Shola Ameobi
Nigerian footballer (born 1981)
Biography
Foluwashola "Shola" Ameobi (born 12 October 1981) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a striker.
He spent 14 years at Newcastle United, making 397 official appearances and scoring 79 goals, and received a winner's medal when they won the Championship in 2010. He has the fifth most appearances as a substitute in the Premier League. On leaving Newcastle in 2014, he briefly represented Gaziantep BB in Turkey, before brief spells at Crystal Palace, Bolton Wanderers, Fleetwood Town, and Notts County.
Born in Nigeria but raised in England, Ameobi was capped by the England under-21 team before making his Nigeria debut in 2012 and representing them at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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Career highlights
Teams
- Newcastle United F.C.
- Stoke City F.C.
- Gaziantep F.K.
- Crystal Palace F.C.
- England national under-21 association football team
- Nigeria men's national football team
- Bolton Wanderers F.C.
- Fleetwood Town F.C.
- Gaziantepspor
Family
- Siblings
- Sammy AmeobiTomi Ameobi
Quick answers about Shola Ameobi
- How old is Shola Ameobi?
- Shola Ameobi is 44 years old (born October 12, 1981).
- When is Shola Ameobi's birthday?
- Shola Ameobi was born on October 12, 1981.
- Where was Shola Ameobi born?
- Shola Ameobi was born in Zaria.
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- Shola Ameobi's zodiac sign is Libra.
- How tall is Shola Ameobi?
- Shola Ameobi is 1.91 m (6′3″) tall.
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- Shola Ameobi is a citizen of Nigeria, United Kingdom.
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- Shola Ameobi is known as association football player.
