How many caps did Chidi Nwanu win for Nigeria?

Chidi Nwanu won 20 caps for Nigeria, scoring 0 goals.

Which clubs did Chidi Nwanu play for?

K.V.C. Westerlo (1989–1990), K.S.K. Beveren (1991–1994), R.S.C. Anderlecht (1994–1995), Sint-Truidense V.V. (1995–1996), R.S.C. Anderlecht (1996–1997), RKC Waalwijk (1997–1998).

Where does Chidi Nwanu rank among Nigeria's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Chidi Nwanu #27 of Nigeria's 33 greatest players of all time.

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27 / Nigeria · 1988–1997

Chidi Nwanu

RB box-to-boxleader

Caps · Nigeria

Goals · Nigeria

Life

1967

Clubs

K.S.K. Beveren, R.S.C. Anderlecht, Sint-Truidense V.V.

#27

Editorial rank of 33 for Nigeria

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Foxboro Stadium, 5 July 1994: Nwanu was in the Nigeria back line that held a lead over Italy until the 88th minute, when Roberto Baggio equalised and took the tie to extra time. Career record: 20 caps and 0 goals for Nigeria; club career at K.S.K. Beveren, R.S.C. Anderlecht, Sint-Truidense V.V..

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q582325

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Career record

1989–1990	K.V.C. Westerlo
1991–1994	K.S.K. Beveren
1994–1995	R.S.C. Anderlecht
1995–1996	Sint-Truidense V.V.
1996–1997	R.S.C. Anderlecht
1997–1998	RKC Waalwijk
Nigeria	20 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 Nwanu in the almanac

One rank above: Henry Nwosu at #26.

One rank below: Emmanuel Okala at #28.

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

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