Justin Obikwu
Professional footballer (born 2004)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Justin Patrick Nnamdi Obikwu[1] | ||
Date of birth | (2004-02-08) 8 February 2004 (age 20) | ||
Place of birth | Brent, England[2] | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Coventry City | ||
Youth career | |||
Harefield United | |||
2021–2023 | Coventry City | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2023– | Coventry City | 0 | (0) |
2024 | → Grimsby Town (loan) | 16 | (3) |
International career‡ | |||
2024– | Trinidad and Tobago | 2 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:03, 16 April 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12:02, 5 March 2024 (UTC) |
Justin Patrick Nnamdi Obikwu (born 8 February 2004) is a professional footballer who plays for Coventry City, as a striker. Born in England, he represents Trinidad and Tobago at international level.
Career
After playing for Harefield United,[3] and Coventry City,[4] Obikwu signed on loan for Grimsby Town in January 2024.[5][6][7]
International career
In February 2024, he was called up to the Trinidad and Tobago team for the first time for two friendlies against Jamaica.[8] On 1 March 2024, he made his international debut, starting in a 1–0 loss.[9]
Personal life
Obikwu is of Nigerian and Trinidadian descent.[10]
References
- ^ "England - J. Obikwu - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
- ^ "Squads - English Football League Championship 2023/2024". Football Squads. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "HAREFIELD U18 YOUTH PLAYER PROGRESSES TO PROFESSIONAL CLUB". www.harefieldunited.com.
- ^ Turner, Andy (18 November 2023). "Coventry City's next generation who could save the club millions". Coventry Live.
- ^ "NEWS: Justin Obikwu signs new Coventry City contract and joins Grimsby Town on loan". www.ccfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Grimsby Town sign Tharme, Wood and Obikwu" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Grimsby Town welcome new trio of young players". 12 January 2024 – via www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk.
- ^ "This is our 26-man Senior Men's Team Roster for the Two Friendlies against Jamaica on March 1st and March 3rd". facebook.com. 28 February 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Eve eyes improvement from Soca Warriors in second friendly clash with Jamaica". sportsmax.tv. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ English-born Forward Justin Obikwu anticipates debut for Trinidad and Tobago in friendly vs Jamaica on YouTube
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- 7 Sakamoto
- 8 Allen
- 9 Simms
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- 13 Wilson
- 14 Sheaf
- 15 Kitching
- 21 Bidwell
- 22 Latibeaudiere
- 24 Godden
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- 28 Eccles
- 29 Torp
- 30 Tavares
- 32 Burroughs
- 36 Howley
- 37 Costello
- 40 Collins
- 44 Tyler
- 45 Palmer
- 48 Bell
- 49 Obiwku
- 50 Di Trollio
- 52 Batanwi
- 53 Moore
- 54 Andrews
- 59 Dausch
- 61 Perry
- Mason-Clark
- Rodrigues
- Rudoni
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