Finidi George
Nigerian footballer and manager
Nigeria
Wing half
Finidi George: profile
Finidi George (born 15 April 1971 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a wing half.
George made the step into senior football with Calabar Rovers in 1989. He played for 7 clubs in 4 countries between 1989 and 2004. The busiest spell of his career was at Real Betis Balompié (1996–2000): 130 appearances and 38 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 296 appearances and 68 goals.
At international level, George represented Nigeria (1991–2002), earning 62 caps and scoring 6 goals. Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Congo on 27 February 1993 (World Cup Qualification).
Port Harcourt has produced 47 footballers in our database, including Taribo West, Sunday Oliseh and Chidi Odiah.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1991 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 1993 – aged 21 (match)
- Club career
- 1989–2004 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Nigeria, Netherlands, Spain and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.23 (68 in 296)
- Height
- 189 cm — taller than 88% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- RCD Mallorca (2004)
- Shares a birthday with
- Quincy Owusu-Abeyie, Fouad Bachirou and Boubakar Kouyaté (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Calabar Rovers |
Nigeria National League | – | – |
| 1990 | Heartland F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1991–1993 | Sharks F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1993–1996 | AFC Ajax | Eredivisie | 86 | 18 |
| 1996–2000 |  Real Betis Balompié |
La Liga | 130 | 38 |
| 2000–2001 | RCD Mallorca |
LaLiga 2 | 31 | 5 |
| 2001–2003 |  Ipswich Town F.C. |
Premier League | 35 | 7 |
| 2004 | RCD Mallorca |
LaLiga 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Total | 296 | 68 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–2002 | Nigeria |
Senior | 62 | 6 |
International goals (4)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 Feb 1993 | Nigeria 2–0 Congo | 84 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 8 Oct 1993 | Algeria 1–1 Nigeria | 20 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 30 Jun 1994 | Greece 0–2 Nigeria | 45 | FIFA World Cup |
| 4 | 3 Feb 2000 | Nigeria 2–0 Morocco | 28 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Finidi George?
Finidi George was born on 15 April 1971, which makes him 55 years old.
Where was Finidi George born?
Finidi George was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Which national team does Finidi George play for?
Finidi George played international football for Nigeria. He has 62 caps and 6 goals on record.
Which clubs has Finidi George played for?
Finidi George's recorded clubs are Calabar Rovers, Heartland F.C., Sharks F.C., AFC Ajax, Real Betis Balompié, RCD Mallorca and Ipswich Town F.C..
How tall is Finidi George?
Finidi George is 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Finidi George play?
Finidi George played as a wing half.
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