How many caps did Celestine Babayaro win for Nigeria?

Celestine Babayaro won 27 caps for Nigeria, scoring 0 goals.

Which clubs did Celestine Babayaro play for?

R.S.C. Anderlecht (1994–1997), Plateau United (1994–1994), Chelsea (1997–2005), Newcastle United (2005–2008), LA Galaxy (2008–2008).

Where does Celestine Babayaro rank among Nigeria's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Celestine Babayaro #21 of Nigeria's 33 greatest players of all time.

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21 / Nigeria · 1995–2004

Celestine Babayaro

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Caps · Nigeria

Goals · Nigeria

Life

1978

Clubs

R.S.C. Anderlecht, Chelsea, Newcastle United

#21

Editorial rank of 33 for Nigeria

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

He was 16 years and 86 days old when Anderlecht put him into a Champions League tie against Steaua Bucharest in November 1994, and no younger player appeared in the competition for the next 26 years. Career record: 27 caps and 0 goals for Nigeria; club career at R.S.C. Anderlecht, Chelsea, Newcastle United.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1994–1997	R.S.C. Anderlecht
1994–1994	Plateau United
1997–2005	Chelsea
2005–2008	Newcastle United
2008–2008	LA Galaxy
Nigeria	27 caps, 0 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Nigeria checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Nigeria checked 4 October 2026

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Around Babayaro in the almanac

One rank above: Wilfred Ndidi at #20.

One rank below: Christian Chukwu at #22.

Nigeria's editorial top five: Jay-Jay Okocha · Nwankwo Kanu · Rashidi Yekini · Finidi George · Sunday Oliseh.

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