Romanus Orjinta
Nigerian footballer (1981-2014)
Nigeria
Defender
Romanus Orjinta: profile
Romanus Orjinta (born 12 August 1981 in Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a defender. He died in 2014.
Orjinta started out at Enugu Rangers in 2000. He played for 6 clubs in 2 countries since 2000. His most appearances came at Enugu Rangers (2000–2001), where he made 32 appearances and scored 13 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 32 appearances and 13 goals.
At international level, Orjinta represented Nigeria (2003–2004), earning 13 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Nigeria has produced 383 footballers in our database, including Momodu Mutairu, Derick Ogbu and Kingsley Madu.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 22)
- Countries played in
- 2: Nigeria and Norway
- Club goals per game
- 0.41 (13 in 32)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 48% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Niger Tornadoes F.C. (2008)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mario Balotelli, Djibril Cissé and Taiwo Awoniyi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001 | Enugu Rangers |
Nigeria Premier Football League | 32 | 13 |
| 2001–2002 | Bridge F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2003 | Enyimba International F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2004 |  Lillestrøm SK |
Eliteserien | – | – |
| 2005–2008 | Heartland F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2008– | Niger Tornadoes F.C. |
Nigeria National League | – | – |
| Total | 32 | 13 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004 | Nigeria |
Senior | 13 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Romanus Orjinta born?
Romanus Orjinta was born in Nigeria.
Which national team does Romanus Orjinta play for?
Romanus Orjinta played international football for Nigeria. He has 13 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Romanus Orjinta played for?
Romanus Orjinta's recorded clubs are Enugu Rangers, Bridge F.C., Enyimba International F.C., Lillestrøm SK, Heartland F.C. and Niger Tornadoes F.C..
How tall is Romanus Orjinta?
Romanus Orjinta is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Romanus Orjinta play?
Romanus Orjinta played as a defender.
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