Juwon Oshaniwa
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Full-back
Juwon Oshaniwa: profile
Juwon Oshaniwa (born 14 September 1990 in Ilorin, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a full-back.
Oshaniwa made the step into senior football with Kwara United F.C. in 2007. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2007. The busiest spell of his career was at F.C. Ashdod (2012–2015): 47 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 47 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Oshaniwa represented Nigeria (2012–present).
Ilorin has produced 10 footballers in our database, including Taiwo Awoniyi, Chukwuma Akabueze and Saidat Adegoke.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 22)
- Countries played in
- 3: Nigeria, Israel and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (1 in 47)
- Height
- 184 cm — taller than 69% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Heart of Midlothian F.C. (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Karl Toko Ekambi, Sunday Oliseh and Pape Matar Sarr (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2008 | Kwara United F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2008–2009 | Lobi Stars F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2009–2012 | Sharks F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2012–2015 |  F.C. Ashdod |
Israeli Premier League | 47 | 1 |
| 2015– |  Heart of Midlothian F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | – | – |
| Total | 47 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Juwon Oshaniwa?
Juwon Oshaniwa was born on 14 September 1990, which makes him 36 years old.
Where was Juwon Oshaniwa born?
Juwon Oshaniwa was born in Ilorin, Nigeria.
Which national team does Juwon Oshaniwa play for?
Juwon Oshaniwa played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Juwon Oshaniwa played for?
Juwon Oshaniwa's recorded clubs are Kwara United F.C., Lobi Stars F.C., Sharks F.C., F.C. Ashdod and Heart of Midlothian F.C..
How tall is Juwon Oshaniwa?
Juwon Oshaniwa is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Juwon Oshaniwa play?
Juwon Oshaniwa played as a full-back.
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