Nosa Igiebor
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Midfielder
Nosa Igiebor: profile
Nosa Igiebor (born 9 November 1990 in Abuja, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Igiebor started out at Sharks F.C. in 2005. He played for 6 clubs in 4 countries since 2005. His most appearances came at Lillestrøm SK (2009–2011), where he made 67 appearances and scored 13 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 232 appearances and 41 goals.
At international level, Igiebor represented Nigeria (2011–present). He also played for Nigeria at under-23 level.
Abuja has produced 40 footballers in our database, including Tani Oluwaseyi, Emmanuel Dennis and Aminu Umar.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 21)
- Countries played in
- 4: Nigeria, Norway, Israel and Spain
- Club goals per game
- 0.18 (41 in 232)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 60% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Peter Etebo, Sabri Lamouchi and Prince Tagoe (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2007 | Sharks F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | 49 | 7 |
| 2007–2009 | Warri Wolves F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | 63 | 16 |
| 2009–2011 |  Lillestrøm SK |
Eliteserien | 67 | 13 |
| 2011–2012 |  Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C. |
Israeli Premier League | 27 | 3 |
| 2012–2014 |  Real Betis Balompié |
La Liga | 26 | 2 |
| 2014– | Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. |
Israeli Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 232 | 41 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Nigeria U23 |
Under-23 | 6 | 4 |
| 2011– | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Nosa Igiebor?
Nosa Igiebor was born on 9 November 1990, which makes him 35 years old.
Where was Nosa Igiebor born?
Nosa Igiebor was born in Abuja, Nigeria.
Which national team does Nosa Igiebor play for?
Nosa Igiebor played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Nosa Igiebor played for?
Nosa Igiebor's recorded clubs are Sharks F.C., Warri Wolves F.C., Lillestrøm SK, Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C., Real Betis Balompié and Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C..
How tall is Nosa Igiebor?
Nosa Igiebor is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Nosa Igiebor play?
Nosa Igiebor played as a midfielder.
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