John Obi Mikel is a Nigerian midfielder who was born on April 22, 1987 in Jos, Nigeria. He began his professional career with the Norwegian team Lyn in 2004 and joined Chelsea in 2006. He has been a member of the Nigerian national team since 2006.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $25 million (2024)
About
Nigerian midfielder who joined Chelsea in 2006 after spending his first two professional seasons with the Norwegian team Lyn. He became a member of the Nigerian national team in 2006.
Before Fame
He started his soccer career when he was 12, after being selected from over 3,000 kids to play in the Pepsi Football Academy.
Trivia
He was named African Young Player of the Year in 2005 and 2006 as well as Chelsea Young Player of the Year in 2007 and 2008.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Jos, Nigeria.
Associated With
He joined Frank Lampard on Chelsea in 2006.
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