Wilfred Agbonavbare
Nigerian footballer (1966-2015)
Nigeria
Goalkeeper
Wilfred Agbonavbare: profile
Wilfred Agbonavbare (born 5 October 1966 in Lagos, Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He died on 27 January 2015.
Agbonavbare made the step into senior football with New Nigeria Bank F.C. in 1983. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1983 and 1997. The busiest spell of his career was at Rayo Vallecano (1990–1996): 177 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 200 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Agbonavbare represented Nigeria (1983–1994), earning 15 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1983 (aged about 17)
- Club career
- 1983–1997 (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Nigeria and Spain
- Club goals per game
- 0.00 (0 in 200)
- Height
- 190 cm — taller than 90% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Écija Balompié (1996)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mostapha El Kabir, Liban Abdi and Mohamed Shawky (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–1989 | New Nigeria Bank F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1990 | BCC Lions |
Nigeria Nationwide League | – | – |
| 1990–1996 |  Rayo Vallecano |
La Liga | 177 | 0 |
| 1996–1997 | Écija Balompié |
Tercera División | 23 | 0 |
| Total | 200 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–1994 | Nigeria |
Senior | 15 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Wilfred Agbonavbare born?
Wilfred Agbonavbare was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Wilfred Agbonavbare play for?
Wilfred Agbonavbare played international football for Nigeria. He has 15 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Wilfred Agbonavbare played for?
Wilfred Agbonavbare's recorded clubs are New Nigeria Bank F.C., BCC Lions, Rayo Vallecano and Écija Balompié.
How tall is Wilfred Agbonavbare?
Wilfred Agbonavbare is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What position does Wilfred Agbonavbare play?
Wilfred Agbonavbare played as a goalkeeper.
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