Jonathan Akpoborie: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Jonathan Akpoborie: profile

Jonathan Akpoborie (born 20 October 1968 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.

Akpoborie's senior club career began in 1990 at 1. FC Saarbrücken. He played for 7 clubs between 1990 and 2002. His most appearances came at FC Carl Zeiss Jena (1992–1994), where he made 74 appearances and scored 26 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 325 appearances and 143 goals.

At international level, Akpoborie represented Nigeria (1995–2001), earning 13 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Kenya on 12 January 1997 (World Cup Qualification).

Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1995 (aged about 27)
First international goal: 1997 – aged 28 (match)
Club career: 1990–2002 (13 seasons)
Club goals per game: 0.44 (143 in 325)
Height: 170 cm — taller than 15% of Nigerian internationals on record
Latest move: 1. FC Saarbrücken (2001)
Shares a birthday with: Ademola Lookman, Lamine Gassama and Helman Mkhalele (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1990–1992	1. FC Saarbrücken	3. Liga	53	9
1992–1994	FC Carl Zeiss Jena	Regionalliga Nordost	74	26
1994–1995	Stuttgarter Kickers	Fußball-Regionalliga Südwest	32	37
1995	SV Waldhof Mannheim	3. Liga	18	9
1996–1997	F.C. Hansa Rostock	3. Liga	47	20
1997–1999	VfB Stuttgart	Bundesliga	58	22
1999–2001	VfL Wolfsburg	2. Bundesliga	39	20
2001–2002	1. FC Saarbrücken	3. Liga	4	0
	Total		325	143

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1995–2001	Nigeria	Senior	13	4

International goals (2)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	12 Jan 1997	Kenya 1–1 Nigeria	48	World Cup Qualification
2	22 Apr 2000	Nigeria 4–0 Eritrea	65	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 Jonathan Akpoborie?

Jonathan Akpoborie was born on 20 October 1968, which makes him 58 years old.

Where was Jonathan Akpoborie born?

Jonathan Akpoborie was born in Lagos, Nigeria.

Which national team does Jonathan Akpoborie play for?

Jonathan Akpoborie played international football for Nigeria. He has 13 caps and 4 goals on record.

Which clubs has Jonathan Akpoborie played for?

Jonathan Akpoborie's recorded clubs are 1. FC Saarbrücken, FC Carl Zeiss Jena, Stuttgarter Kickers, SV Waldhof Mannheim, F.C. Hansa Rostock, VfB Stuttgart and VfL Wolfsburg.

How tall is Jonathan Akpoborie?

Jonathan Akpoborie is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.

What position does Jonathan Akpoborie play?

Jonathan Akpoborie played as a forward.