Celestine Babayaro
Nigerian association football player (born 1978)
Nigeria
Full-back
Celestine Babayaro: profile
Celestine Babayaro (born 29 August 1978 in Kaduna, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a full-back.
Babayaro started out at Plateau United F.C. in 1994. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries between 1994 and 2008. His most appearances came at Chelsea F.C. (1997–2005), where he made 132 appearances and scored 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 254 appearances and 14 goals.
At international level, Babayaro represented Nigeria (1995–2004), earning 27 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Kaduna has produced 76 footballers in our database, including Vincent Enyeama, Sadiq Umar and Daniel Amokachi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1995 (aged about 17)
- Club career
- 1994–2008 (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Nigeria, Belgium, United Kingdom and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.06 (14 in 254)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 30% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- LA Galaxy (2008)
- Shares a birthday with
- Vincent Enyeama, Gédéon Kalulu and David Okereke (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Plateau United F.C. |
Nigeria National League | – | – |
| 1994–1997 |  R.S.C. Anderlecht |
Belgian Pro League | 75 | 8 |
| 1997–2005 |  Chelsea F.C. |
Premier League | 132 | 5 |
| 2005–2008 | Newcastle United F.C. |
Premier League | 47 | 1 |
| 2008 |  LA Galaxy |
Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 254 | 14 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2004 | Nigeria |
Senior | 27 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Celestine Babayaro?
Celestine Babayaro was born on 29 August 1978, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was Celestine Babayaro born?
Celestine Babayaro was born in Kaduna, Nigeria.
Which national team does Celestine Babayaro play for?
Celestine Babayaro played international football for Nigeria. He has 27 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Celestine Babayaro played for?
Celestine Babayaro's recorded clubs are Plateau United F.C., R.S.C. Anderlecht, Chelsea F.C., Newcastle United F.C. and LA Galaxy.
How tall is Celestine Babayaro?
Celestine Babayaro is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Celestine Babayaro play?
Celestine Babayaro played as a full-back.
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