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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Attacking threat
- Two-footed
- Aerial presence (188 cm)
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Nigeria international
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Shola Ameobi profile
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
-
Nigeria
- Date of birth
- 12 Oct 1981 (44 years)
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- 84 kg
- Preferred foot
- Both
- Short name
- S. Ameobi
Shola Ameobi 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 |
Shola Ameobi transfer history (13 moves)
Notts County
Retired
Free player
Notts County
Fleetwood Town
Free player
Free player
Fleetwood Town
Bolton Wanderers
Free player
Free player
Bolton Wanderers
Crystal Palace
Free player
Free player
Crystal Palace
Gazisehir Gaziantep
Free player
Newcastle United
Gazisehir Gaziantep
Stoke City
Newcastle United
Newcastle United
Stoke City
Newcastle U18
Newcastle United
Nigeria national team
About Shola Ameobi
Shola Ameobi is a 44-year-old Nigeria professional footballer who plays as a forward.
Born on 12 October 1981 in Nigeria, Shola Ameobi has been eligible for senior professional football since 1998. Shola Ameobi stands 188 cm tall and weighs 84 kg, and is comfortable on both feet.
As more Nigeria national team fixtures are played, Shola Ameobi'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 Shola Ameobi 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Shola Ameobi
What team does Shola Ameobi play for?
Shola Ameobi's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Shola Ameobi play?
Shola Ameobi plays as a forward.
How old is Shola Ameobi?
Shola Ameobi was born on 12 October 1981, making them 44 years old.
What nationality is Shola Ameobi?
Shola Ameobi represents Nigeria.
How tall is Shola Ameobi?
Shola Ameobi stands 188 cm tall and weighs 84 kg.
Is Shola Ameobi left-footed or right-footed?
Shola Ameobi is comfortable using both feet.
Does Shola Ameobi play for the national team?
Shola Ameobi is eligible for Nigeria. Their next match is Poland vs Nigeria on Wednesday 03 June 2026 UTC.
Statistics
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