many with his exciting performances for Villarreal especially
in the games against Barcelona and Real Madrid. At AFCON 2019, he
played six out of Nigeria’s seven games and helped the Super Eagles
to a third-place finish. With his talent and skill set, he has the
potential to be a world-class player.
Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen first emerged at the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup. After
that, many did not think much of him for some time but he has had a
good come back when in Belgium, he finished the 2018/2019 season with
20 goals. He was named the club’s Player of the Season. When he
moved to Lille, he scored a total of 11 goals including two in the
Championships League. Victor Osimhen did not feature much for the
Super Eagles at AFCON 2019. He managed just one game but he has since
scored four goals in four games for the Super Eagles since he became
the undisputed first-choice striker.
Wilfred Ndidi
Wilfred Ndidi is a defensive midfielder who continues to impress many
with his great performance above many other Nigerian players. Last
season was a successful one for him as he got critical acclaim for his
works in the centre of the pitch for Leicester City. Wilfred Ndidi is
arguably the only Nigerian player regarded as a world-class player in
his position. This tells you of his great and exceptional talents. He
has helped his football club stay ahead on the Premier League table.
Although Wilfred Ndidi was not this influential for the Super Eagles
of Nigeria at AFCON 2013, his abilities were still clearly seen.
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Here you have it, the 10 most popular Nigerian footballers in the
country. You will agree these ones have earned their rights to be on
the list.
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Nigeria is a country with many talented young men and women in various
professions, and the field of football is not exempted in this. As a
nation, the country has every right to be proud of her football
players. The latest achievement of the Nigerian national team was its
beautiful performance at the World Cup 2018. This article writes on
the 10 most popular footballers in Nigeria.
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Read on below:
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John Obi Mikel
He is one of the best Nigerian footballers with a net worth of about
$25 million. He is the midfielder of the Nigerian national team. John
Mikel Obi has become a household name for lovers of football, and his
fans are always eager to see his games.
John Obi Mikel played for the popular international football club,
Chelsea for a total of eleven years (2006-2017). John Obi Mikel also
had a very productive international career with the Nigerian national
team. He first represented the national team in 2013 by participating
in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship, here he became one of the
best players at the Africa Cup of Nations. He was the key player for
the Nigerian national team and he helped his teammates to win the
third title. John Obi Mikel first participated in the World Cup in
2014, during the tournament in Brazil. John Mikel Obi is a peculiar
Nigerian football talent.
Paul Onuachu
He finished last season with 18 goals for FC Midtjylland, which is the
most of any Nigerian player. No Nigerian player has beat Onuachu for
the past three years in this way. Due to his outstanding talents, it
was only a matter of time before he got called up to Super Eagles.
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In his Super Eagles debut, Onuachu didn’t disappoint as he scored a
1-0 win over Egypt in March 2019. The 25-year-old footballer has been
impressive enough and has become a popular name in Nigerian football.
Alex Iwobi
Alex Iwobi is such an outstanding talent in the field of football.
Iwobi has been inconsistent in his club membership, where he has left
one club for another which many belief has affected his personal
development, however, he is still known as a fine player. In the
Nigerian national team, Iwobi played all seven Nigeria’s games at
AFCON 2019 where he scored once.
Oghenekaro Etebo
Oghenekaro Etebo was the only bright spot in Stoke City for the
2018/2019 season where they finished as 16th in the English
Championship. He ended the season with the award of Stoke City’s
Player of the Year. He then joined the Super Eagles to finish third at
AFCON 2019.
Kenneth Omeruo
Kenneth Omeruo was the best Nigerian defender for the better part of
2019. He had a consistent performance for Leganes and the Super Eagles
at AFCON 2019. He played for Leganes when he was on loan from Chelsea,
afterwards, he was given a permanent contract. Last season, Kenneth
Omeruo suffered injuries. He was one of Super Eagles’ best players
at AFCON 2019. He scored once in six games to help Nigeria finish
third in Egypt.
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Odion Ighalo
2019 was the year that Odion Ighalo corrected his Super Eagles legacy.
With five goals, he finished as the highest goal scorer at AFCON 2019.
In Egypt, Ighalo left the national team on high.
Ola Aina
Ola Aina is currently the best Nigerian full-back. Many have praised
Aina’s continuous improvement which has now made him indispensable
in the Super Eagles. Ola Aina was impressive in his debut season in
Italy which earned him a permanent contract with Torino. For the
Nigerian national team, he played five games and provided a great
assist as Nigeria finished third at AFCON 2019.
William Troost-Ekong
In his debut season with Udinese, Troost-Ekong put in a fine
performance and was given a contract extension in his second season
with the club. For the Super Eagles, he has always played well as a
defender. From AFCON 2019 qualifiers to the main tournament and many
other games after that, Troost-Ekong has made a name and become one of
the leaders in the national team.
Samuel Chukwueze
Samuel Chukwueze made a breakthrough at Villarreal in 2018 which made
him one of the hottest prospects in Nigerian football. He caught the
eyes of many with his exciting performances for Villarreal especially
in the games against Barcelona and Real Madrid. At AFCON 2019, he
played six out of Nigeria’s seven games and helped the Super Eagles
to a third-place finish. With his talent and skill set, he has the
potential to be a world-class player.
Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen first emerged at the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup. After
that, many did not think much of him for some time but he has had a
good come back when in Belgium, he finished the 2018/2019 season with
20 goals. He was named the club’s Player of the Season. When he
moved to Lille, he scored a total of 11 goals including two in the
Championships League. Victor Osimhen did not feature much for the
Super Eagles at AFCON 2019. He managed just one game but he has since
scored four goals in four games for the Super Eagles since he became
the undisputed first-choice striker.
Wilfred Ndidi
Wilfred Ndidi is a defensive midfielder who continues to impress many
with his great performance above many other Nigerian players. Last
season was a successful one for him as he got critical acclaim for his
works in the centre of the pitch for Leicester City. Wilfred Ndidi is
arguably the only Nigerian player regarded as a world-class player in
his position. This tells you of his great and exceptional talents. He
has helped his football club stay ahead on the Premier League table.
Although Wilfred Ndidi was not this influential for the Super Eagles
of Nigeria at AFCON 2013, his abilities were still clearly seen.
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Here you have it, the 10 most popular Nigerian footballers in the
country. You will agree these ones have earned their rights to be on
the list.
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