Mobi Oparaku
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Defender
Mobi Oparaku: profile
Mobi Oparaku (born 1 December 1976 in Owerri, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.
Oparaku made the step into senior football with Heartland F.C. in 1993. He played for 9 clubs in 4 countries between 1993 and 2010. The busiest spell of his career was at K.V. Turnhout (1995–1997): 30 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 95 appearances and 11 goals.
At international level, Oparaku represented Nigeria (1996–2003), earning 8 caps and scoring 0 goals. He also played for Nigeria at under-17 and under-23 level.
Owerri has produced 31 footballers in our database, including Nwankwo Kanu, Kelechi Iheanacho and Paul Onuachu.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1996 (aged about 20)
- Club career
- 1993–2010 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Nigeria, Belgium, United States and Jamaica
- Club goals per game
- 0.12 (11 in 95)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 40% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Enyimba International F.C. (2008)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ismaël Bennacer, Papy Djilobodji and Joseph-Désiré Job (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1995 | Heartland F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1995 |  R.S.C. Anderlecht |
Belgian Pro League | – | – |
| 1995–1997 | K.V. Turnhout |
Belgian Second Amateur Division | 30 | 2 |
| 1997–1999 | R. Cappellen F.C. |
Belgian Third Division | 25 | 5 |
| 2000 |  El Paso Patriots |
USL League Two | 13 | 3 |
| 2001 | Connecticut Wolves |
A-League | 23 | 1 |
| 2001–2005 |  Rivoli United F.C. |
South Central Confederation Super League | 4 | 0 |
| 2005–2008 | Gateway United F.C. |
Nigeria National League | – | – |
| 2008–2010 | Enyimba International F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| Total | 95 | 11 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Nigeria U17 |
Under-17 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 | Nigeria U23 |
Under-23 | 6 | 0 |
| 1996–2003 | Nigeria |
Senior | 8 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Mobi Oparaku?
Mobi Oparaku was born on 1 December 1976, which makes him 49 years old.
Where was Mobi Oparaku born?
Mobi Oparaku was born in Owerri, Nigeria.
Which national team does Mobi Oparaku play for?
Mobi Oparaku played international football for Nigeria. He has 8 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Mobi Oparaku played for?
Mobi Oparaku's recorded clubs are Heartland F.C., R.S.C. Anderlecht, K.V. Turnhout, R. Cappellen F.C., El Paso Patriots, Connecticut Wolves, Rivoli United F.C., Gateway United F.C. and Enyimba International F.C..
How tall is Mobi Oparaku?
Mobi Oparaku is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Mobi Oparaku play?
Mobi Oparaku played as a defender.
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