Mark Odejobi facts for kids
| Date of birth | 18 January 1988 | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Southwark, England | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 100 kg (15 st 10 lb; 220 lb) | ||||||||||||||||
| School | Millfield School | ||||||||||||||||
| University | Brunel University | ||||||||||||||||
| Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||
Mark Tunde O. Odejobi was a professional rugby union player from England. He was born on January 18, 1988, in London. Mark played for several well-known rugby clubs during his career. He was known for his skills both as a winger and later as a flanker. His nickname was Oddjob.
Contents
Mark Odejobi's Early Life and Education
Mark Odejobi attended two important schools. He studied at Dulwich College, which is a famous school in London. Later, he went to Millfield School, another well-known school in England. These schools helped him develop his rugby skills. He also attended Brunel University.
Mark Odejobi's Rugby Career
Mark Odejobi had an exciting career playing rugby. He played for several teams in England's top rugby leagues.
Playing Positions
When Mark first started playing rugby, he was a winger. This position is usually for fast players who score tries. In 2010, he changed his main playing position to flanker. A flanker is a player who helps win the ball back and tackles opponents.
Club Teams
Mark played for some big rugby clubs:
- London Wasps: He played for London Wasps in the Premiership. This is one of the highest levels of rugby in England.
- London Welsh: Mark also had a short time playing for London Welsh. This was a loan, meaning he played for them temporarily while still belonging to London Wasps.
- Esher: After his time with Wasps, Mark joined Esher. They played in the Aviva Championship, which is another strong rugby league.
- Redingensians: In November 2011, Mark joined a team called Redingensians. They played in a league called National Division 3 South West. He played as a winger for this team.
International Recognition
Mark Odejobi also represented Great Britain in rugby sevens. This is a faster version of rugby union with fewer players. He won a bronze medal at the Summer Universiade in Kazan in 2013. This was a team competition where he helped his country achieve success.
External links
