Onyekachi Apam
Nigerian footballer (born 1986)
Nigeria
Defender
Onyekachi Apam: profile
Onyekachi Apam (born 30 December 1986 in Aba, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.
Apam made the step into senior football with Enugu Rangers in 2004. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 2004 and 2014. His most appearances came at OGC Nice (2006–2010), where he made 105 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 128 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Apam represented Nigeria (2007–2010), earning 14 caps and scoring 0 goals. He also played for Nigeria at under-20 and under-23 level.
Aba has produced 33 footballers in our database, including Kalu Uche, Ikechukwu Uche and Samuel Kalu.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2007 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 2004–2014 (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Nigeria, France and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (1 in 128)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 30% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Seattle Sounders FC (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Boubacar Barry, Daniel Amokachi and Flávio Amado (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | Enugu Rangers |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2006–2010 |  OGC Nice |
Ligue 1 | 105 | 1 |
| 2010–2014 | Stade Rennais F.C. |
Ligue 1 | 23 | 0 |
| 2014 |  Seattle Sounders FC |
Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 128 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005–2007 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
| 2007–2010 | Nigeria |
Senior | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | Nigeria U23 |
Under-23 | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Onyekachi Apam?
Onyekachi Apam was born on 30 December 1986, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Onyekachi Apam born?
Onyekachi Apam was born in Aba, Nigeria.
Which national team does Onyekachi Apam play for?
Onyekachi Apam played international football for Nigeria. He has 14 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Onyekachi Apam played for?
Onyekachi Apam's recorded clubs are Enugu Rangers, OGC Nice, Stade Rennais F.C. and Seattle Sounders FC.
How tall is Onyekachi Apam?
Onyekachi Apam is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Onyekachi Apam play?
Onyekachi Apam played as a defender.
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