Maureen Mmadu
Association football player
Nigeria
Midfielder
Maureen Mmadu: profile
Maureen Mmadu (born 14 May 1977 in Onitsha, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Mmadu started out at IL Sandviken in 2002. She played for 8 clubs in 2 countries between 2002 and 2013. Her most appearances came at Klepp IL (2005), where she made 21 appearances and scored 15 goals. Across all recorded club spells she totals 71 appearances and 29 goals.
At international level, Mmadu represented Nigeria (women) (1993–2011), earning 101 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Onitsha has produced 10 footballers in our database, including Austin Ejide, Henry Onyekuru and Simy.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1993 (aged about 16)
- Club career
- 2002–2013 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Norway and Sweden
- Club goals per game
- 0.41 (29 in 71)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 40% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Avaldsnes IL (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Hassan Yebda, André Macanga and Franck Songo'o (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 |  IL Sandviken |
Norwegian Third Division | 18 | 8 |
| 2004 | Amazon Grimstad |
Toppserien | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | Klepp IL |
Norwegian Fourth Division | 21 | 15 |
| 2006 |  QBIK |
Elitettan | – | – |
| 2007 | Linköpings FC |
Damallsvenskan | – | – |
| 2008 | Amazon Grimstad |
Toppserien | 19 | 5 |
| 2010 | Kolbotn Fotball |
Toppserien | – | – |
| 2010 | Kolbotn IL |
Toppserien | 10 | 1 |
| 2011–2013 | Avaldsnes IL |
Toppserien | – | – |
| Total | 71 | 29 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–2011 | Nigeria (women) |
Senior women's | 101 | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Maureen Mmadu?
Maureen Mmadu was born on 14 May 1977, which makes her 49 years old.
Where was Maureen Mmadu born?
Maureen Mmadu was born in Onitsha, Nigeria.
Which national team does Maureen Mmadu play for?
Maureen Mmadu played international football for Nigeria (women). She has 101 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Maureen Mmadu played for?
Maureen Mmadu's recorded clubs are IL Sandviken, Amazon Grimstad, Klepp IL, QBIK, Linköpings FC, Kolbotn Fotball, Kolbotn IL and Avaldsnes IL.
How tall is Maureen Mmadu?
Maureen Mmadu is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Maureen Mmadu play?
Maureen Mmadu played as a midfielder.
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