Femi Opabunmi
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Midfielder
Femi Opabunmi: profile
Femi Opabunmi (born 3 March 1985 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Opabunmi's senior club career began in 2001 at Shooting Stars SC. He played for 4 clubs in 4 countries since 2001. His most appearances came at Grasshopper Club Zürich (2001–2004), where he made 14 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 39 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Opabunmi represented Nigeria (2002–2003), earning 6 caps and scoring 1 goal. He also played for Nigeria at under-17 level.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2002 (aged about 17)
- Countries played in
- 4: Nigeria, Switzerland, Israel and France
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (1 in 39)
- Height
- 179 cm — taller than 45% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Shooting Stars SC (2006)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sphephelo Sithole, Emmanuel Pappoe and Abdoulaye Touré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Shooting Stars SC |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2001–2004 |  Grasshopper Club Zürich |
Swiss Super League | 14 | 0 |
| 2004 |  Hapoel Be'er Sheva F.C. |
Israeli Premier League | 11 | 1 |
| 2005 |  Chamois Niortais F.C. |
Championnat National 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005–2006 | Chamois Niortais F.C. |
Championnat National 1 | – | – |
| 2006 | Shooting Stars SC |
Nigeria Premier Football League | 7 | 0 |
| 2010– | Shooting Stars SC |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| Total | 39 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Nigeria U17 |
Under-17 | – | – |
| 2002–2003 | Nigeria |
Senior | 6 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Femi Opabunmi?
Femi Opabunmi was born on 3 March 1985, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Femi Opabunmi born?
Femi Opabunmi was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Femi Opabunmi play for?
Femi Opabunmi played international football for Nigeria. He has 6 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Femi Opabunmi played for?
Femi Opabunmi's recorded clubs are Shooting Stars SC, Grasshopper Club Zürich, Hapoel Be'er Sheva F.C. and Chamois Niortais F.C..
How tall is Femi Opabunmi?
Femi Opabunmi is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Femi Opabunmi play?
Femi Opabunmi played as a midfielder.
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