Mikel John Obi
Nigerian association football player (born 1987)
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Summary
Mikel John Obi was born on April 22, 1987[1], in Jos[2]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,549 views/month, #6,214 of 1,000,298).[3]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Nigeria[4]
- Award received: Member of the Order of the Niger, Civil Division[5], gold medal[6]
- Sex or gender: male[7]
- League or competition: Premier League[8]
- Commons category: John Obi Mikel[9]
- Position played on team / speciality: midfielder[10]
- Sport: association football[11]
- Family name: Obi[12]
- Given name: John[13]
- Eye color: dark brown[14]
- Participant in: 2014 FIFA World Cup[15], football at the 2016 Summer Olympics[16], 2006 Africa Cup of Nations[17], 2008 Africa Cup of Nations[18], 2010 Africa Cup of Nations[19], 2013 Africa Cup of Nations[20], 2018 FIFA World Cup[21], 2019 Africa Cup of Nations[22]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 2[23], 1[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[25], Nigerian Pidgin[26], Igbo[27], Hausa[28]
- Birth name: John Michael Nchekwube Obinna[29]
- Country for sport: Nigeria[30]
- Name in native language: Mikel John Obi[31]
- Sport number: 12[32]
- Hair color: black hair[33]
- Start of work period: 2004[34]
- Height: 188[35]
- Mass: 86[36]
- Total goals in career: 0[37]
- Social media followers: 194,754[38], 197,432[39], 202,474[40]
Why It Matters
Mikel John Obi has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Mikel John Obi born?
Mikel John Obi's place of birth was Jos[2].
What awards did Mikel John Obi receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of the Niger, Civil Division[5] and gold medal[6].