Paul Obiefule: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Paul Obiefule: profile

Paul Obiefule (born 15 May 1986 in Owerri, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.

Obiefule started out at Heartland F.C. in 2000. He played for 8 clubs in 5 countries since 2000. His most appearances came at Lyn 1896 FK (2007–2009), where he made 52 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 192 appearances and 11 goals.

At international level, Obiefule represented Nigeria (2004–2007), earning 14 caps and scoring 0 goals.

Owerri has produced 31 footballers in our database, including Nwankwo Kanu, Kelechi Iheanacho and Paul Onuachu.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2004 (aged about 18)
Countries played in: 5: Nigeria, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden
Club goals per game: 0.06 (11 in 192)
Height: 183 cm — taller than 64% of Nigerian internationals on record
Latest move: Holstebro BK (2015)
Shares a birthday with: Patrice Evra, Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and Carl Medjani (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2000–2004	Heartland F.C.	Nigeria Premier Football League	–	–
2004–2007	Viborg FF	Danish Superliga	40	0
2007–2009	Lyn 1896 FK	1. divisjon football	52	3
2010–2011	Hønefoss BK	Norwegian Third Division	35	4
2011	Lillestrøm SK	Eliteserien	12	0
2012–2013	Kuopion Palloseura	Veikkausliiga	27	2
2013–2014	Assyriska FF	Superettan	26	2
2015–	Holstebro BK	Denmark Series	–	–
	Total		192	11

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2004–2007	Nigeria	Senior	14	0

Frequently asked questions

How old is Paul Obiefule?

Paul Obiefule was born on 15 May 1986, which makes him 40 years old.

Where was Paul Obiefule born?

Paul Obiefule was born in Owerri, Nigeria.

Which national team does Paul Obiefule play for?

Paul Obiefule played international football for Nigeria. He has 14 caps and 0 goals on record.

Which clubs has Paul Obiefule played for?

Paul Obiefule's recorded clubs are Heartland F.C., Viborg FF, Lyn 1896 FK, Hønefoss BK, Lillestrøm SK, Kuopion Palloseura, Assyriska FF and Holstebro BK.

How tall is Paul Obiefule?

Paul Obiefule is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.

What position does Paul Obiefule play?

Paul Obiefule played as a midfielder.