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Sambo Choji

Nigerian footballer

Nigeria Midfielder
49Age
4Clubs
209Club apps
94Club goals

Sambo Choji: profile

Sambo Choji (born 13 March 1977 in Benin City, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.

Choji's senior club career began in 1995 at 1. FC Saarbrücken. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 1995 and 2007. His most appearances came at 1. FC Saarbrücken (1995–2005), where he made 168 appearances and scored 80 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 209 appearances and 94 goals.

Benin City has produced 42 footballers in our database, including Yakubu, Victor Ikpeba and Julius Aghahowa.

Key facts

Club career
1995–2007 (13 seasons)
Countries played in
3: Germany, Iran and Austria
Club goals per game
0.45 (94 in 209)
Latest move
SKN St. Pölten (2006)
Shares a birthday with
Salah Assad, Anicet Andrianantenaina and Mimoun Mahi (more)

Club career

YearsClubLeagueAppsGoals
1995–2005 1. FC Saarbrücken 3. Liga 168 80
2002–2003 Eintracht Braunschweig 2. Bundesliga 23 8
2004–2005 Persepolis F.C. Persian Gulf Pro League 12 1
2006–2007 SKN St. Pölten Austrian Football Second League 6 5
Total20994

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

International career

YearsTeamLevelCapsGoals
— Nigeria U17 Under-17 ––

Frequently asked questions

How old is Sambo Choji?

Sambo Choji was born on 13 March 1977, which makes him 49 years old.

Where was Sambo Choji born?

Sambo Choji was born in Benin City, Nigeria.

Which clubs has Sambo Choji played for?

Sambo Choji's recorded clubs are 1. FC Saarbrücken, Eintracht Braunschweig, Persepolis F.C. and SKN St. Pölten.

What position does Sambo Choji play?

Sambo Choji played as a midfielder.

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