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Odemwingie playing for Stoke City in 2015
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Peter Osaze Odemwingie | ||
| Date of birth | 15 July 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, Soviet Union (now Uzbekistan) | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1994 | KAMAZ | ||
| 1995–1998 | CSKA Moscow | ||
| 1999 | AS Racines Lagos | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2002 | Bendel Insurance | 53 | (19) |
| 2002–2004 | La Louvière | 44 | (9) |
| 2004–2007 | Lille | 75 | (23) |
| 2007–2010 | Lokomotiv Moscow | 75 | (21) |
| 2010–2013 | West Bromwich Albion | 87 | (30) |
| 2013–2014 | Cardiff City | 15 | (1) |
| 2014–2016 | Stoke City | 27 | (5) |
| 2016 | → Bristol City (loan) | 7 | (2) |
| 2016–2017 | Rotherham United | 7 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Madura United | 23 | (15) |
| Total | 413 | (125) | |
| International career | |||
| 2008 | Nigeria Olympic (O.P.) | 6 | (1) |
| 2002–2014 | Nigeria | 65 | (11) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Peter Osaze Odemwingie (born 15 July 1981) is a former professional footballer. He played as a forward, scoring many goals for different teams.
Peter was born in what is now Uzbekistan. He started his football journey with Bendel Insurance in Nigeria. Later, he moved to Europe to play for clubs like La Louvière in Belgium and Lille in France. He even played in the UEFA Champions League.
In 2010, Peter joined West Bromwich Albion in England. He became a star there, scoring 30 goals in the Premier League. He also won the Premier League Player of the Month award three times. After West Brom, he played for Cardiff City and Stoke City.
Peter also played for the Nigeria national team over 60 times. He represented his country in two World Cups and four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. He also won a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics. He retired from football in 2019.
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Club Career Highlights
Early Football Days
Peter Odemwingie was born in Tashkent, which was part of the Soviet Union at the time. His father was Nigerian, and his mother was Russian. He moved to Nigeria when he was two years old.
He later went back to Russia for his high school education. While there, he played for youth teams like KAMAZ and CSKA Moscow. At 17, he returned to Nigeria. He then became a professional player for Bendel Insurance. He scored 19 goals in 53 games for them between 2000 and 2002.
Playing in Belgium and France
In 2002, Peter moved to Belgium and signed with La Louvière. In his first season, he helped the club win the Belgian Cup. This win allowed La Louvière to play in the UEFA Cup. Peter even scored a goal in a 1–1 draw against Benfica.
His good performances caught the eye of Ligue 1 club Lille in France. He quickly became a regular player for Lille. Peter was known for his great skills and speed. He scored 26 goals for Lille and helped them reach the UEFA Champions League knockout stages. He even scored against A.C. Milan at the famous San Siro stadium.
Moving to Russia
On 16 July 2007, Peter joined Lokomotiv Moscow in Russia. He signed a four-year contract. During his three seasons with Lokomotiv, Peter was a key player in their attack. He scored 21 goals in 75 games in the Russian Premier League.
Success at West Bromwich Albion
Becoming a Premier League Star
On 20 August 2010, Peter Odemwingie joined Premier League club West Bromwich Albion. He signed a two-year contract. The very next day, he scored the winning goal in his Premier League debut. West Brom won 1–0 against Sunderland.
After he joined, some fans of his old club showed negative feelings about his move. However, West Brom fans quickly showed their support for him. They displayed a banner that said 'Thanks Lokomotiv' with a picture of Peter celebrating. This was a way to welcome him and show appreciation.
Peter continued to score important goals for West Brom. He scored against Arsenal in a 3–2 win. He also scored two goals against Newcastle United. By April 2011, he had scored 12 goals, becoming one of West Brom's top Premier League scorers in a single season. He said he wanted to score 15 goals that season.
He reached his goal, scoring 15 league goals in his first season. He even scored in four games in a row, a first for a West Brom player in the Premier League. His amazing performances earned him two Premier League Player of the Month awards that season. He finished the 2010–11 season as West Brom's top scorer.
Continuing to Shine
In August 2011, Peter signed a new three-year contract with West Brom. He scored his first goal of the 2011–12 season against Norwich City. He also scored in the local derby against Wolverhampton Wanderers, helping West Brom win 2–0.
On 12 February, Peter scored his first Premier League hat-trick for the club. This was in a huge 5–1 victory over their rivals, Wolverhampton Wanderers. He scored two more goals against Sunderland later that month. His excellent play in February earned him his third Premier League Player of the Month award.
Final Season at West Brom
Peter started the 2012–13 season well. He scored a penalty in a 3–0 win against Liverpool. In a game against Fulham, he received a red card. West Brom lost that game 3–0.
Later in the season, he scored two goals against Southampton. He also scored the winning goal against Chelsea, helping West Brom to a 2–1 home victory. Towards the end of his time at West Brom, Peter had some disagreements with his club and wanted to move. A move to Queens Park Rangers didn't happen. He later apologized for his actions.
Peter's 30 Premier League goals for West Brom make him the club's top scorer in the competition's history.
Time at Cardiff City
On 2 September 2013, Peter Odemwingie signed a two-year contract with Cardiff City. He was excited for a fresh start. He made his debut on 22 September 2013. He scored his first goal for Cardiff in a League Cup game against West Ham United. He also scored against Newcastle United.
Joining Stoke City
On 28 January 2014, Peter joined Stoke City. He saw this as a positive step in his career. He scored his first goal for Stoke on 8 February 2014 against Southampton. He continued to score against West Ham United, Aston Villa, and Hull City. He finished the 2013–14 season with five goals in 15 games for Stoke.
In August 2014, Peter suffered a knee injury that kept him out for most of the 2014–15 season. He returned to play in April 2015. He signed a new one-year contract with Stoke in July 2015.
In March 2016, Peter went on loan to Championship side Bristol City. He scored two goals in seven games for them. He left Stoke City at the end of the 2015–16 season.
Later Career
After leaving Stoke, Peter had a trial with Hull City. On 24 October 2016, he signed a short-term contract with Rotherham United. He played seven games for Rotherham. He left the club in January 2017.
On 3 April 2017, Peter joined Liga 1 side Madura United in Indonesia. He scored a penalty on his league debut. He also scored his first hat-trick for the club against Semen Padang.
Peter Odemwingie announced his retirement from professional football on 3 April 2019.
International Career with Nigeria
Peter Odemwingie chose to play for Nigeria, his father's home country. His first game for Nigeria was on 4 May 2002, in a 3–0 win against Kenya. He scored his first international goal in a qualifying match for the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations against Angola.
In the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations finals, he scored two goals in a 4–0 win over South Africa. He also scored in the third-place play-off, helping Nigeria win 2–1 against Mali. He played in the semi-finals of the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations. He was also part of the Nigerian team for the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations.
In 2008, Peter was chosen to play for Nigeria's Olympic squad. He scored in the quarter-final against Ivory Coast. The team won a silver medal after losing to Argentina in the final.
He was the captain for the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations. He was also selected for the Nigeria squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He played against Argentina and Greece.
Peter was included in Nigeria's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He scored the only goal in a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 21 June. This goal gave Nigeria their first win at the FIFA World Cup since 1998.
Personal Life
Peter Odemwingie's middle name, Osaze, means "God chooses (for you)" in the Edo language. He married his fiancée, Sarah Fallon, on 26 May 2012.
Since retiring from football, Peter Odemwingie has become a qualified PGA professional golfer.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bendel Insurance | 2000 | Nigeria Premier League | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 18 | 3 | ||
| 2001 | Nigeria Premier League | 17 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 17 | 7 | |||
| 2002 | Nigeria Premier League | 18 | 9 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 18 | 9 | |||
| Total | 53 | 19 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 53 | 19 | ||||
| La Louvière | 2002–03 | Belgian First Division | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | |
| 2003–04 | Belgian First Division | 27 | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 1 | 29 | 6 | ||
| 2004–05 | Belgian First Division | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Total | 44 | 9 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 1 | 46 | 10 | |||
| Lille | 2004–05 | Ligue 1 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 4 |
| 2005–06 | Ligue 1 | 26 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 34 | 15 | |
| 2006–07 | Ligue 1 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 40 | 7 | |
| Total | 75 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 100 | 26 | ||
| Lokomotiv Moscow | 2007 | Russian Premier League | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 | 2 | 19 | 6 | |
| 2008 | Russian Premier League | 26 | 10 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 26 | 10 | ||
| 2009 | Russian Premier League | 25 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 25 | 7 | ||
| 2010 | Russian Premier League | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Total | 75 | 21 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 | 2 | 80 | 23 | |||
| West Bromwich Albion | 2010–11 | Premier League | 32 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 32 | 15 | |
| 2011–12 | Premier League | 30 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 32 | 11 | ||
| 2012–13 | Premier League | 25 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 26 | 5 | ||
| Total | 87 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 31 | ||
| Cardiff City | 2013–14 | Premier League | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 16 | 2 | |
| Stoke City | 2013–14 | Premier League | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 15 | 5 | |
| 2014–15 | Premier League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | ||
| 2015–16 | Premier League | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | ||
| Total | 27 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 31 | 5 | |||
| Bristol City (loan) | 2015–16 | Championship | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 2 | |
| Rotherham United | 2016–17 | Championship | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | |
| Madura United | 2017 | Liga 1 | 23 | 15 | — | — | — | 23 | 15 | |||
| Career total | 413 | 125 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 28 | 6 | 453 | 133 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | |||
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 11 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 7 | 1 | |
| Total | 65 | 11 | |
- Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Odemwingie goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 June 2003 | Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Nigeria |  Angola |
2-2 | 2-2 | 2004 African Cup of Nations qualification | |
| 2 | 31 April 2004 | Mustapha Ben Jannet Stadium, Monastir, Tunisia |  South Africa |
3-0 | 4-0 | 2004 African Cup of Nations | |
| 3 | 4-0 | ||||||
| 4 | 13 February 2004 | Mustapha Ben Jannet Stadium, Monastir, Tunisia |  Mali |
2-0 | 2-1 | 2004 African cup of Nations | |
| 5 | 8 October 2005 | Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Nigeria |  Zimbabwe |
5-1 | 5-1 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 6 | 11 October 2008 | Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Nigeria |  Sierra Leone |
3-1 | 4-1 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 7 | 6 September 2009 | Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Nigeria |  Tunisia |
1-0 | 2-2 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 8 | 20 January 2010 | Estádio Nacional da Tundavala, Lubango, Angola |  Mozambique |
1-0 | 3-0 | 2010 African Cup of Nations | |
| 9 | 2-0 | ||||||
| 10 | 11 August 2010 | Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon, South Korea |  South Korea |
1-1 | 1-2 | Friendly | |
| 11 | 21 June 2014 | Arena Pantanal, Cuiabá, Brazil |  Bosnia and Herzegovina |
1-0 | 1-0 | 2014 FIFA World Cup |
Honours and Awards
La Louvière
- Belgian Cup: 2002–03
Nigeria
- Summer Olympics silver medal: 2008
- Africa Cup of Nations third place: 2004, 2006, 2010
Individual
- Premier League Player of the Month: September 2010, April 2011, February 2012
See also
In Spanish: Peter Odemwingie para niños
