The only player I saw that did that and got away with it was Eden Hazard. keep it up bro,, ,*ot like does dat acquire G wago* a*d tot dei ve do* sumti* great,,. verified account or profile. Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has reportedly pledged to financially help cash strapped Nigeria Amputee team to make it to the 2018 World Cup in Mexico. [12] Following his signing of the contract to join United, there were claims from Norway that he had received a number of threatening phone calls from unknown sources. Alcaraz 'really sad' after withdrawing from Acapulco with hamstring strain - Yahoo [14] Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson considered travelling to Oslo to visit Mikel, but decided against this after Mikel was reported to have left the country. He has an estimated net worth of $10 million. Mikel John Obi (1987-yil 22-aprelda tugilgan John Michael Nchekwube Obinna) nigeriyalik professional futbolchi, yarim himoyachi sifatida oynaydi. He was chosen by Nigeria for their 35-man preliminary Olympic team in 2016, and he was later made the teams captain. Mikel John Obi. [98] After the 20 defeat to Germany, Nigeria went on to the bronze medal match against Honduras. To adorn his garage in his mansion homes, he has some mouth-watering cars like the 2012 Mercedes Benz E-Class priced at $75,000 (N27.3 million); a Range Rover Sport valued at $60,895 (N43.6 million); a 2010 Bentley Continental GT valued at $180,000 (N82 Million); a rumoured Rolls Royce; Mercedes-Benz G500 valued at N43.6 Million. He also had a brief stint with clubs like Middlesbrough, Trabzonspor, Stoke City, and Kuwait SC before announcing his retirement. Lyn allegedly sent a fax to his agents abroad, claiming their services were no longer required by Mikel. Mikel Obi's national team career peaked in 2013 as he was instrumental in Nigerian winning the Africa Cup of Nations. Further substance was added to this claim after it was revealed that the player had impressed Chelsea manager Jos Mourinho while training with the club's first-team squad during the summer of 2004. Olga Diyachenko is a Russian model, entrepreneur, and businesswoman who became famous for being the wife of Nigerian professional footballer, John Mikel Obi. But come the weekend, he just produced the goods. Date. Although he had all that trouble on 22 July, Mikel signed a new five-year contract with Chelsea. When Manchester United signed John Obi Mikel for 4m in late April 2005 and staged a press conference to announce the exciting prospect's arrival, not many could have predicted what would happen . Look, I wasn't really kidnapped. These figures exclude the numerous brands he is affiliated with as a brand ambassador. Instagram: mikel_john_obi John Michael Nchekwube Obinna (born 22 April 1987), popularly known as Mikel John Obi, is a former retired Nigerian footballer. Mikel Obi Childhood Story - Early Life and Family Background: For his Biography starters, John Michael Nchekwube Obinna, known as John Obi Mikel, John Mikel Obi or Mikel John Obi was born on the 22nd of April 1987. [15] Staying in a London hotel and some nine days after disappearing, Mikel stated on Sky Sports News that he had been pressured into signing the contract with United without his agent present, claims rebuffed by both Manchester United and Lyn. John Obi Mikel says former Chelsea teammate Eden Hazard was the 'laziest footballer he's ever seen' before describing what he was like in training. As a result of this settlement, all claims in this matter were withdrawn. In 2006, he made a controversial transfer to English club Chelsea after Manchester United claimed they had already signed him. He originally hails from Enugu State, in the eastern part of Nigeria. Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has announced his retirement from professional football at 35 years of age. Turkish Football Federation player ID. John Obi Mikel says former Chelsea teammate Eden Hazard was the 'laziest footballer he's ever seen' before describing what he was like in training. However, the lawsuit was ultimately decided in favour of Chelsea FC, who later signed Obi from Lyn Football Oslo for the 20062007 season. Sep 27, 2022 . Having thrived at Boro in a six-month deal in the second-half of 2019-20, Mikel could return to the Riverside Stadium for a second spell at the Championship club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); John Michael Nchekwube Obinna Obi, professionally known as John Mikel Obi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defensive Midfielder for Stoke City. He controversially moved to English team Chelsea in 2006 after Manchester United allegedly claimed to have already signed him. Nairalanders sha, una ITK too much. Mikel conceded a foul just outside the 18-yard box. unbelievable performance in the 2012 UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich, Graham Potter Shares His Emotions Following The Queen's Passing, Chelsea And Arsenal Legend Emmanuel Petit Speaks On The Blues' Recent Struggles, hy Chelsea Vs Liverpool At Stamford Bridge Has Been Postponed, Report: Todd Boehly 'Impressed' By Christoph Freund's Red Bull Model, Report: Chelsea Having Talks With Christoph Freun, 'We Just Didn't Have A Shared Vision For The Future' - Todd Boehly On Thomas Tuchel's Sacking, 'We Want To Entertain' - Graham Potter Prepares To Win Back The Fans. The Enugu State Police stated that they rescued Michael Obi on 2 July after a gunfight. [68][69] Mikel made 19 appearances for Boro, scoring once against Rotherham United on 5 May 2019 as the team narrowly missed out on a play-off spot finishing seventh. [88] Mikel cited an injury, but because he did not attend an independent check by Nigerian officials, he was dropped. There were some tough times. [97] On 13 August 2016, Mikel scored his first ever Olympic goal in a 20 win against Denmark to advance to the semi-final. [43][44], Before the start of their league campaign, Mikel's father was abducted in his native Nigeria on 10 August; despite this, Mikel started in the club's opening fixture against Stoke City at Britannia Stadium. In 2016, before Mikel moved to China, he again changed his name, with the midfielder this time taking the lead and re-organising his name as 'Mikel John Obi'. Lyn descended deeper into financial problems in the seasons that followed issues that were not as a direct result of the Mikel case and filed for . During his west London tenure, Mikel won two Premier League titles, three FA Cup's, a League Cup, a Champions League and a Europa League. Follow: Instagram; Premier League Record. There was tackles flying in, there was fights at the training ground. View the player profile of Stoke City Midfielder John Obi Mikel, including statistics and photos, on the official website of the Premier League. [94] He helped the team to reach the knockout stage for the first time since 1998. He was like, 'Can you pass me the ball?' John Mikel Obi. [31] Mikel provided another assist for a Drogba goal in a 50 win over FA Cup finalists and relegated side Portsmouth on 24 March, as Chelsea cut United's lead at the top of the table to one point. Suas principais caractersticas so o bom passe de longa distncia, as enfiadas de bola e os chutes de fora da rea. Browse 121 john mikel obi feature stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Mikel was dropped for over a month, during which his father Michael voiced his concerns over his son's behaviour. [100][101], In July 2019, Mikel said that the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations would be his last tournament for Nigeria. [74][75] He made his Stoke debut on 13 September 2020 in a 00 draw away at Millwall. Mikel expressed his delight at joining United in a hastily arranged press conference, where he was pictured holding up a Manchester United shirt bearing the squad number 21. While many new managers continued to play Mikel as a holding midfielder, no one was as good at developing talent as the "Special One". [66] On 14 April 2018, he scored his second league goal for Tianjin, and first goal of the season against Guangzhou R&F. "[54] Mikel's strong performances in the final stages of the season and his impressive display in Munich helped Chelsea secure Champions League football next season despite finishing in sixth place, knocking London rivals Tottenham into the UEFA Europa League. Mikel Obi is currently in a relationship with a Russian beauty, Olga Diyachenko, and they have beautiful twin daughters together, whose names are Ava and Mia. 2212976. He also earns an annual salary of $4 million. John Obi Mikel, a Nigerian midfielder, had one of the most shocking and controversial soccer transfers to have ever happened.Mikel played for Lyn, a Norwegian team from 2004-2006 where he played a very important role in the team.So, impressed by his skills, clubs were willing to get him to the Premier League. Instagram: mikel_john_obiTwitter: @mikel_john_obi, Early Life Precious Dede was born on the 18th of January, 1980, in Lagos State, which falls in the southwestern, Early Life & Education Ann Chiejine was born on the 2nd of February, 1974 in Imo State, Nigeria. John Obi Mikel: the unsung hero every team must have: Unfortunately, Mourinho left the club, before he could truly develop the teenage sensation. Mikel John Obi (2016-) Date of birth. 1:50. . He entered the second game against Zimbabwe, nevertheless, early in the second half. But there was a public announcement in Norway that, if anyone saw me, they should report it to the police, so we had to go and hide. He gained notoriety after representing Nigeria at the FIFA Under-17 World Championships held in Finland under the name John Obi Mikel. Without Club . Football, called the king of sports, is a big industry that generates vast profits not just for the clubs and fans but the players as well. He has 6 houses now. [89] At the tournament, he scored one goal and registered one assist in a match against Benin to help Nigeria qualify for the quarter-finals against hosts Ghana, where they lost 21 to their West African rivals.[90]. Speaking to radio show Dubai Eye 103.8, the former midfielder opened up about the standards in training, although a certain Belgium international didn't exactly get stuck in. On 6 January 2017, Chinese club Tianjin TEDA signed Mikel on a free transfer. "[6][107] Michael Obi was found alive on 22 August 2011, in the Nigerian city of Kano. [70] He was released by Middlesbrough at the end of the 201819 season. John Mikel Obi net worth is $50 million making him one of tyhe richest footballers in Africa. When rolling in huge sums of money, it is only natural to want to buy cars that match such a standard of life. Manu Kone is set to leave Borussia Monchengladbach in the summer and he dreams of joining either Chelsea or Real Madrid. Mikel rejoined Stoke City in August 2020 after returning to England and later moved on to Kuwait SC before announcing his retirement on September 27, 2022. The summer of 2008 saw veteran defensive midfielder Claude Makll transferred to French club Paris Saint-Germain, leaving the defensive midfield position vacant. Press Esc to cancel. Within ten minutes of coming on, he had supplied both the corner that resulted in Christian Obodo heading the game's opening goal, and scored Nigeria's second goal. During his contract with the Chinese football club in 2017, his net worth was more than $25 million. Following Honda and Tour: Botafogo want Mikel - Free agent confirms talks "I don't feel comfortable" . Mikel assisted Victor Moses and scored a goal in a 3-1 victory for Chelsea over Algeria in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Following Chelseas refusal to renew his contract, John Obi Mikel left the English club on a free transfer the following day and joined the Chinese team Tianjin TEDA. So what was it like back then? Obi stood out to scouts and was later picked to play for top-flight club Plateau United, a side that had previously developed stars Celestine Babayaro, Victor Obinna and Chris Obodo, among others, that went on to success in European leagues. Obviously, [Manchester] United were trying to get hold of me. Nigeria lost to Germany 2-0 before moving on to play Honduras for the bronze medal. [47] Following a run of disappointing fixtures, including a catastrophic 31 loss to Napoli in the Champions League round of 16 first leg[48] and a 10 defeat to West Brom,[49] Villas-Boas was sacked by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich. [50] In both of these matches, Mikel was an unused substitute for the Blues. And I had [former Chelsea owner] Roman Abramovich on the other side, putting me up in London, hiding me somewhere where only a few people knew where I was. Mikel remained at the club for 11 years and won two Premier League titles, three FA Cups, the League Cup, the Champions League and Europa League. Reports say Chelsea /Super Eagles midfielder, Mikel Obi is building a mini estate in the Ajah/Badore new development area of Lagos. When he left Chelsea, he spent a year at Chinese side Tianjin TEDA and then joined Middlesbrough in January 2019 on a short term deal before stints at Trabzonspor in Turkey and moving back to England to play for Stoke in 2020. In Nigeria's first group game, against Ghana, Mikel was an unused substitute. He stood there, when the training started. In July 2019, he joined Trabzonspor on a free transfer. John Michael Nchekwube Obinna. mikel_john_obi. In subsequent games, Mourinho deployed Mikel as a starter in a holding role in key games where he impressed greatly, notably in the ChelseaTottenham Hotspur FA Cup sixth round replay, the Champions League quarter-final games against Valencia, the Champions League semi-final games against Liverpool and also the victorious 2007 FA Cup Final against Manchester United. John Mikel . While we work diligently to ensure that our numbers are as accurate as possible, unless otherwise indicated they are only estimates. Manchester United's rival Premier League club, Chelsea, later issued a counter-claim suggesting that they already had an agreement with Mikel and his agents, but Lyn denied this claim. MV. 2 others are situated in China and Surrey. Join 5,000+ others. It is unknown if the marriage between the duo has been formalised. The Enugu State Police stated that they rescued Michael Obi on 2 July after a gunfight.[110][111]. Ben Ugbana. He is often regarded as one of the most decorated footballers in Nigerian football history. Founded on January 22, 1995, THISDAY is published by THISDAY NEWSPAPERS LTD., 35 Creek Road Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria with offices in 36 states of Nigeria , the Federal Capital Territory and around . Speaking in 2016, however, Mikel said,"People change in any walk of life, maybe he [Mourinho] decided he wanted to do better in a different way and he didn't need me anymore. Mikel is a Super Eagles icon. [87], In 2007, Mikel was suspended from all Nigerian national teams after manager Berti Vogts dropped him from the squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Niger for failing to attend their previous match against Uganda. He is one of the most talented and successful Nigerian players of his time. The court also ordered him to pay 20,000 kroner (1,944) in costs. PLEASE Follow us on Instagram> Follow us Here @carmartNigeria. A few weeks later, Mikel reportedly went missing while watching a match in the stands and Manchester United accusing Chelsea of kidnapping the football star. 2023 Celebrity Net Worth / All Rights Reserved. [17] FIFA dismissed these claims in August 2005, stating there was insufficient evidence to bring a case against Chelsea. It was a career he could only have dreamed of when he was just a young boy hoping to one day emulate Nigeria superstars Nwankwo Kanu and Jay-Jay Okocha. He plays in one position. [79], On 1 July 2021, Mikel cancelled his contract agreement with Stoke and moved to Kuwait SC. Mikel John Obi (born John Michael Nchekwube Obinna; 22 April 1987) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. Mikel is now 35 and has now retired and whatever you thought about him, he made an incredible impact. [85], Mikel represented the Nigeria under-20 team at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship and won the Silver Ball for the second-best player at the tournament (behind Lionel Messi) as the Africans finished runner-up to Argentina. Nice investment but why name it chelsea estate when chelsea won't name their stand after you? On 5 June 2010, Mikel was ruled out of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa due to injury. Meet Khalid Ghanayem and our global brand ambassador John Obi Mikal to learn more about our S.M.I.L.E concept Following the tournament, Mikel failed to return to Lyn, whereupon the club subsequently lodged a complaint with FIFA. He made a total of 372 appearances in a Chelsea shirt, and experienced arguably the most successful spell in the club's history alongside John Terry, Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard. The couple got married in 2015 and welcomed twin girls the same year. [21] On 19 July, Chelsea were granted a work permit for Mikel after they completed the 16million signing in June 2006. In particular, the football player invests money in the real estate market. Mikel was assigned a security guard and moved to a safe hotel. Name in native language. (2) (3) (4), (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (Reply) (Go Down), What Is Happening To My Decking? Mikel John Obi (born John Michael Nchekwube Obinna; 22 April 1987) 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. Prior to being selected for the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations team, he did not play for the national team once more. He played 91 times for Nigeria throughout the course of a 14-year international career, between 2005 and 2019, and scored six goals. John Michael Nchekwube Obinna (lahir 22 April 1987), dikenal juga dengan John Obi Mikel, Mikel John Obi, atau John Mikel Obi merupakan pemain sepak bola Nigeria berposisi sebagai gelandang yang bermain untuk Kuwait SC dan untuk tim nasional Nigeria . He was most commonly referred to as "John Obi Mikel" upon his arrival at Chelsea, but on 31 July 2006, he stated that he prefers to be called Mikel John Obi instead,[104] and he officially changed his name to Mikel John Obi in 2016. 22/23 . number of subscribers. John Obi Mikels decision to join Chelsea instead of Manchester United in 2006 changed lives, according to the man himself. pic.twitter.com/MjbE0NtWyC. He is often regarded as one of the most decorated footballers in Nigerian football history. Mikel John Obi's career acheivements at Chelsea. His record of achievements as a soccer player has made him a sought-after personality today and added some figures to his bank account. 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