John Obi Mikel

Defensive Midfield

Mikel John Obi, also known as John Obi Mikel, is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.

Career

• Lyn 1896 FK 2004–2006
• Chelsea F.C. 2006–2017
• Tianjin Jinmen Tiger F.C. 2017–2018
• Middlesbrough F.C. 2019–2019
• Trabzonspor 2019–2020
• Stoke City F.C. 2020–2021
• Kuwait SC 2021–2021
• Nigeria national under-20 football team 2005–2005
• Nigeria men's national football team 2006–2019

Stories

• Oscar's Earnings Since Leaving Chelsea for China
• John Obi Mikel Sparks Outrage With Jordan Henderson Comments After Chelsea 5-1 Bournemouth
• Arsenal news: Ezri Konsa injury update and Gunners signing recalls Mikel Arteta's promises
• Arsenal news: Mikel Arteta suffers fresh blow as what Gunners boss told new signing emerges
• Chelsea hero Willian ranks Frank Lampard’s management above Blues title winner
• Willian opens up on 'unhappy' spell at Arsenal and relationship with Mikel Arteta
• Willian reveals Mikel Arteta's 'broken promises' made him want to quit Arsenal just THREE months after joining - and claims Gunners boss lacked 'human' side of management
• ‘We are suffering’ – Mikel claims Chelsea ‘failed’ in transfer window as he blasts £125m mistake