John Obi Mikel Net Worth, spouse, young children, awards, movies

Key facts:

John Obi Mikel began his football career at a young age and was chosen for the Pepsi Football Academy when he was just 12 years old.

He played for Nigeria at the FIFA Under-17 World Championships and led the team to the finals, where he was named the second best player in the tournament.

In 2006, Mikel signed with Chelsea after a controversial transfer saga involving Manchester United and accusations of kidnapping.

Throughout his career, Mikel has earned several individual honors, including being named African Young Player of the Year in 2005 and 2006.

He has also been awarded Chelsea Young Player of the Year in 2007 and 2008, showcasing his exceptional talent and impact on the team.

Basic Information About John Obi Mikel

Category	Athletes › Soccer Players
Professions	Football player, Athlete
Net worth	$45,000,000
Date of birth	1987-04-22 (37 years old)
Place of birth	Jos
Nationality	Nigeria
Gender	Male
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Social Media	↗︎ Wikipedia

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John Obi Mikel's photos

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Date taken: 28 December 2009

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Original Source: Own work
Author: Oleg Bkhambri (Voltmetro)
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Date taken: 22 June 2018