Age, Biography and Wiki
John Ogu (Ugochukwu John Ogu) was born on 20 April, 1988 in Lagos, Nigeria, is a Nigerian footballer. Discover John Ogu'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 35 years old?
| Popular As |
Ugochukwu John Ogu |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
35 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
20 April, 1988 |
| Birthday |
20 April |
| Birthplace |
Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
|
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 35 years old group.
John Ogu Height, Weight & Measurements
At 35 years old, John Ogu height is 1.91 m and Weight 94 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.91 m |
| Weight |
94 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is John Ogu's Wife?
His wife is Chiugo Veronica Akaolisa (m. 2015)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Chiugo Veronica Akaolisa (m. 2015) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
John Ogu Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Ogu worth at the age of 35 years old? John Ogu’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated John Ogu'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 |
John Ogu Social Network
Timeline
Ugochukwu John Ogu (born 20 April 1988) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Israeli club Maccabi Jaffa.
Ogu began playing football at the youth departments of Akwa Starlets, Akwa United and the Flying Sports Academy.
On 23 September 2006, he began his senior career in Slovenia when he signed with Drava Ptuj from the Slovenian PrvaLiga.
In his four-year stint, Ogu scored eight goals in 97 appearances.
In the summer of 2010, Ogu moved to Atlético Clube de Portugal, which then played in the Terceira Divisão in Portugal.
After six months, he moved to neighboring Spain and signed for Almería, but played only in Almería B of the third division.
In November 2011 Ogu returned to Portugal and joined Leiria, but at the end of the season the team dropped to the second division.
In July 2012, Ogu moved to Académica from Primeira Liga.
Ogu scored his first goal in the third round of the Portuguese Cup against Ponte da Barca.
He scored his first league goal against Vitória de Setúbal in a decisive win that ensured the team remain in the top division.
All in all, Ogu played two years at Académica and scored one goal in 27 league appearances.
In March 2013, Ogu was called up to the Nigerian national side for a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
He debuted against Kenya in a 1–1 draw, where he was used as a substitute to replace an injured Victor Moses.
On 31 May, Ogu scored his first international goal against Mexico in a friendly game which took place at the Reliant Stadium in Houston.
On 9 June, Nigerian coach Stephen Keshi selected Ogu as one of 23 players to participate in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.
In the 2014–15 season, Ogu arrived in Israel and on 2 September 2014 made his debut in Hapoel Be'er Sheva in a 0–0 draw against Maccabi Petah Tikva in the Toto Cup.
On 7 September, he signed a four-year contract with Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
Five days later, he made his debut in the Israeli Premier League when he opened the team against Beitar Jerusalem at Vasermil Stadium and on 29 November scored his first goal in Hapoel Be'er Sheva in a 4–0 home win over Maccabi Netanya.
In the first season of the team, and at the end of the season reached the finals of the Israel State Cup, losing to Maccabi Tel Aviv.
In the 2015–16 season he competed with Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the UEFA Europa League qualifying and even scored a goal against FC Thun from the Swiss Super League, but the team was eliminated in both games.
Later in the season he scored four goals and assisted five, was part of the team's winning the State Championship and was among the candidates for the title of footballer of the season.
On 18 March 2015, he was called up with 27 other players for the proposed friendly matches against Bolivia and South Africa.
Entering the 2016–17 season, Ogu was ranked on Walla Sports web site as the number 1 footballer in Israel by 60 sports journalists and professionals.
On 11 August 2016, Ogu won the Israel Super Cup with Hapoel Be'er Sheva after winning 4–2 against Maccabi Haifa.
Later on, he faced the UEFA Champions League qualifying team and reached the playoff stage in which he was eliminated against Celtic, and as a result fell to the UEFA Europa League stage.
On 28 December, Ogu and Hapoel Be'er Sheva won the Toto Cup after a 4–1 win over Ironi Kiryat Shmona in the final game.
On 29 April 2017, Ogu scored the winning goal in the championship game against Maccabi Tel Aviv helping Hapoel Be'er Sheva to win the league championship for the second time in a row.
In May 2018 he was named to Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
He was included in the 23-man squad to AFCON 2019.
In January 2020, Ogu signed for Al-Adalah on a six-month contract.
He left the club having made seven appearances.
On 2 February 2022, Ogu returned to Israel to join newly promoted club H. Nof HaGalil until the end of the season.
On 30 May 2022, signed for Maccabi Jaffa.
