John Chiedozie
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Midfielder
John Chiedozie: profile
John Chiedozie (born 18 April 1960 in Owerri, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Chiedozie started out at Leyton Orient F.C. in 1977. He played for 6 clubs between 1977 and 1992. The busiest spell of his career was at Leyton Orient F.C. (1977–1981): 145 appearances and 20 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 319 appearances and 47 goals.
At international level, Chiedozie represented Nigeria (1981–present). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Tanzania on 20 December 1980 (World Cup Qualification).
Owerri has produced 31 footballers in our database, including Nwankwo Kanu, Kelechi Iheanacho and Paul Onuachu.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1981 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 1980 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 1977–1992 (16 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.15 (47 in 319)
- Height
- 170 cm — taller than 15% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Bashley F.C. (1992)
- Shares a birthday with
- Rabiu Afolabi, Oumar Niasse and Maurice Edu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977–1981 |  Leyton Orient F.C. |
EFL League One | 145 | 20 |
| 1981–1984 | Notts County F.C. |
EFL League One | 111 | 15 |
| 1984–1988 | Tottenham Hotspur F.C. |
Premier League | 53 | 12 |
| 1988–1990 | Derby County F.C. |
EFL Championship | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | Notts County F.C. |
EFL League One | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | Chesterfield F.C. |
EFL League Two | 7 | 0 |
| 1992 | Bashley F.C. |
Southern Football League | – | – |
| Total | 319 | 47 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981– | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 Dec 1980 | Tanzania 0–2 Nigeria | 5 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 12 Apr 1981 | Guinea 1–1 Nigeria | 21 | World Cup Qualification |
*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 John Chiedozie?
John Chiedozie was born on 18 April 1960, which makes him 66 years old.
Where was John Chiedozie born?
John Chiedozie was born in Owerri, Nigeria.
Which national team does John Chiedozie play for?
John Chiedozie played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has John Chiedozie played for?
John Chiedozie's recorded clubs are Leyton Orient F.C., Notts County F.C., Tottenham Hotspur F.C., Derby County F.C., Chesterfield F.C. and Bashley F.C..
How tall is John Chiedozie?
John Chiedozie is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does John Chiedozie play?
John Chiedozie played as a midfielder.