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Joseph Yobo

Nigerian association football player · Nigeria · On the map · Footballers · Born 1980 · age 46

Joseph Michael Yobo is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a centre back.

Joseph Yobo is read about 132 times a day, in 45 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 15 September 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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A life in dates

2019“Nigeria is always blessed with talent.”In their words12 July 2019. Goal.com

2018“It feels good to see that they want everybody to be a part of the football show by bringing it to their homes.”In their words3 May 2018. The Nation Newspaper

2010“It’s been a long way. It was a big one, I just think it is destiny - because its unusual.”In their words29 March 2010. BellaNaija.com

1980Born6 September 1980

People around Joseph

Career 10

ClubYearsAppsGoals
Norwich City F.C.201480
Fenerbahçe Istanbul2012-2014211
Fenerbahçe Istanbul2010-2012692
Everton F.C.2003-20121968
Everton F.C.2002-2003240
Olympique de Marseille2001-2003230
C.D. Tenerife2001-200200
Nigeria2001-20141017
Nigeria U201999-2000
Standard Liège1998-2001462

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In their own words 5

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Joseph Yobo
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5 statements, newest first
  1. I disagree with those worrying about Super Eagles defence... What is important is experience.

    , Own words

  2. This is it for me. My family needs me. It's been a long road.

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  3. Everton is the perfect club for a brave player like Alex Iwobi and I know it's the right step to becoming a great player.

    , Own words

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About this person

Country
Nigeria
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1980 · age 46