Ganiyu Owolabi
Nigerian association football player
Nigeria
Midfielder
Ganiyu Owolabi: profile
Ganiyu Owolabi (born 10 May 1973 in Ilorin, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Owolabi's senior club career began in 1995 at Royal Antwerp F.C.. He played for 3 clubs in 3 countries between 1995 and 2002. His most appearances came at Royal Antwerp F.C. (1995–1997), where he made 37 appearances and scored 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 41 appearances and 8 goals.
Ilorin has produced 10 footballers in our database, including Taiwo Awoniyi, Juwon Oshaniwa and Chukwuma Akabueze.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1995–2002 (8 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Belgium, Norway and United Arab Emirates
- Club goals per game
- 0.20 (8 in 41)
- Latest move
- Al Wasl FC (2002)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ziad Tlemçani, Emmanuel Emenike and Munir Mohand Mohamedi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1997 |  Royal Antwerp F.C. |
Belgian Pro League | 37 | 8 |
| 1997 |  Viking FK |
Eliteserien | 4 | 0 |
| 1998–2002 | Royal Antwerp F.C. |
Belgian Pro League | – | – |
| 2002 |  Al Wasl FC |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| Total | 41 | 8 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ganiyu Owolabi?
Ganiyu Owolabi was born on 10 May 1973, which makes him 53 years old.
Where was Ganiyu Owolabi born?
Ganiyu Owolabi was born in Ilorin, Nigeria.
Which clubs has Ganiyu Owolabi played for?
Ganiyu Owolabi's recorded clubs are Royal Antwerp F.C., Viking FK and Al Wasl FC.
What position does Ganiyu Owolabi play?
Ganiyu Owolabi played as a midfielder.
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