Chibuike Okeke
Football player
Nigeria
Midfielder
Chibuike Okeke: profile
Chibuike Okeke (born 9 September 1979 in Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Okeke's senior club career began in 1997 at Heartland F.C.. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries between 1997 and 2008. His most appearances came at 1. FC Union Berlin (2000–2004), where he made 95 appearances and scored 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 122 appearances and 10 goals.
At international level, Okeke represented Nigeria (1999–2001), earning 2 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Nigeria has produced 383 footballers in our database, including Momodu Mutairu, Derick Ogbu and Kingsley Madu.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1999 (aged about 20)
- Club career
- 1997–2008 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Nigeria, Bahrain and Germany
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (10 in 122)
- Latest move
- Berliner AK 07 (2006)
- Shares a birthday with
- Alex Song, Ahmed Elmohamady and Colin Dagba (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–1999 | Heartland F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1999 |  Riffa S.C. |
Bahraini Premier League | – | – |
| 2000–2004 |  1. FC Union Berlin |
Bundesliga | 95 | 6 |
| 2004–2005 | Chemnitzer FC |
Regionalliga Nordost | 27 | 4 |
| 2006–2008 | Berliner AK 07 |
Regionalliga Nordost | – | – |
| Total | 122 | 10 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2001 | Nigeria |
Senior | 2 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Chibuike Okeke?
Chibuike Okeke was born on 9 September 1979, which makes him 47 years old.
Where was Chibuike Okeke born?
Chibuike Okeke was born in Nigeria.
Which national team does Chibuike Okeke play for?
Chibuike Okeke played international football for Nigeria. He has 2 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Chibuike Okeke played for?
Chibuike Okeke's recorded clubs are Heartland F.C., Riffa S.C., 1. FC Union Berlin, Chemnitzer FC and Berliner AK 07.
What position does Chibuike Okeke play?
Chibuike Okeke played as a midfielder.
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