John Utaka
Nigerian footballer · Nigeria · On the map · Footballers · Born 1982 · age 44
John Chukwudi Utaka is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a striker and is currently a youth coach at Montpellier. He is the older brother of fellow professional footballer Peter Utaka.
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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026
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2023“If the opportunity comes to coach a team in Europe, I will embrace it. My dream is to win the trophies that I didn’t win as a player. I want to win them as a coach.”In their words25 April 2023My Desire Is To Win UCL Title As A Coach -Utaka. Complete Sports2016“I hope to win another trophy with Ismaily. I chose to return to Ismaily because I love the atmosphere here as I still remember the previous period that I spent here.”In their words15 July 2016Nigerian fan-favorite Utaka starts another spell with Egypt's Ismaily. Ahram Online2014“I don’t know because football is a very funny game, sometimes you never know. You can never tell.”In their words15 April 2014UTAKA: EAGLES CAN WIN 2014 WORLD CUP. AfricanFootball.com1982Born8 January 1982
People around John
Nwankwo Kanu Teammate at Nigeria national team, 2002-2011
Papa Bouba Diop Teammate at R.C. Lens, 2002-2004
Arnold Mvuemba Teammate at Portsmouth F.C., 2007-2009
Cyril Jeunechamp Teammate at Stade Rennais F.C., 2005-2007
Mikel John Obi Teammate at Nigeria national team, 2006-2014
Yakubu Teammate at Nigeria national team, 2002-2012
Peter Odemwingie Teammate at Nigeria national team, 2002-2014
Seydou Keita Teammate at R.C. Lens, 2002-2005
Joseph Yobo Teammate at Nigeria national team, 2002-2014
David James Teammate at Portsmouth F.C., 2007-2010
Taye Taiwo Teammate at Nigeria national team, 2004-2011
Vincent Enyeama Teammate at Nigeria national team, 2002-2014- Kalu Uche Teammate at Nigeria national team, 2003-2012
Sani Kaita Teammate at Nigeria national team, 2005-2010
Tal Ben Haim Teammate at Portsmouth F.C., 2009-2011
Rabiu Afolabi Teammate at Nigeria national team, 2002-2010
Ayila Yussuf Teammate at Nigeria national team, 2005-2011
Dele Aiyenugba Teammate at Nigeria national team, 2005-2011
Djimi Traoré Teammate at Portsmouth F.C., 2007-2009
Cihan Özkara Teammate at Sivasspor, 2013-2015
Patrick Barul Teammate at R.C. Lens, 2002-2005- Yazid Kaïssi Teammate at R.C. Lens, 2002-2005
Yohan Lachor Teammate at R.C. Lens, 2002-2005- Dagui Bakari Teammate at R.C. Lens, 2002-2005
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Correct this familyCareer 12
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Sivasspor2013-20154712
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club2011-20136812
Portsmouth F.C.2007-20119010
Stade Rennais F.C.2005-20076322
R.C. Lens2002-200510224
Nigeria2002-2014436
Al Sadd Sports Club2001-20022714
Ismaily SC2000-20012117
Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC1998-20004512
Enugu Rangers1997-199862
Enugu Rangers1996-1997
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About this person
Country
Nigeria
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1982 · age 44
