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Mikel John Obi MON (born John Michael Nchekwube Obinna; 22 April 1987), also known as John Obi Mikel, is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Mikel began his career with local club Plateau United, before joining Norwegian club Lyn at the age of 17 in 2004.
Sep 28, 2022 · Former Nigeria international John Mikel Obi retires from football after winning the Africa Cup of Nations and Champions League during his 18-year career.
📞 LONDON CALLING 💙 12 years on, and the big man, @mikel_john_obi, has his hands on club football’s biggest prize once more. 🏆 Who are you backing for @championsleague glory in 2024? 🤔 🤍💜 Real Madrid 🇪🇸 💛🖤 Borussia Dortmund 🇩🇪 Let us know your thoughts and prediction below ⬇️ @number_ten_create ...
Sep 27, 2022 · Mikel John Obi has announced his retirement from football. The former Chelsea midfielder, 35, called an end to his playing career after 18 years as a senior professional. He broke through at...
Dec 14, 2023 · CNN — Mikel John Obi vividly remembers the moment he was told his father, Pa Michael Obi, had been kidnapped for a second time. Kidnappings for ransom targeting wealthy family members has...
Mar 23, 2021 · Mikel John Obi got in his car, drove past the familiar face of the security guard operating the gate at Chelsea’s training ground for the last time and headed for home. Within seconds he felt...
Sep 27, 2022 · Chelsea legend John Mikel Obi has today officially announced his retirement from football. The Nigerian, who played a key role as the Blues secured a first Champions League trophy in 2012, made the announcement on his personal Instagram account having most recently been with Kuwait SC.
John Mikel Obi gave over a decade of service to the club he joined as a fresh-faced 19-year-old, during which time he won every major honour, as well as an Africa Cup of Nations and a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics with Nigeria.
Sep 27, 2022 · Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel has announced his retirement from football, aged 35. The two-time Premier League winner has brought down the curtain on an 18-year senior career that...
Oct 13, 2021 · Mikel John Obi, a Champions League, Premier League and Europa League winner with Chelsea, logs on from the Persian Gulf these days, where he is currently seeing out a glittering career...
