George Abbey
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Defender
George Abbey: profile
George Abbey (born 20 October 1978 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.
Abbey started out at Macclesfield Town F.C. in 1999. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1999 and 2011. The busiest spell of his career was at Macclesfield Town F.C. (1999–2004): 100 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 200 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Abbey represented Nigeria (2003–2007), earning 18 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Port Harcourt has produced 47 footballers in our database, including Taribo West, Sunday Oliseh and Finidi George.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 25)
- Club career
- 1999–2011 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: United Kingdom and Cyprus
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (2 in 200)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 30% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Akritas Chlorakas (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ademola Lookman, Lamine Gassama and Jonathan Akpoborie (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2004 |  Macclesfield Town F.C. |
National League | 100 | 1 |
| 2004–2007 | Port Vale F.C. |
EFL League Two | 62 | 1 |
| 2007–2009 | Crewe Alexandra F.C. |
EFL League Two | 30 | 0 |
| 2010–2011 |  Akritas Chlorakas |
Cypriot First Division | 8 | 0 |
| Total | 200 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2007 | Nigeria |
Senior | 18 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is George Abbey?
George Abbey was born on 20 October 1978, which makes him 47 years old.
Where was George Abbey born?
George Abbey was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Which national team does George Abbey play for?
George Abbey played international football for Nigeria. He has 18 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has George Abbey played for?
George Abbey's recorded clubs are Macclesfield Town F.C., Port Vale F.C., Crewe Alexandra F.C. and Akritas Chlorakas.
How tall is George Abbey?
George Abbey is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does George Abbey play?
George Abbey played as a defender.
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