Odion Jude Ighalo, born on the 16th of June, 1989, is a Popular Nigerian Footballer who plays as a Forward for Saudi Pro League club Al-Wehda and the Nigerian national team known as the Super Eagles.
Get to know more about Ighalo and know him for the first time, if you have never heard about him before. Let's get straight into the post without duelling on the introduction. Stay with me.
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| Odion Ighalo picture |
ODION IGHALO BIOGRAPHY
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Ighalo was born on the 16th of June, 1989 in Lagos, Nigeria. He hails from Edo State, South-Southern Nigeria and was born to Edo parents of Esan origin.
Ighalo comes from a family of 5, his parents, himself and 2 other siblings, a female and a male. His siblings go by the names of Daniel Ighalo (brother) and Mary Atole (sister).
For his formal education, he had his primary and secondary school education in Lagos State, even though we don't have the institution names.
And for his football academy, he trained and played for Prime football club (now called Osun United) and Julius Berger football club for his early years.
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PROFESSIONAL CAREER INFORMATION
CLUBS/COUNTRIES PLAYED FOR:
1. 2000-2005 – Prime
2. 2005 – Prime
3. 2006 – Julius Berger
4. 2007-2008 – Lyn
5. 2008-2014 – Udinese
6. 2009-2010 – Granada (loan)
7. 2009 – Nigeria U20
8. 2010-2011 – Cesena (loan)
9. 2011-2014 – Granada (loan)
10. 2014 – Watford (loan)
11. 2014-2017 – Watford
12. 2015 upwards – Nigeria (Super Eagles)
13. 2017-2018 – Changchun Yatai
14. 2019-2021 – Shanghai Shenhua
15. 2020-2021 – Manchester United (loan)
16. 2021-2022 – Al-Shabab
17. 2022-2023 – Al-Hilal
18. 2023 upwards – Al-Wehda
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| Odion Ighalo in action |
LEAGUES PLAYED IN:
1. Nigeria National League
2. Metro Pro League
3. OBOS-ligaen
4. Tippeligaen
5. Serie A
6. Segunda División
7. La Liga
8. Serie C
9. EFL Championship
10. Chinese Super League
11. Chinese FA Cup
12. Premier League
13. Saudi Pro League
14. AFCON
15. FIFA
16. Coppa Italia
17. Copa del Rey
18. FA Cup
19. Chinese FA Cup
20. King Cup
21. EFL Cup
22. Segunda División B play-offs
23. Segunda División play-offs
24. UEFA Europa League
25. UEFA Champions League
26. AFC Champions League
27. FIFA Club World Cup
28. Saudi Super Cup
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POSITION: Forward
CURRENT CLUB: Al-Wehda
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
As an Individual:
1. In December of 2015, he won the Premier League player of the month.
2. In the 2019 season of the AFCON competition, Odion won the Golden boot and was part of the team that won the “team of the tournament award”.
3. He has won the Saudi Pro League player of the month in April and May of 2021 and March of 2022.
4. Ighalo won the Saudi Pro League team of the year twice (2021-2022 and 2022-2023 seasons).
5. Odion Ighalo won the Saudi Pro League top scorer in the 2021-2022 season of the league.
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As a Team:
1. For Watford, he and his team emerged as runner-up for the 2014-2015 season.
2. For Shanghai Shenhua, he won the Chinese FA Cup in 2019.
3. He won 1 Saudi Pro League championship (2021-2022), 1 King Cup (2022-2023), runner-up in 2022 AFC Champions League and runner-up in the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup competition.
4. He came third in the 2019 AFCON season.
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| Odion Ighalo in the field of play |
ODION IGHALO AGE
Odion Ighalo is 35 years of age as of 2024. He was born on the 16th of June, 1989.
ODION IGHALO HEIGHT
Odion Ighalo is 6 ft 0 inches tall.
NATIONALITY
Odion Ighalo is a Nigerian.
STATE OF ORIGIN AND TRIBE
Odion Ighalo is from Edo State, Nigeria. He hails from Ekpoma in Edo State, which is of the Esan tribe and language. So Ighalo is Esan by tribe.
ODION IGHALO PARENTS
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| Odion Ighalo and his mother |
Odion Ighalo’s parents bio data isn't known by the media. However, legit.ng has it that they go by the names of Mr and Mrs Paul and Martina Ighalo. They were supportive of Ighalo’s career and tried their best in the way they could. Sadly, in the month of April, 2016, Odion lost his father to the cold hands of death.
ODION IGHALO WIFE AND CHILDREN
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| Odion Ighalo ex-wife |
Odion Ighalo was married to his ex-wife, Mrs Sonia Adesuwa. The marriage brought about three children, 2 boys and a girl. Sadly, they got separated in 2022 and didn't get back together since then.
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| Odion Ighalo and his children |
At the moment, we don't have information on any romantic relationship involving Odion Ighalo. We keep our heads up for the next big news.
ODION IGHALO RELIGION
Odion Ighalo is a devout Christian and has made this publicly on multiple occasions.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Facebook: Not Available
Instagram: @ighalojude
Twitter: @ighalojude
MEDIA STATISTICS
Facebook: Nil
Instagram: 1.2ml followers
Twitter: 903k followers
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| An image of Odion Ighalo |
ENDORSEMENTS AND OTHER VENTURES
1. Ighalo was a brand ambassador for MultiChoice, the parent company of Gotv Dstv and other services.
2. Asides football, Ighalo has shown his interest in contributing to society. In 2017, the footballer built an orphanage in Ijagun, Lagos to house and care for children without parents.
CONCLUSION
Odion Ighalo's remarkable journey is a true inspiration to anyone who's ever dreamed of making it big in football. From his humble beginnings in Ajegunle to his record-breaking exploits in the Saudi Pro League, Ighalo's determination and passion have taken him to incredible heights.
What's amazing about Ighalo's story is that he's never forgotten his roots. He's remained humble, kind, and committed to giving back to his community. He's a true hero, not just for Nigerian football fans, but for anyone who loves the beautiful game. Thank you for reading.
FAQS
Q. Where is Odion Ighalo from?
A. Odion Ighalo is from Ekpoma, in Edo State, South-Southern Nigeria.
Q. How much is Odion Ighalo weekly salary
A. It's estimated that he earns up to £70,000–£90,000 weekly at his current club.
Q. Which team does Odion Ighalo play for?
A. Ighalo currently plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Wehda.
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