Momodu Mutairu
Nigerian association football player
Nigeria
Midfielder
Momodu Mutairu: profile
Momodu Mutairu (born 2 September 1976 in Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Mutairu started out at Bridge F.C. in 1995. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1995 and 2008. His most appearances came at Montedio Yamagata (1999), where he made 22 appearances and scored 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 22 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Mutairu represented Nigeria (1995), earning 2 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Nigeria has produced 383 footballers in our database, including Derick Ogbu, Kingsley Madu and Kelechi Nwakali.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1995 (aged about 19)
- Club career
- 1995–2008 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Nigeria and Japan
- Club goals per game
- 0.27 (6 in 22)
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 36% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Dolphins F.C. (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Frédéric baldi, Rafik Halliche and Danny Shittu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1996 | Bridge F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1997–1998 |  Kawasaki Frontale |
J1 League | – | – |
| 1999 | Montedio Yamagata |
J2 League | 22 | 6 |
| 2000 | Bridge F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2007–2008 | Dolphins F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| Total | 22 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Nigeria |
Senior | 2 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Momodu Mutairu?
Momodu Mutairu was born on 2 September 1976, which makes him 50 years old.
Where was Momodu Mutairu born?
Momodu Mutairu was born in Nigeria.
Which national team does Momodu Mutairu play for?
Momodu Mutairu played international football for Nigeria. He has 2 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Momodu Mutairu played for?
Momodu Mutairu's recorded clubs are Bridge F.C., Kawasaki Frontale, Montedio Yamagata and Dolphins F.C..
How tall is Momodu Mutairu?
Momodu Mutairu is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Momodu Mutairu play?
Momodu Mutairu played as a midfielder.
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