Christopher Ohen
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Forward
Christopher Ohen: profile
Christopher Ohen (born 14 October 1970 in Benin City, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Ohen's senior club career began in 1988 at Bridge F.C.. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries between 1988 and 2002. His most appearances came at SD Compostela (1991–2001), where he made 196 appearances and scored 70 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 235 appearances and 88 goals.
At international level, Ohen represented Nigeria (1997), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals. He also played for Nigeria at under-20 level.
Benin City has produced 42 footballers in our database, including Yakubu, Victor Ikpeba and Julius Aghahowa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1997 (aged about 27)
- Club career
- 1988–2002 (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Nigeria, Spain and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.37 (88 in 235)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 60% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Bridge F.C. (2002)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ahmed Musa, Saber Khelifa and Jerome Opoku (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1989 | Bridge F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1989–1991 |  Real Madrid Castilla |
Primera Federación | 19 | 8 |
| 1991–2001 | SD Compostela |
Tercera Federación | 196 | 70 |
| 1998–1999 |  Beşiktaş J.K. |
Süper Lig | 17 | 10 |
| 2001–2002 | CD Leganés |
LaLiga 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | Bridge F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| Total | 235 | 88 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | 6 | 3 |
| 1997 | Nigeria |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Christopher Ohen?
Christopher Ohen was born on 14 October 1970, which makes him 56 years old.
Where was Christopher Ohen born?
Christopher Ohen was born in Benin City, Nigeria.
Which national team does Christopher Ohen play for?
Christopher Ohen played international football for Nigeria. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Christopher Ohen played for?
Christopher Ohen's recorded clubs are Bridge F.C., Real Madrid Castilla, SD Compostela, Beşiktaş J.K. and CD Leganés.
How tall is Christopher Ohen?
Christopher Ohen is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Christopher Ohen play?
Christopher Ohen played as a forward.
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