John Obi Mikel vs Sunday Oliseh
Both Nigeria. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
John Obi Mikel
Nigeria · 2006–2019 · CDM
- Rank in Nigeria
- #7 of 33
- Caps · Nigeria
- 91 · 6 goals
- Clubs
- Chelsea, Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, Stoke City
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.
Sunday Oliseh
Nigeria · 1993–2002 · CDM
- Rank in Nigeria
- #5 of 33
- Caps · Nigeria
- 54 · 2 goals
- Clubs
- R.F.C. de Liège, 1. FC Köln, AFC Ajax
Fernando Hierro's clearing header dropped 25 yards out on 13 June 1998, and Oliseh hit it early and low past Andoni Zubizarreta to beat Spain 3-2. Career record: 54 caps and 2 goals for Nigeria; club career at R.F.C. de Liège, 1. FC Köln, AFC Ajax.
The careers, side by side
John Obi Mikel is editorial rank 7 and Sunday Oliseh rank 5 in Nigeria's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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