Which clubs did Taribo West play for?

Sharks (1990–1990), Enugu Rangers (1991–1991), Bridge (1992–1992), AJ Auxerre (1993–1997), Inter Milan (1997–1999), AC Milan (1999–2000), Derby County (2000–2001), 1. FC Kaiserslautern (2001–2002), FK Partizan (2003–2004), Al-Arabi SC (2004–2005), Plymouth Argyle (2005–2005), Paykan (2007–2007).

Where does Taribo West rank among Nigeria's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Taribo West #8 of Nigeria's 33 greatest players of all time.

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08 / Nigeria · 1994–2005

Taribo West

CB leaderanchor

Life

1974

Clubs

AJ Auxerre, Inter Milan, Derby County

Editorial rank of 33 for Nigeria

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

He dyed his braids to match the shirt, green and white at France 98, and he played every minute of Nigeria's six matches at Atlanta 1996. Career record: club career at AJ Auxerre, Inter Milan, Derby County.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1990–1990	Sharks
1991–1991	Enugu Rangers
1992–1992	Bridge
1993–1997	AJ Auxerre
1997–1999	Inter Milan
1999–2000	AC Milan
2000–2001	Derby County
2001–2002	1. FC Kaiserslautern
2003–2004	FK Partizan
2004–2005	Al-Arabi SC
2005–2005	Plymouth Argyle
2007–2007	Paykan

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

Nigeria legends whose careers overlapped West's

The world's great CBs

Around West in the almanac

One rank above: John Obi Mikel at #7.

One rank below: Victor Ikpeba at #9.

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

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