How many caps did John Obi Mikel win for Nigeria?

John Obi Mikel won 91 caps for Nigeria, scoring 6 goals.

Which clubs did John Obi Mikel play for?

Lyn 1896 FK (2004–2006), Chelsea (2006–2017), Tianjin Jinmen Tiger (2017–2018), Middlesbrough (2019–2019), Trabzonspor (2019–2020), Stoke City (2020–2021), Kuwait SC (2021–2021).

Where does John Obi Mikel rank among Nigeria's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks John Obi Mikel #7 of Nigeria's 33 greatest players of all time.

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07 / Nigeria · 2006–2019

John Obi Mikel

CDM box-to-box

Caps · Nigeria

Goals · Nigeria

Life

1987

Clubs

Chelsea, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, Stoke City

Editorial rank of 33 for Nigeria

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

On 26 June 2018, the day Nigeria played Argentina at the World Cup, he learned his father had been kidnapped, said nothing to the dressing room and played the full ninety minutes. Career record: 91 caps and 6 goals for Nigeria; club career at Chelsea, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, Stoke City.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q166984

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Career record

2004–2006	Lyn 1896 FK
2006–2017	Chelsea
2017–2018	Tianjin Jinmen Tiger
2019–2019	Middlesbrough
2019–2020	Trabzonspor
2020–2021	Stoke City
2021–2021	Kuwait SC
Nigeria	91 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 Mikel in the almanac

One rank above: Victor Osimhen at #6.

One rank below: Taribo West at #8.

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

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