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John Obi Mikel

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Born
1987 (39 years old)
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Defensive Midfield

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Mikel John Obi (born 22 April 1987) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Kuwait Premier League club Kuwait SC.

Mikel began his career with local club Plateau United, before joining Norwegian club Lyn at the age of 17 in 2004. In 2006, he made a controversial transfer to English club Chelsea after Manchester United claimed they had already signed him. He stayed with Chelsea for 11 years, before moving to China with Tianjin TEDA in 2017. After two years in China, he returned to England on a short-term deal with Middlesbrough, before joining Trabzonspor on a free transfer in July 2019. Mikel moved back to England in August 2020 joining Stoke City. In a 14-year international career between 2005 and 2019, he played 88 times for Nigeria, scoring six goals.
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Trophy icon Olympics BronzeTeam badge Nigeria U232016
Trophy icon English Football League CupTeam badge Chelsea2014-2015
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Trophy icon Africa Cup of NationsTeam badge Nigeria2013
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Trophy icon UEFA Champions LeagueTeam badge Chelsea2011-2012
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Trophy icon English FA Community ShieldTeam badge Chelsea2009
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