Benik Afobe

Quick Facts

Full Name	Benik Afobe
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1993(1993-02-12)
Age	31
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aquarius

Benik Afobe Biography

Benik Afobe is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on February 12, 1993 in England, United Kingdom. English striker who was signed by Bournemouth in the year 2016. He started his career with Arsenal in 2010, but He was later transferred for loan by Reading FC in 2012, and also Sheffield Wednesday, Bolton Wanderers and Millwall. Bolton Wanderers, Millwall and Sheffield Wednesday, among others.

He was a player in the match against He played against Gareth Bale and the Tottenham Hotspur while on loan to the Bolton Wanderers FC. and the Tottenham Hotspur while on loan to the Bolton Wanderers FC.

Afobe was born in Leyton, London and grew up in Dagenham where he attended Monteagle Primary School and the Jo Richardson Community School. He joined the Arsenal Academy when he was six; he was playing for Sunday league team Eclipse FC in Dagenham when he was spotted by an Arsenal scout – Gary Nott. He joined Arsenal on 1 May 2001. He scored 40 goals for the U-16s in 2007–08, 11 goals in 13 appearances in 2008–09, and 21 goals in 24 appearances for Arsenal U-18 in 2009–10. He was voted Arsenal’s U-18 player of the season.

Afobe captained England under-12s at the Junior World Cup in France in 2005. In 2008, Afobe was part of the England under-16 team that won the Victory Shield, scoring four goals in three games. He was also part of the England under-17 squad that won the 2010 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. The Guardian’s sports blog called him “among the best of the crop” and “a prolific striker”. He joined the England under-19 squad in August 2010.

He was raised by two sisters and one brother.

Benik Afobe Net Worth

Benik Afobe is one of the richest Soccer Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Benik Afobe 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started his soccer career at Arsenal in 2001 at the age of eight.

He played for England’s U16 and U17, the U19, and U21 squads. He was a part of the DR Congo national team in the year 2017.

Benik Tunani Afobe (born 12 February 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL Championship club Bristol City on loan from Stoke City and the DR Congo national team.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Benik Afobe height 6 ft 0 in Benik weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Benik Afobe Dating?

According to our records, Benik Afobe married to Lois Smith. As of December 1, 2023, Benik Afobe’s is not dating anyone.

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In June 2011, Afobe was called up to the England under-20 team for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia. However, he was withdrawn from the squad by Arsenal to join the first team pre-season camp in Germany. Afobe was also called up to replace Manchester United’s Danny Welbeck from England U21s in August, however he pulled out due to a groin injury.

Facts & Trivia

Benik Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Benik Afobe celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.

On 3 August 2012, Football League Championship club Bolton Wanderers confirmed that Afobe had joined on a season-long loan. Afobe made his debut the following day, coming on as a substitute in Bolton’s 3–0 friendly defeat at Portsmouth. On 7 August, he scored a hat trick in Bolton’s penultimate pre- season friendly as they beat Tranmere Rovers 3–1. He made his competitive debut on 18 August, coming on as a second-half substitute for Kevin Davies, in Bolton’s 2–0 defeat at Burnley. After making two more substitute appearances, he made his starting debut in the League Cup defeat at Crawley Town on 28 August, scoring in the process. His first league goal for Bolton came on 23 October as he scored the first in a 2–2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers. On 31 January 2013, Bolton cut short his deal and he returned to Arsenal.

Top Facts about Benik Afobe

1. Benik Afobe is a professional footballer born in 1993.
2. He has played for clubs such as Arsenal, Wolves, and Stoke City.
3. Afobe has scored over 100 goals in his career.
4. He was named the Football League Young Player of the Month twice.
5. In 2019, he tragically lost his two-year-old daughter Amora to a severe infection.
6. Afobe currently plays for Turkish club Trabzonspor on loan from Stoke City.
7. He has represented England at various youth levels.
8. Afobe’s playing position is striker or forward.
9. His career transfer fees total over £30 million pounds.
10. He has also played on loan for clubs such as Bournemouth and Millwall.

How many children does Benik Afobe have?

Afobe is of DR Congolese descent and has two daughters with his partner Lois.

How old is afobe?

29 years (February 12, 1993)

What happened with Benik Afobe?

Afobe was on loan at Bristol City from Stoke when Amora passed away, but was recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered a couple of months earlier that would keep him out for the majority of that season.

How much does Benik Afobe earn?

NameAgeWages in £/Week
Benik Afobe| 27| 27,000
Badou Ndiaye| 30| 25,000
Oghenekaro Etebo| 25| 30,000
Bruno Martins Indi| 28| 42,500

Where is afobe from?

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