Sarah Michael
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Forward
Sarah Michael: profile
Sarah Michael (born 22 July 1990 in Ibadan, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Michael started out at Delta Queens in 2008. She played for 5 clubs in 2 countries since 2008. Her most appearances came at KIF Örebro DFF (2011–2016), where she made 98 appearances and scored 38 goals. Across all recorded club spells she totals 123 appearances and 46 goals.
At international level, Michael represented Nigeria (women) (2008–present). She also played for Nigeria at women's under-20 level.
Ibadan has produced 43 footballers in our database, including Mutiu Adepoju, Peter Olayinka and Olarenwaju Kayode.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2008 (aged about 18)
- Countries played in
- 2: Nigeria and Sweden
- Club goals per game
- 0.37 (46 in 123)
- Height
- 172 cm — taller than 20% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Rynninge IK (2017)
- Shares a birthday with
- Yankuba Minteh, Aubrey Modiba and Djamel Menad (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | Delta Queens |
Nigeria Women Premier League | – | – |
| 2009 |  Piteå IF |
Damallsvenskan | 6 | 1 |
| 2010 | Djurgårdens IF Dam |
Damallsvenskan | 19 | 7 |
| 2011–2016 | KIF Örebro DFF |
Damallsvenskan | 98 | 38 |
| 2017– | Rynninge IK |
Swedish Football Division 2 | – | – |
| Total | 123 | 46 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nigeria U20 (women) |
Women's under-20 | – | – |
| 2008– | Nigeria (women) |
Senior women's | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Sarah Michael?
Sarah Michael was born on 22 July 1990, which makes her 36 years old.
Where was Sarah Michael born?
Sarah Michael was born in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Which national team does Sarah Michael play for?
Sarah Michael played international football for Nigeria (women).
Which clubs has Sarah Michael played for?
Sarah Michael's recorded clubs are Delta Queens, Piteå IF, Djurgårdens IF Dam, KIF Örebro DFF and Rynninge IK.
How tall is Sarah Michael?
Sarah Michael is 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Sarah Michael play?
Sarah Michael played as a forward.
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