Victor Ikpeba: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Victor Ikpeba: profile

Victor Ikpeba (born 12 June 1973 in Benin City, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.

Ikpeba's senior club career began in 1989 at ACB Lagos. He played for 9 clubs in 8 countries between 1989 and 2007. The busiest spell of his career was at AS Monaco FC (1993–1999): 169 appearances and 55 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 348 appearances and 110 goals.

At international level, Ikpeba represented Nigeria (1992–2002), earning 31 caps and scoring 7 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Bulgaria on 19 June 1998 (FIFA World Cup).

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

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1992 (aged about 19)
First international goal: 1998 – aged 25 (match)
Club career: 1989–2007 (19 seasons)
Countries played in: 8: Nigeria, Belgium, Monaco, Germany, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Libya and Qatar
Club goals per game: 0.32 (110 in 348)
Height: 174 cm — taller than 28% of Nigerian internationals on record
Latest move: Al Sadd Sports Club (2005)
Shares a birthday with: James Lea Siliki, Jean-Victor Makengo and Néjib Liman (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1989	ACB Lagos		–	–
1989–1993	R.F.C. de Liège	Belgian Promotion	79	27
1993–1999	AS Monaco FC	Ligue 1	169	55
1999–2001	Borussia Dortmund	Bundesliga	30	3
2001–2002	Real Betis Balompié	La Liga	3	0
2002–2003	Al Ittihad FC	Saudi Pro League	26	7
2002–2003	Al-ittihad	Libyan Premier League	26	13
2003–2004	Royal Charleroi S.C.	Belgian Pro League	–	–
2004	Royal Charleroi S.C.	Belgian Pro League	15	5
2005–2007	Al Sadd Sports Club	Qatar Stars League	–	–
	Total		348	110

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1992–2002	Nigeria	Senior	31	7

International goals (3)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	19 Jun 1998	Nigeria 1–0 Bulgaria	28	FIFA World Cup
2	23 Jan 2000	Nigeria 4–2 Tunisia	71	Africa Cup of Nations
3	23 Jan 2000	Nigeria 4–2 Tunisia	77	Africa Cup of Nations

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Victor Ikpeba?

Victor Ikpeba was born on 12 June 1973, which makes him 53 years old.

Where was Victor Ikpeba born?

Victor Ikpeba was born in Benin City, Nigeria.

Which national team does Victor Ikpeba play for?

Victor Ikpeba played international football for Nigeria. He has 31 caps and 7 goals on record.

Which clubs has Victor Ikpeba played for?

Victor Ikpeba's recorded clubs are ACB Lagos, R.F.C. de Liège, AS Monaco FC, Borussia Dortmund, Real Betis Balompié, Al Ittihad FC, Al-ittihad, Royal Charleroi S.C. and Al Sadd Sports Club.

How tall is Victor Ikpeba?

Victor Ikpeba is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.

What position does Victor Ikpeba play?

Victor Ikpeba played as a forward.