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Victor Obinna (Victor Nsofor Obinna) was born on 25 March, 1987 in Jos, Nigeria, is a Nigerian footballer. Discover Victor Obinna's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 36 years old?

Popular As Victor Nsofor Obinna
Occupation N/A
Age 36 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 25 March 1987
Birthday 25 March
Birthplace Jos, Nigeria
Nationality Nigeria

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Victor Obinna Height, Weight & Measurements

At 36 years old, Victor Obinna height is 1.80 m and Weight 172 lbs.

Physical Status
Height 1.80 m
Weight 172 lbs
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Victor Obinna Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Victor Obinna worth at the age of 36 years old? Victor Obinna’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Victor Obinna's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income footballer

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1930

On 30 January, Obinna scored a hat-trick in a FA Cup 4th round tie against Nottingham Forest, leading West Ham to a 3–2 victory.

He followed that up three days later with two goals as West Ham beat Blackpool 3–1 at Bloomfield Road.

1987

Victor Nsofor Obinna (born 25 March 1987) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Obinna in Igbo, literally means "father's heart".

2002

The accident occurred only a few hundred yards away from where former Chievo player Jason Mayélé was killed in a car accident in 2002.

2004

But also reported that Chievo formed an agreement with Internazionale that Obinna first registered as Chievo player in order to use the non-EU registration quota of Chievo, like Júlio César in the 2004–05 season.

Then he would be call back to Inter.

2005

Obinna was signed by Italian club Chievo on a five-year contract in July 2005.

In his first season with Chievo, Obinna scored six goals in 26 games, including a goal on his Serie A debut against Parma in a 1–0 win, 11 September 2005.

Obinna was a member of the U-20 Flying Eagles that won the gold in Benin in the African Youth Tournament in 2005 he was called up to the Nigerian senior squad at the 2006 African Cup of Nations, scoring once before his side's semifinal elimination.

2006

He made his full international debut for Nigeria at the 2006 African Cup of Nations, scoring once in three appearances as his side were eliminated in the semi-finals.

Obinna played for Nigerian clubs Plateau United and Kwara United, he went on trials with Italian clubs Internazionale, Perugia and Juventus before signing with Brazilian club Internacional, but international clearance problems meant that the transfer was never finalised.

He rejoined Enyimba to take part in their domestic league campaign and CAF Champions League defence.

In the first months of the 2006 season, Obinna was suspended for having signed a contract with both Internacional and Chievo in 2005.

Chievo were relegated at the end of the 2006–07 season, casting some doubt over Obinna's future; the club chose to keep Obinna in the squad to help gain promotion back to Serie A.

2007

He played for Chievo in Italy's Serie B, having played regularly in Serie A with the club until their relegation in 2007.

On 4 October 2007, Obinna was involved in a car accident on his way home from training in which he swerved away from a vehicle that had tried to overtake him around a bend.

He escaped with only a few cuts and bruises.

The car flipped several times and was heavily damaged.

He lost consciousness and was taken to hospital.

2008

In the summer of 2008, Obinna moved back to Inter for a €1.2 million transfer fee in a three-year contract.

English club Everton attempted to immediately sign him on loan, but were unable to secure a work permit for the player.

Obinna's first goal for Inter came on 19 October in a 4–0 win over Roma.

Internazionale coach José Mourinho described Obinna as one of Inter's best talents for the future.

In August 2008, he was named amongst Nigeria's squad for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Obinna scored Nigeria's first goal in a 2–1 win against Japan the "Dream Team IV" winning goal in the final group match against the United States, ensuring that Nigeria qualified for the quarter-finals.

2009

On 26 August 2009, Spanish La Liga side Málaga signed Obinna on a season-long loan.

He scored his first goal for the Andalusian club on 4 October in 1–1 a draw against Xerez, a match in which he was also sent off.

2010

On 27 August 2010, Obinna signed for West Ham United on a season-long loan with the option of a permanent deal in 2011.

He made his debut for West Ham on 11 September in a 3–1 home defeat to Chelsea.

He scored his first goal for West Ham in a 2–1 win against Sunderland in the third round of the League Cup at the Stadium of Light on 21 September 2010.

He scored his first league goal in 3–1 win against Wigan Athletic on 27 November 2010.

He continued the fine form with four assists in a 4–0 win against Manchester United on 30 November 2010, automatically booking a first League Cup semi-final for 20 years.

2011

Obinna was sent off during West Ham's semi-final, first leg match on 11 January 2011 against Birmingham City for an off the ball challenge on Sebastian Larsson with West Ham having conceded an equaliser just minutes earlier.

On 19 June 2011, Obinna signed a four-year deal with Lokomotiv Moscow on a free transfer.

2015

Obinna joined MSV Duisburg on 9 September 2015 for the 2015–16 season.

2016

He joined SV Darmstadt on 5 August 2016.

2017

He was released on 31 January 2017.

In September 2017, Obinna signed for Premier Soccer League side Cape Town City.

At the time of signing, the club were managed by former West Ham teammate Benni McCarthy.