Mikel John Obi



Mikel John Obi (born John Michael Nchekwube Obinna; 22 April 1987) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.

Quotes

 * Yeah, they probably think I was, you know, I'm a bit underrated. But it's not something that really got to me. I mean, I was just there doing my work, you know, enjoying playing football and enjoying being at the club. But when it comes down to the national team, I was always someone who is more, you can look at me as someone who was underrated.
 * “I am happy with this partnership and I promise to do my best to encourage and inspire the youths towards national development, not just in football but in other sports like Basketball, Boxing among others.”
 * Mikel Obi admits being an underrated player at Chelsea. pulsesports.ng, 7 April 2023.
 * Mikel Obi said: “I feel highly honoured to be appointed as Youth Ambassador of this country, it is a great feeling.
 * The Championship is like war. Every game is tough and horrible. The Premier League is easier and people play easy.
 * INTERVIEW: My best Super Eagles coach is a Nigerian – Mikel. Premium Times (Nigeria), 2 July 2022.


 * I’ve never been a Ronaldo fan really. For me, when a player has so much ego, I don’t really get it. He’s never been one of my favourite players and that’s why I always go for Messi really.
 * “It’s just horrible” – Former Chelsea hero Mikel Obi reveals true feelings about Cristiano Ronaldo following Man United exit. soccernet.ng, 24 November 2022.