Player Info
Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
- Aerial presence (188 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Nigeria international
Next match
John Mikel Obi profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
-
Nigeria
- Date of birth
- 22 Apr 1987 (38 years)
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 83 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- J. O. Mikel
John Mikel Obi recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Jordan vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 2 – 2 |
Iran vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 27 Mar 2026 | 1 – 2 |
Egypt vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 17 Jan 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Nigeria vs Morocco
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 14 Jan 2026 | 0 – 0 |
Algeria vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 10 Jan 2026 | 0 – 2 |
Poland vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 03 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
John Mikel Obi transfer history (11 moves)
Free player
Retired
Al Kuwait SC
Free player
Stoke City
Al Kuwait SC
Free player
Stoke City
Trabzonspor
Free player
Middlesbrough
Trabzonspor
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
Middlesbrough
Chelsea
Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
Lyn Oslo
Chelsea
Plateau United FC
Lyn Oslo
Pepsi Football Academy
Plateau United FC
Nigeria national team
About John Mikel Obi
John Mikel Obi is a 38-year-old Nigeria professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 22 April 1987 in Nigeria, John Mikel Obi has been eligible for senior professional football since 2004. John Mikel Obi stands 188 cm tall and weighs 83 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Nigeria national team fixtures are played, John Mikel Obi's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Poland vs Nigeria in the International Friendly on Wednesday 03 June 2026 at 18:45 UTC. Most recent fixture: Jordan 2-2 Nigeria in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this John Mikel Obi hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
Players from Nigeria
Nigeria competitions
Frequently asked questions about John Mikel Obi
What team does John Mikel Obi play for?
John Mikel Obi's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does John Mikel Obi play?
John Mikel Obi plays as a midfielder.
How old is John Mikel Obi?
John Mikel Obi was born on 22 April 1987, making them 38 years old.
What nationality is John Mikel Obi?
John Mikel Obi represents Nigeria.
How tall is John Mikel Obi?
John Mikel Obi stands 188 cm tall and weighs 83 kg.
Is John Mikel Obi left-footed or right-footed?
John Mikel Obi's preferred foot is right.
Does John Mikel Obi play for the national team?
John Mikel Obi is eligible for Nigeria. Their next match is Poland vs Nigeria on Wednesday 03 June 2026 UTC.
Statistics
National team
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