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Justin Obikwu
Personal information
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)
2024Grimsby 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

  1. ^ "England - J. Obikwu - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  2. ^ "Squads - English Football League Championship 2023/2024". Football Squads. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  3. ^ "HAREFIELD U18 YOUTH PLAYER PROGRESSES TO PROFESSIONAL CLUB". www.harefieldunited.com.
  4. ^ Turner, Andy (18 November 2023). "Coventry City's next generation who could save the club millions". Coventry Live.
  5. ^ "NEWS: Justin Obikwu signs new Coventry City contract and joins Grimsby Town on loan". www.ccfc.co.uk.
  6. ^ "Grimsby Town sign Tharme, Wood and Obikwu" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  7. ^ "Grimsby Town welcome new trio of young players". 12 January 2024 – via www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Eve eyes improvement from Soca Warriors in second friendly clash with Jamaica". sportsmax.tv. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  10. ^ English-born Forward Justin Obikwu anticipates debut for Trinidad and Tobago in friendly vs Jamaica on YouTube
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Justin Obikwu
Personal information
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)
2024Grimsby 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

  1. ^ "England - J. Obikwu - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  2. ^ "Squads - English Football League Championship 2023/2024". Football Squads. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  3. ^ "HAREFIELD U18 YOUTH PLAYER PROGRESSES TO PROFESSIONAL CLUB". www.harefieldunited.com.
  4. ^ Turner, Andy (18 November 2023). "Coventry City's next generation who could save the club millions". Coventry Live.
  5. ^ "NEWS: Justin Obikwu signs new Coventry City contract and joins Grimsby Town on loan". www.ccfc.co.uk.
  6. ^ "Grimsby Town sign Tharme, Wood and Obikwu" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  7. ^ "Grimsby Town welcome new trio of young players". 12 January 2024 – via www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "Eve eyes improvement from Soca Warriors in second friendly clash with Jamaica". sportsmax.tv. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  10. ^ English-born Forward Justin Obikwu anticipates debut for Trinidad and Tobago in friendly vs Jamaica on YouTube

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