Sylvester Igboun
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
ForwardMidfielder
Sylvester Igboun: profile
Sylvester Igboun (born 8 September 1990 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward and midfielder.
Igboun started out at FC Midtjylland in 2010. He played for 3 clubs in 3 countries since 2010. His most appearances came at FC Midtjylland (2010–2015), where he made 146 appearances and scored 41 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 146 appearances and 41 goals.
At international level, Igboun represented Nigeria (2015–present).
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2015 (aged about 25)
- Countries played in
- 3: Denmark, Russia and India
- Club goals per game
- 0.28 (41 in 146)
- Height
- 173 cm — taller than 24% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Ufa (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Yassine Benzia, Mexer and Tokelo Rantie (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2015 |  FC Midtjylland |
Danish Superliga | 146 | 41 |
| 2015– |  FC Ufa |
Russian First League | – | – |
| — |  NorthEast United FC |
Indian Super League | – | – |
| Total | 146 | 41 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015– | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Sylvester Igboun?
Sylvester Igboun was born on 8 September 1990, which makes him 36 years old.
Where was Sylvester Igboun born?
Sylvester Igboun was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Sylvester Igboun play for?
Sylvester Igboun played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Sylvester Igboun played for?
Sylvester Igboun's recorded clubs are FC Midtjylland, FC Ufa and NorthEast United FC.
How tall is Sylvester Igboun?
Sylvester Igboun is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Sylvester Igboun play?
Sylvester Igboun played as a forward and midfielder.
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