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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Christian Udubuesi Obodo | ||
| Date of birth | 11 May 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Warri, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Plateau United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2001–2004 | Perugia | 62 | (1) |
| 2004–2005 | Fiorentina | 33 | (2) |
| 2005–2012 | Udinese | 78 | (6) |
| 2010–2011 | → Torino (loan) | 16 | (1) |
| 2011–2012 | → Lecce (loan) | 23 | (0) |
| 2013 | Dinamo Minsk | 1 | (0) |
| 2014 | Olhanense | 13 | (0) |
| 2014–2016 | Skoda Xanthi | 28 | (2) |
| 2016 | Concordia Chiajna | 17 | (4) |
| 2016 | Pandurii Târgu Jiu | 9 | (1) |
| 2017 | Apollon Smyrnis | 17 | (0) |
| Total | 297 | (17) | |
| National team | |||
| 2004–2008 | Nigeria | 21 | (4) |
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Christian Obodo (born 11 May 1984) is a former Nigerian footballer. He played as a defensive midfielder. He was known for his amazing skills and energy on the field.
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Christian Obodo's Football Journey
Christian Obodo started his football career in Nigeria. He played for a team called Plateau United. Soon, his talent was noticed. He moved to Italy to play for Perugia. This was a big step for him. He even scored his first goal in Italy's top league, Serie A, in 2003.
Playing for Top Italian Clubs
In 2004, another big Italian club, Fiorentina, signed him. They wanted him to be a key player as they returned to Serie A. Later, in 2005, he joined Udinese. With Udinese, he got to play in the UEFA Champions League. This is a very important competition for European clubs. He played alongside other talented players there.
After many years in Italy, Obodo also played for clubs in other countries. These included Portugal, Greece, and Romania. In 2014, he joined S.C. Olhanense in Portugal.
International Career with Nigeria
Christian Obodo also played for his home country, Nigeria. He was part of the Nigerian youth team, the Flying Eagles, in 2001. Even though the team didn't do well, Obodo showed great promise.
Many people thought he was one of the most skilled midfielders for Nigeria's national team, the Super Eagles. He was known for his dribbling and energetic runs. He was very confident when he played. He loved to take on opponents and run towards the goal.
He made his first appearance for the Super Eagles in 2003. He played in important matches against Ghana and Cameroon. He also scored his first goal for Nigeria in a big 5–2 win against Algeria. Obodo played in the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations. He scored a goal in a 2–0 win against Zimbabwe. His last game for the Super Eagles was in 2008.
A Difficult Moment
In June 2012, Christian Obodo faced a scary situation. He was briefly taken by some people near his hometown in Nigeria. Luckily, the Nigerian police quickly rescued him the very next day. No money was paid, and some people were arrested. This showed how important his safety was.
Achievements
Perugia
- UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2003
See also
In Spanish: Christian Obodo para niños
