John Obi Mikel

John Obi Mikel
Personal information
Full name	John Michael Nchekwube Obinna
Date of birth	22 April 1987
Place of birth	Jos, Nigeria
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Chelsea
Number	12
Senior career*
Years	Team
2005; 2006-	Lyn Oslo; Chelsea
International career
2006-	Nigeria
	*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Mikel John Obi (born 22 April 1987) is a Nigerian football player. He plays for Chelsea and Nigeria national team.

Club career statistics

Club statistics			League		Cup		League Cup		Continental		Total
Season	Club	League	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Norway			League		Norwegian Football Cup		League Cup		Europe		Total
2005	Lyn Oslo	Premier League	6	1							6	1
England			League		FA Cup		Football League Cup		Europe		Total
2006/07	Chelsea	Premier League	22	0	6	2	4	0	9	0	41	2
2007/08			29	0	2	0	3	0	4	0	38	0
2008/09			34	0	5	0	1	0	9	0	49	0
2009/10
Country	Norway		6	1							6	1
Country	England		85	0	13	2	8	0	22	0	128	2
Total			91	1	13	2	8	0	22	0	134	3

He captained Nigeria at the 2018 FIFA World Cup until their last game against Argentina on 26 June following a 2-1 loss. ^[2]