Age, Biography and Wiki
Joel Obi (Joel Chukwuma Obi) was born on 22 May, 1991 in Lagos, Nigeria, is a Nigerian footballer (born 1991). Discover Joel Obi'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 32 years old?
| Popular As |
Joel Chukwuma Obi |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
32 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
22 May, 1991 |
| Birthday |
22 May |
| Birthplace |
Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 32 years old group.
Joel Obi Height, Weight & Measurements
At 32 years old, Joel Obi height is 1.77 m and Weight 72 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.77 m |
| Weight |
72 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
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.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Joel Obi Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Joel Obi worth at the age of 32 years old? Joel Obi’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Joel Obi'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 |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Joel Obi Social Network
Timeline
He played the final ten minutes of the match after coming on as a substitute in the 80th minute for fellow midfielder Dejan Stanković.
Inter went on to defeat Werder Bremen in a 4–0 shutout.
Joel Chukwuma Obi (born 22 May 1991), known as Joel Obi, is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Italian club Vis Pesaro and the Nigeria national team.
After winning the "Allievi Nazionali" Under-17 championship in 2008 under the guidance of Daniele Bernazzani, Obi moved to the Primavera formation, where he collected over 40 appearances and six goals in just under three years.
In 2009, he was noticed by José Mourinho and led occasionally to the first-team of Inter.
In 2010, even if without playing, he was registered to the club's 'A' list of players, who won the Champions League in the final against Bayern Munich.
In the summer 2010, Rafael Benítez definitively moved him with the first-team.
Obi made his debut for Inter on 29 September 2010 in a UEFA Champions League group stage game against Werder Bremen.
Obi made his Serie A debut on 17 October 2010 against Cagliari when he replaced Philippe Coutinho in the 66th minute.
The game ended 1–0 with a goal from Samuel Eto'o.
Obi started the "Milan Derby" at Beijing for the Supercoppa Italiana on 14 November but had to be substituted after only 35 minutes because of injury, he was replaced by Coutinho.
In January 2011, Obi and Nwankwo Obiora were sold in co-ownership to Parma for just €750 and €300,000 respectively.
However, Obi remained at Inter for the rest of the season, collecting 10 appearances in the league, two in Coppa Italia and one in the Champions League.
On 27 September he got his first start in the Champions League, and on 1 October, was sent for the first time in his career after a second yellow card at home to Napoli.
He concluded the 2011–12 season with 27 appearances in Serie A, two in Coppa Italia and seven in the Champions League, plus one in the final of Supercoppa Italiana.
However, his season was cut short by a bad injury that restricted him to a long period of rest.
On 17 January 2012 Parma sold their 50% share of Obi back to Inter for €3.2 million (€1.7 million plus Crisetig) and his salary was raised to a reported €600,000 per year.
On 29 April, Obi scored his first goal in Serie A against Cesena, the momentary equaliser 1–1, in an eventual 2–1 victory.
Remaining at a standstill due to injury, he returned to the field in 2012–13 season, exactly on 4 October, in the victory away from home 1–3 against Neftchi Baku in the Europa League scoring the goal of 0–2, which was the 500th goal in UEFA competition for Inter.
He concluded the season with two appearances in the league, one in the Coppa Italia and one in the Europa League.
On 2 September 2013, he was loaned to Parma, in an away match against Catania, substituting Marco Parolo.
After only eight appearances he returned to Inter.
On 28 August 2014, he returned to play for Inter in a home match won 6–0 in the Europa League against Stjarnan.
Obi continuously played as a winger in Walter Mazzarri's 3-5-2 formation due to the numerous injuries of his teammates.
On 23 November, he played as the starter in the Milan derby, scoring the equaliser (1–1), in his first goal of the season, celebrating with somersaults.
He returned to the field as a starter in the home match lost 0–1 against Torino on 25 January 2015, playing as a fullback.
He concluded the season with 17 appearances and one goal.
Overall for Inter he made 71 appearances and scored three goals.
On 2 July 2015, Obi transferred to Torino for a €2.2 million fee and signed a 4-year contract.
At the beginning of the season he quickly suffered two injuries, the last of which, constraint him to missing the first half of the 2015–16 season.
He returned to the field, playing as a starter in the match against Chievo Verona on 7 February 2016, replaced by Alexander Farnerud in the second half.
On 26 August 2017, he made his 24th appearance for Torino against Sassulo and scored his second goal and first of the season in the 88th minute.
The match ended 3–0 in favour of Torino at home.
On 11 August 2018, Obi signed with Serie A club Chievo Verona on a three-year contract with an option for another season.
Obi was loaned to Turkish club Alanyaspor in January 2019 for the second half of the 2018–19 campaign.
During the 2020–21 season, the midfielder scored four goals in 31 Serie B games for Chievo.
On 21 July 2021, Obi signed with newly promoted Serie A club U.S. Salernitana 1919 on a free transfer.
Obi agreed to a one-year contract with the option of an extension.
On 20 July 2022, Obi joined Reggina on a two-year contract.
