Wasiu Taiwo
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Forward
Wasiu Taiwo: profile
Wasiu Taiwo (born 1 October 1976 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Taiwo made the step into senior football with Shooting Stars SC in 1995. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 1995. His most appearances came at MVV Maastricht (1997–2003), where he made 188 appearances and scored 54 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 345 appearances and 96 goals.
At international level, Taiwo represented Nigeria (1995), earning 3 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1995 (aged about 19)
- Countries played in
- 3: Nigeria, Netherlands and Austria
- Club goals per game
- 0.28 (96 in 345)
- Latest move
- Shooting Stars SC (2008)
- Shares a birthday with
- George Weah, William Troost-Ekong and Trézéguet (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1996 | Shooting Stars SC |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1996–1997 | De Graafschap | Eerste Divisie | 19 | 4 |
| 1997–2003 | MVV Maastricht | Eerste Divisie | 188 | 54 |
| 2003–2005 | AGOVV Apeldoorn | Tweede Klasse | 63 | 13 |
| 2005–2007 | Fortuna Sittard | Eredivisie | 66 | 23 |
| 2007–2008 |  FC Waidhofen/Ybbs |
Austrian Regional League East | 9 | 2 |
| 2008– | Shooting Stars SC |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| Total | 345 | 96 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Nigeria |
Senior | 3 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Wasiu Taiwo?
Wasiu Taiwo was born on 1 October 1976, which makes him 50 years old.
Where was Wasiu Taiwo born?
Wasiu Taiwo was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Wasiu Taiwo play for?
Wasiu Taiwo played international football for Nigeria. He has 3 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Wasiu Taiwo played for?
Wasiu Taiwo's recorded clubs are Shooting Stars SC, De Graafschap, MVV Maastricht, AGOVV Apeldoorn, Fortuna Sittard and FC Waidhofen/Ybbs.
What position does Wasiu Taiwo play?
Wasiu Taiwo played as a forward.
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