Pius Ikedia: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Pius Ikedia: profile

Pius Ikedia (born 11 July 1980 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.

Ikedia started out at Bendel Insurance F.C. in 1997. He played for 11 clubs in 6 countries between 1997 and 2016. The busiest spell of his career was at RBC Roosendaal (2003–2005): 39 appearances and 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 178 appearances and 14 goals.

At international level, Ikedia represented Nigeria (1997–2004), earning 15 caps and scoring 0 goals. He also played for Nigeria at under-20 level.

Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1997 (aged about 17)
Club career: 1997–2016 (20 seasons)
Countries played in: 6: Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Netherlands, Ukraine, Azerbaijan and Northern Cyprus
Club goals per game: 0.08 (14 in 178)
Height: 166 cm — taller than 10% of Nigerian internationals on record
Latest move: OFC Oostzaan (2014)
Shares a birthday with: Amad Diallo, Mohamed Elneny and Jabu Mahlangu (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1997–1998	Bendel Insurance F.C.	Nigeria National League	–	–
1998–1999	ASEC Mimosas	Ligue 1	–	–
1999–2005	AFC Ajax	Eredivisie	25	2
2002–2003	FC Groningen	Eredivisie	27	1
2003–2005	RBC Roosendaal	Eerste Divisie	39	5
2005–2007	AZ Alkmaar	Eredivisie	12	1
2006–2007	RKC Waalwijk	Eerste Divisie	24	2
2007–2008	FC Metalurh Donetsk	Premier League	3	0
2008–2010	RBC Roosendaal	Eerste Divisie	14	–
2010–2011	Shuvalan FK	Azerbaijan First Division	21	1
2011–2012	Mağusa Türk Gücü S.K.	Süper Lig	13	2
2014–2016	OFC Oostzaan	Derde Divisie	–	–
	Total		178	14

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1997–2004	Nigeria	Senior	15	–
1999	Nigeria U20	Under-20	–	–

Frequently asked questions

How old is Pius Ikedia?

Pius Ikedia was born on 11 July 1980, which makes him 46 years old.

Where was Pius Ikedia born?

Pius Ikedia was born in Lagos, Nigeria.

Which national team does Pius Ikedia play for?

Pius Ikedia played international football for Nigeria. He has 15 caps and 0 goals on record.

Which clubs has Pius Ikedia played for?

Pius Ikedia's recorded clubs are Bendel Insurance F.C., ASEC Mimosas, AFC Ajax, FC Groningen, RBC Roosendaal, AZ Alkmaar, RKC Waalwijk, FC Metalurh Donetsk, Shuvalan FK, Mağusa Türk Gücü S.K. and OFC Oostzaan.

How tall is Pius Ikedia?

Pius Ikedia is 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) tall.

What position does Pius Ikedia play?

Pius Ikedia played as a midfielder.