“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.”
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Joseph Yobo
Joseph Michael Yobo is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a centre back.
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sports · Nigerian footballer (born 1980) · association football player · also Joseph Yobo, Joseph Michael Yobo, Yobo
Born 6 September 1980 · Q147896
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2026· 6 entries
“You can never truly tell what will happen; the future is always in God's hands. As for whether I will join politics, you can never say never.”
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“It's always an honour to represent the national team in any capacity, but the only reason I hesitated to join the coaching crew was because of how coaches are treated. It's not encouraging... The way coaches are treated in Nigeria, they don't always succeed, so I thought, why should I join them?”
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“This is it for me. My family needs me. It's been a long road.”
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“I am bringing back that motivation. As a former captain, I”
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“This is it. I can look back on my career with great pride. I wanted to leave on a high for my country. Defeat by France was not the right way to go but I”
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2025· 2 entries
ESPN: Super Eagles legend Joseph Yobo warns Nigeria against a slow start in AFCON group
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Vanguard: Joseph Yobo and wife, Adaeze celebrate marital bliss
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2020· 2 entries
ESPN.com: Joseph Yobo caught in the middle of NFF vs Rohr battle for influence
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ESPN: Nigeria World Cup vet Joseph Yobo 'excited' after landing assistant job
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2018· 2 entries
The Nation Newspaper: Joseph Yobo urges Nigerians to get PVC
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Naija Gist - Latest: Joseph Yobo's wife shares testimony about daughter as she clocks 1
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2015· 2 entries
The Nation Newspaper: Joseph Yobo celebrates wife at 25
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Naija Gist - Latest: Joseph Yobo hails Super Eagles captain
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2014· 4 entries
INFORMATION NIGERIA: See How Joseph Yobo And Wife Spent Christmas
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Larry Brown Sports: Joseph Yobo gives up own goal to seal Nigeria’s fate (Video)
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INFORMATION NIGERIA: Joseph Yobo Joins Norwich On-Loan.
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Played for Norwich City F.C. (2014–2014) — 8 appearances, 0 goals.
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2013· 4 entries
Won the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria (2013).
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Won: Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria (2013).
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Won award: Officer of the Order of the Niger (2013).
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Won: Turkish Cup with Fenerbahce (2012–13).
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2012· 3 entries
Won: Turkish Cup with Fenerbahce (2011–12).
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Goal: Joseph Yobo, Nwankwo Kanu & the five most-capped Nigerian players
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Played for Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2012–2014) — 21 appearances, 1 goals.
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2011· 2 entries
Won the Turkish Super Lig with Fenerbahce (2010-2011).
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Won: Süper Lig with Fenerbahce (2010–11).
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2010· 2 entries
Played for Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2010–2012) — 69 appearances, 2 goals.
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Following a brief courtship, Yobo married former MBGN Adaeze Igwe in a midnight ceremony held in Jos
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2009· 1 entry
Runner-up: FA Cup with Everton (2008–09).
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2007· 1 entry
Yobo set up the Joseph Yobo Charity Foundation, to help under-privileged children in Nigeria
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2006· 1 entry
In signing a new contract with Everton lead to rumours of a move to Arsenal, but on 22 July, Yobo committed himself to Goodison Park until 2010
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2003· 2 entries
After a dispute between Yobo and Marseille was settled, with Everton agreeing a fixed additional fee of £4 million
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Played for Everton F.C. (2003–2012) — 196 appearances, 8 goals.
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2002· 2 entries
Joined Everton in 2002.
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Played for Everton F.C. (2002–2003) — 24 appearances, 0 goals.
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2001· 6 entries
Joined Tenerife in 2001.
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Played for Olympique de Marseille (2001–2003) — 23 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for C.D. Tenerife (2001–2002) — 0 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Nigeria men's national football team (2001–2014) — 101 appearances, 7 goals.
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“I disagree with those worrying about Super Eagles defence... What is important is experience. Yes, we may not have experienced senior players in that area but we have talented, fearless young players who can hold their own against any team.”
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Joined Marseille in 2001.
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1999· 1 entry
Played for Nigeria national under-20 football team (1999–2000).
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1998· 2 entries
Joined Standard in 1998.
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Played for Standard Liège (1998–2001) — 46 appearances, 2 goals.
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1997· 1 entry
Joined Standard in 1997.
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1980· 1 entry
Born 1980-09-06.
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