Michael Odibe

Nigerian footballer

Nigeria Defender Mağusa Türk Gücü S.K.

38Age

11Clubs

193Club apps

13Club goals

191Height (cm)

Michael Odibe: profile

Michael Odibe (born 23 July 1988 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a defender for Mağusa Türk Gücü S.K..

Odibe started out at First Bank F.C. in 2007. He has played for 11 clubs in 7 countries since 2007. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Atyrau (2014–2015): 47 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 193 appearances and 13 goals.

At international level, Odibe has represented Nigeria (2011–present).

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

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2011 (aged about 23)
Club career: 2007–present (20 seasons)
Countries played in: 7: Nigeria, Belgium, Italy, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Romania and Northern Cyprus
Club goals per game: 0.07 (13 in 193)
Height: 191 cm — taller than 94% of Nigerian internationals on record
Latest move: Mağusa Türk Gücü S.K. (2018)
Shares a birthday with: Cheikh M'Bengue, Walid El Karti and Chibuike Nwaiwu (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2007–2008	First Bank F.C.	Nigeria National League	24	1
2008–2010	Royale Union Saint-Gilloise	Belgian Pro League	11	0
2009–2010	Siena FC	Serie D	4	0
2010–2011	Siena FC	Serie D	5	0
2011	F.C. Südtirol	Serie B	11	1
2011–2013	FC Arsenal Kyiv	amateur football club	26	4
2012	FC Dnipro	Premier League	9	1
2014–2015	FC Atyrau	Kazakhstan Premier League	47	2
2016	CS Concordia Chiajna	Liga II	14	3
2016–2018	FC Akzhayik	Kazakhstan First League	42	1
2018–	Mağusa Türk Gücü S.K.	Süper Lig	–	–
—	U.S. Poggibonsi	Serie C2	–	–
	Total		193	13

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2011–	Nigeria	Senior	–	–

Frequently asked questions

How old is Michael Odibe?

Michael Odibe was born on 23 July 1988, which makes him 38 years old.

Where was Michael Odibe born?

Michael Odibe was born in Lagos, Nigeria.

Which national team does Michael Odibe play for?

Michael Odibe plays international football for Nigeria.

Which clubs has Michael Odibe played for?

Michael Odibe's recorded clubs are First Bank F.C., Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Siena FC, F.C. Südtirol, FC Arsenal Kyiv, FC Dnipro, FC Atyrau, CS Concordia Chiajna, FC Akzhayik, Mağusa Türk Gücü S.K. and U.S. Poggibonsi.

What team does Michael Odibe play for now?

According to the latest data, Michael Odibe plays for Mağusa Türk Gücü S.K..

How tall is Michael Odibe?

Michael Odibe is 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.

What position does Michael Odibe play?

Michael Odibe plays as a defender.