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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.
🤬 MIKEL V MUDRYK @mikel_john_obi and @chrismchardy19 are back with a new ‘Taking the Mikel’ episode… and Chelsea’s No10 gets some friendly advice… 🫣 The guys also discuss: 🇮🇹 Maresca’s appointment 🔵 Transfer needs 🏆 Ancelotti’s secrets 🇹🇷 Mourinho warning 🫱🏿🫲🏻 Fergie ‘feud’ over? 🤔 Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel or ...
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 Lyn ...
Dec 14, 2023 · 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 become common ...
Sep 28, 2022 · Former Nigeria international John Mikel Obi has retired from football at the age of 35, declaring himself "very satisfied with all I was able to achieve" during 18 years in the game. The ...
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. He was renowned for saving his best performances for the big occasion, and his highlight in a Chelsea shirt came on ...
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 · 27 Sep 22. 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. Having given the Blues over a decade of service ...
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 included 11 ...
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 playing for ...
