Michael Obiku: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Michael Obiku: profile

Michael Obiku (born 24 September 1968 in Warri, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.

Obiku made the step into senior football with Esan F.C. in 1986. He played for 9 clubs in 6 countries since 1986. The busiest spell of his career was at Feyenoord Rotterdam (1992–1996): 71 appearances and 23 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 308 appearances and 145 goals.

At international level, Obiku represented Nigeria (1988–1993), earning 5 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Angola on 22 January 1989 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Nigeria at under-20 level.

Warri has produced 30 footballers in our database, including Nedum Onuoha, Wilson Oruma and Emmanuel Olisadebe.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1988 (aged about 20)
First international goal: 1989 – aged 20 (match)
Countries played in: 6: Nigeria, Cyprus, Netherlands, Sweden, Spain and Japan
Club goals per game: 0.47 (145 in 308)
Height: 184 cm — taller than 69% of Nigerian internationals on record
Latest move: Anorthosis Famagusta FC (1999)
Shares a birthday with: Senzo Meyiwa, Mickaël Poté and Achraf Bencharki (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1986–1987	Esan F.C.		29	13
1987–1989	Heartland F.C.	Nigeria Premier Football League	40	28
1989–1992	Anorthosis Famagusta FC	Cypriot First Division	69	33
1992–1996	Feyenoord Rotterdam	Eredivisie	71	23
1994	Helsingborgs IF	Superettan	14	9
1996–1997	RCD Mallorca	LaLiga 2	26	14
1997–1998	Avispa Fukuoka	J1 League	25	9
1998–1999	AZ Alkmaar	Eredivisie	13	2
1999–2000	Anorthosis Famagusta FC	Cypriot First Division	21	14
—	APOEL F.C.	Cypriot First Division	–	–
	Total		308	145

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1988	Nigeria U20	Under-20	2	0
1988–1993	Nigeria	Senior	5	1

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	22 Jan 1989	Angola 2–2 Nigeria	67	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 Michael Obiku?

Michael Obiku was born on 24 September 1968, which makes him 58 years old.

Where was Michael Obiku born?

Michael Obiku was born in Warri, Nigeria.

Which national team does Michael Obiku play for?

Michael Obiku played international football for Nigeria. He has 5 caps and 1 goal on record.

Which clubs has Michael Obiku played for?

Michael Obiku's recorded clubs are Esan F.C., Heartland F.C., Anorthosis Famagusta FC, Feyenoord Rotterdam, Helsingborgs IF, RCD Mallorca, Avispa Fukuoka, AZ Alkmaar and APOEL F.C..

How tall is Michael Obiku?

Michael Obiku is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.

What position does Michael Obiku play?

Michael Obiku played as a forward.