Christopher Kanu
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Defender
Christopher Kanu: profile
Christopher Kanu (born 4 December 1979 in Owerri, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.
Kanu started out at Dolphins F.C. in 1994. He played for 9 clubs in 6 countries since 1994. His most appearances came at Peterborough United F.C. (2003–2005), where he made 27 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 67 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Kanu represented Nigeria (2000–2002), earning 3 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Owerri has produced 31 footballers in our database, including Nwankwo Kanu, Kelechi Iheanacho and Paul Onuachu.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2000 (aged about 21)
- Countries played in
- 6: Nigeria, Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (1 in 67)
- Latest move
- Wingate & Finchley F.C. (2006)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ousmane Diomande, Lukman Haruna and Mbo Mpenza (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1995 | Dolphins F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1995–1996 | AFC Ajax | Eredivisie | – | – |
| 1996–1997 |  FC Lugano |
Swiss Super League | 19 | 0 |
| 1996–1997 |  Inter Milan |
Serie A | – | – |
| 1996–2002 | AFC Ajax | Eredivisie | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 |  Deportivo Alavés |
La Liga | 5 | 0 |
| 2002 | Sparta Rotterdam | Eredivisie | – | – |
| 2002–2003 | TOP Oss | Eerste Divisie | – | – |
| 2003–2005 |  Peterborough United F.C. |
EFL League One | 27 | 0 |
| 2006 | Wingate & Finchley F.C. |
Isthmian League | 1 | 1 |
| 2006– | Dolphins F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| Total | 67 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2002 | Nigeria |
Senior | 3 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Christopher Kanu?
Christopher Kanu was born on 4 December 1979, which makes him 46 years old.
Where was Christopher Kanu born?
Christopher Kanu was born in Owerri, Nigeria.
Which national team does Christopher Kanu play for?
Christopher Kanu played international football for Nigeria. He has 3 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Christopher Kanu played for?
Christopher Kanu's recorded clubs are Dolphins F.C., AFC Ajax, FC Lugano, Inter Milan, Deportivo Alavés, Sparta Rotterdam, TOP Oss, Peterborough United F.C. and Wingate & Finchley F.C..
What position does Christopher Kanu play?
Christopher Kanu played as a defender.
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