Sammy Ameobi
English-Nigerian footballer (born 1992)
Nigeria
Forward
Sammy Ameobi: profile
Sammy Ameobi (born 1 May 1992 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Ameobi made the step into senior football with Newcastle United F.C. in 2010. He played for 3 clubs since 2010. His most appearances came at Middlesbrough F.C. (2013), where he made 9 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 9 appearances and 1 goal.
Key facts
- Latest move
- Cardiff City F.C. (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Marc-Vivien Foé, Jean-Christophe Bahebeck and François Kamano (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010– |  Newcastle United F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| 2011– | Newcastle United F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| 2013 | Middlesbrough F.C. |
EFL Championship | 9 | 1 |
| 2015– | Cardiff City F.C. |
EFL Championship | – | – |
| Total | 9 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011–2013 | England U21 |
Under-21 | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Sammy Ameobi?
Sammy Ameobi was born on 1 May 1992, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Sammy Ameobi born?
Sammy Ameobi was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
Which clubs has Sammy Ameobi played for?
Sammy Ameobi's recorded clubs are Newcastle United F.C., Middlesbrough F.C. and Cardiff City F.C..
How tall is Sammy Ameobi?
Sammy Ameobi is 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.
What position does Sammy Ameobi play?
Sammy Ameobi played as a forward.
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