How many caps did Finidi George win for Nigeria?

Finidi George won 62 caps for Nigeria, scoring 6 goals.

Which clubs did Finidi George play for?

Calabar Rovers (1989–1989), Heartland (1990–1990), Sharks (1991–1993), AFC Ajax (1993–1996), Real Betis Balompié (1996–2000), RCD Mallorca (2000–2001), Ipswich Town (2001–2003), RCD Mallorca (2004–2004).

Where does Finidi George rank among Nigeria's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Finidi George #4 of Nigeria's 33 greatest players of all time.

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04 / Nigeria · 1991–2002

Finidi George

RM dribblercreator

Caps · Nigeria

Goals · Nigeria

Life

1971

Clubs

AFC Ajax, Real Betis Balompié, Ipswich Town

Editorial rank of 33 for Nigeria

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Against Greece on 30 June 1994 he dinked the ball over Christos Karkamanis, then dropped onto all fours, crawled towards the corner flag and cocked a leg like a dog marking its patch. Career record: 62 caps and 6 goals for Nigeria; club career at AFC Ajax, Real Betis Balompié, Ipswich Town.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1989–1989	Calabar Rovers
1990–1990	Heartland
1991–1993	Sharks
1993–1996	AFC Ajax
1996–2000	Real Betis Balompié
2000–2001	RCD Mallorca
2001–2003	Ipswich Town
2004–2004	RCD Mallorca
Nigeria	62 caps, 6 goals

Sources

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

Shared the era

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Around George in the almanac

One rank above: Rashidi Yekini at #3.

One rank below: Sunday Oliseh at #5.

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

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