Edward Ofere: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Edward Ofere: profile

Edward Ofere (born 28 March 1986 in Enugu, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.

Ofere started out at Enugu Rangers in 2003. He played for 10 clubs in 7 countries since 2003. His most appearances came at Malmö FF (2005–2010), where he made 85 appearances and scored 24 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 246 appearances and 61 goals.

At international level, Ofere represented Nigeria (2004–2009), earning 6 caps and scoring 0 goals.

Enugu has produced 41 footballers in our database, including Jay-Jay Okocha, Peter Utaka and John Utaka.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2004 (aged about 18)
Countries played in: 7: Nigeria, Sweden, Italy, Denmark, Norway, Turkey and United Kingdom
Club goals per game: 0.25 (61 in 246)
Height: 189 cm — taller than 88% of Nigerian internationals on record
Latest move: Dundee United F.C. (2016)
Shares a birthday with: Steve Mandanda, Christopher Samba and Yohan Benalouane (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2003–2005	Enugu Rangers	Nigeria Premier Football League	77	18
2005	Malmö FF	Allsvenskan	6	1
2005–2010	Malmö FF	Allsvenskan	85	24
2010–2012	US Lecce	Serie A	18	3
2013	Trelleborgs FF	Superettan	0	0
2013–2014	Trelleborgs FF	Superettan	11	8
2014	FC Vestsjælland	Zealand Series	7	2
2014	Sogndal Fotball	1. divisjon football	8	0
2014–2015	Sogndal Fotball	1. divisjon football	8	0
2015	Boluspor	TFF First League	8	0
2015	Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.	Scottish Championship	10	5
2015–2016	Boluspor	TFF First League	8	0
2016–	Dundee United F.C.	Scottish Premiership	–	–
—	FC Rosengård 1917	Ettan Fotboll	–	–
	Total		246	61

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2004	Nigeria	Senior	3	0
2009	Nigeria	Senior	3	0

Frequently asked questions

How old is Edward Ofere?

Edward Ofere was born on 28 March 1986, which makes him 40 years old.

Where was Edward Ofere born?

Edward Ofere was born in Enugu, Nigeria.

Which national team does Edward Ofere play for?

Edward Ofere played international football for Nigeria. He has 6 caps and 0 goals on record.

Which clubs has Edward Ofere played for?

Edward Ofere's recorded clubs are Enugu Rangers, Malmö FF, US Lecce, Trelleborgs FF, FC Vestsjælland, Sogndal Fotball, Boluspor, Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C., Dundee United F.C. and FC Rosengård 1917.

How tall is Edward Ofere?

Edward Ofere is 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.

What position does Edward Ofere play?

Edward Ofere played as a midfielder.