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Ogenyi Onazi (Ogenyi Eddy Onazi) was born on 25 December, 1992 in Jos, Nigeria, is a Nigerian footballer. Discover Ogenyi Onazi'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 31 years old?
| Popular As |
Ogenyi Eddy Onazi |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
31 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
25 December, 1992 |
| Birthday |
25 December |
| Birthplace |
Jos, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Nigeria
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 31 years old group.
Ogenyi Onazi Height, Weight & Measurements
At 31 years old, Ogenyi Onazi height is 1.72 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.72 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Ogenyi Onazi's Wife?
His wife is Sandra Ogunsuyi (m. 2015)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Sandra Ogunsuyi (m. 2015) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Ogenyi Onazi Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ogenyi Onazi worth at the age of 31 years old? Ogenyi Onazi’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Ogenyi Onazi'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 |
Ogenyi Onazi Social Network
Timeline
He made his Serie A debut as a substitute in the penultimate match of the season, replacing Senad Lulić in the 90th minute.
Lazio recorded a 2–0 victory over Atalanta at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia in Bergamo.
Ogenyi Eddy Onazi (born 25 December 1992) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Italian Serie D club Avezzano.
Onazi began playing football in the streets of Jos in 1998.
His football skills and abilities drew a lot of attention to him and afforded him the opportunity to play in some academies in the city.
His footballing abilities came to prominence when he moved to the city of Lagos to play for My People.
The pair trialled in England, Greece and Italy following appearances at the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, in which Nigeria reached the final on home soil, losing to Switzerland.
As a 16-year-old, Onazi represented his country at the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, where Nigeria finished runners-up.
Onazi joined Lazio in 2011, alongside his teammate, Sani Emmanuel.
Onazi was first promoted to the Lazio first team during the 2011–12 season after appearing at youth level.
However, he was overlooked for selection at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup two years later, despite participating in the training camps in Portugal and Panama.
He made his debut for the senior Nigeria national team in an African Cup of Nations qualification match against Liberia.
His first goal came in his second international match, a 3–1 friendly win over Venezuela in Florida.
In the following 2012–2013 season, Onazi was granted more playing time Under coach Vladimir Petković featuring in a defensive midfielder role alongside Cristian Ledesma.
Notably, he started in a UEFA Europa League match against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane, which ended in a 0–0 draw.
He has also played for the Nigeria national team, with whom he won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013.
On 7 March 2013, he scored his first goal for Lazio against Stuttgart in the last sixteen of the Europa League.
He scored his first Serie A goal in a 3–1 win over Inter Milan on 8 May 2013.
Onazi was called up to Nigeria's 23-man squad for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
He came on as a substitute in Nigeria's first match of the tournament against Burkina Faso, whom they would eventually face again in the final, before going to on to play every minute of all Nigeria's games in the knockout phase, including the final.
He was selected for Nigeria's squad at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.
On 13 April 2014, he scored his second Serie A goal for Lazio in a 4–2 defeat to Napoli.
On 22 September 2014, Onazi signed a two-year contract extension with Lazio until 2018.
Lazio had previously received transfer enquiries in the summer transfer window by three Premier League clubs Everton, Southampton and Sunderland with interest from German, French, Spanish and Russian clubs also being reported.
On 31 May 2015, his 88th-minute goal for the final score of 3–2 in Lazio's win over Napoli helped secure the last Champions League place for the club.
On 2 August 2016, Onazi moved to Trabzonspor for €3.5 million.
On 15 January 2020, Denizlispor confirmed the arrival of Onazi from Trabzonspor, another club of Turkey's top-tier football league, on a free transfer.
it was said that Onazi and Denizlispor reached an agreement for a six-month contract with an option for a further one year.
He had a contract with Trabzonspor until May 2020.
On 4 October 2020, Onazi joined Danish Superliga team SønderjyskE on a deal for the 2020–21 season with an option to extend the deal with two further years.
He was released by the club on 5 January 2021, three months after arriving.
On 18 February 2021, Onazi signed for Lithuanian champions Žalgiris.
On 13 July 2021, he scored his first goal for the club against Linfield in the Champions League qualifying stage.
On 18 August 2021, he left FK Žalgiris.
In 2021 A Lyga he played 19 matches and scored two goals.
On 20 August 2021, Onazi joined Turkish side Denizlispor.
On 19 January 2022, Onazi joined Saudi side Al-Adalah.
On 29 August 2022, Onazi returned to Italy after six years, as he officially joined Serie D side Casertana.
On 12 July 2023, Onazi joined Hong Kong Premier League club Kitchee.
In December 2023 he joined Italian Serie D team Avezzano Calcio.
