Michael Olaitan
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Forward
Michael Olaitan: profile
Michael Olaitan (born 1 January 1993 in Jos, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Olaitan's senior club career began in 2011 at G.A.S. Veria. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2011. The busiest spell of his career was at G.A.S. Veria (2011–2013): 62 appearances and 14 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 105 appearances and 23 goals.
Jos has produced 55 footballers in our database, including Mikel John Obi, Ahmed Musa and Victor Obinna.
Key facts
- Countries played in
- 3: Greece, Netherlands and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.22 (23 in 105)
- Latest move
- K.V. Kortrijk (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Simon Adingra, Essaïd Belkalem and Abdoulaye Doucouré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2013 |  G.A.S. Veria |
62 | 14 | |
| 2013–2015 | Olympiacos F.C. |
Super League Greece | 16 | 8 |
| 2015 | Ergotelis F.C. |
Gamma Ethniki | 12 | 1 |
| 2015 | FC Twente | Eredivisie | 15 | 0 |
| 2016– |  K.V. Kortrijk |
Belgian Pro League | – | – |
| Total | 105 | 23 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2014 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | 8 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Michael Olaitan?
Michael Olaitan was born on 1 January 1993, which makes him 33 years old.
Where was Michael Olaitan born?
Michael Olaitan was born in Jos, Nigeria.
Which clubs has Michael Olaitan played for?
Michael Olaitan's recorded clubs are G.A.S. Veria, Olympiacos F.C., Ergotelis F.C., FC Twente and K.V. Kortrijk.
How tall is Michael Olaitan?
Michael Olaitan is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Michael Olaitan play?
Michael Olaitan played as a forward.
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