Joel Obi

Nigerian footballer who played for Inter Milan

Joel Obi - Nigerian footballer who played for Inter Milan
Born

May 22nd, 1991
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Nigeria

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Born in 1991, a footballer played as a midfielder. Developed at the youth academy of Inter Milan, debuting in Serie A in 2010. Contributed to Inter's success in the 2010-11 Coppa Italia, securing the title. Additionally played for the Nigerian national team, participating in both the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Later played for various clubs, including Parma and Chievo.

Debuted in Serie A for Inter Milan in 2010

Won Coppa Italia with Inter Milan in 2011

Played in 2014 FIFA World Cup for Nigeria

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