Jeremiah Ani: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Jeremiah Ani: profile

Jeremiah Ani (born 12 February 1985 in Kaduna, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.

Ani made the step into senior football with Naxxar Lions F.C. in 2004. He played for 8 clubs in 5 countries between 2004 and 2012. His most appearances came at Naxxar Lions F.C. (2004–2005), where he made 16 appearances and scored 18 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 62 appearances and 48 goals.

At international level, Ani represented Nigeria (2008), earning 6 caps and scoring 2 goals. He also played for Nigeria at under-17 level.

Kaduna has produced 76 footballers in our database, including Vincent Enyeama, Celestine Babayaro and Sadiq Umar.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2008 (aged about 23)
Club career: 2004–2012 (9 seasons)
Countries played in: 5: Malta, United Arab Emirates, Portugal, United Kingdom and Cyprus
Club goals per game: 0.77 (48 in 62)
Latest move: Sliema Wanderers F.C. (2012)
Shares a birthday with: Peter Utaka, Benik Afobe and Julius Aghahowa (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2004–2005	Naxxar Lions F.C.	Maltese Premier League	16	18
2005	Valletta F.C.	Maltese Premier League	8	1
2006	Kalba FC	UAE Pro League	12	9
2007	Kerċem Ajax F.C.	Gozo Football League First Division	16	18
2008	C.F. Estrela da Amadora	Primeira Liga	5	0
2010	Rotherham United F.C.	EFL League Two	0	0
2011	APOP Kinyras FC		5	2
2012	Sliema Wanderers F.C.	Maltese Premier League	–	–
	Total		62	48

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2000	Nigeria U17	Under-17	3	1
2008	Nigeria	Senior	6	2

Frequently asked questions

How old is Jeremiah Ani?

Jeremiah Ani was born on 12 February 1985, which makes him 41 years old.

Where was Jeremiah Ani born?

Jeremiah Ani was born in Kaduna, Nigeria.

Which national team does Jeremiah Ani play for?

Jeremiah Ani played international football for Nigeria. He has 6 caps and 2 goals on record.

Which clubs has Jeremiah Ani played for?

Jeremiah Ani's recorded clubs are Naxxar Lions F.C., Valletta F.C., Kalba FC, Kerċem Ajax F.C., C.F. Estrela da Amadora, Rotherham United F.C., APOP Kinyras FC and Sliema Wanderers F.C..

What position does Jeremiah Ani play?

Jeremiah Ani played as a forward.