John Obi Mikel

Mikel John Obi (born 22 April 1987) is a Nigerian football player. He plays for Chelsea and Nigeria national team.

Mikel John Obi

Personal information
Full name	John Michael Nchekwube Obinna
Date of birth	(1987-04-22) 22 April 1987
Place of birth	Jos, Nigeria
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Chelsea
Number	12
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2005 2006-	Lyn Oslo Chelsea
National team
2006-	Nigeria
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career statistics

Club statistics			League		Cup		League Cup		Continental		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Norway			League		Norwegian Football Cup		League Cup		Europe		Total
2005	Lyn Oslo	Premier League	6	1							6	1
England			League		FA Cup		Football League Cup		Europe		Total
2006/07	Chelsea	Premier League	22	0	6	2	4	0	9	0	41	2
2007/08			29	0	2	0	3	0	4	0	38	0
2008/09			34	0	5	0	1	0	9	0	49	0
2009/10
Country	Norway		6	1							6	1
	England		85	0	13	2	8	0	22	0	128	2
Total			91	1	13	2	8	0	22	0	134	3

International career statistics

He captained Nigeria at the 2018 FIFA World Cup until their last game against Argentina on 26 June following a 2-1 loss.

Nigeria national team
Year	Apps	Goals
2006	5	1
2007	3	0
2008	8	1
2009	5	0
2010
Total	21	2

Related pages

• List of Nigerians