Chidi Odiah

Quick Facts

Full Name	Chidi Odiah
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 17, 1983(1983-12-17)
Age	41
Birthplace	Port Harcourt
Country	Nigeria
Birth City	Rivers State
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Chidi Odiah Biography

Chidi Odiah is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on December 17, 1983 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Chukwudi Odiah (born 17 December 1983) is also known by the name Chidi Odiah, is a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a right-back.

Odiah was selected to be part of the team representing Nigeria until the 2010. FIFA World Cup and in the opening game against Argentina was included in the starting lineup. As well as in the game against South Korea, he made goal assists.

Chidi has represented his nation at various youth levels. He played for Nigeria U-17 national team to African U-17 Championship – winner of the tournament. On the next event, Meridian Cup, he was team captain. His premier match in the senior team took place in September 2004, in a match against Zimbabwe. Chidi also twice won the bronze medal with Nigeria senior team at the African Cup of Nations – 2006, 2010.

In January 2015, Odiah came out of his three-year retirement in order to play for his old football club Julius Berger

In the CIS Cup competition, Chidi attracted the attention of scouts from CSKA and, in 2004, Odiah was signed by CSKA Moscow on a four-year contract. Chidi was awarded an CSKA number 15 jersey. He made his debut with CSKA at the Russian Premier League against Rostov. He soon took over the position as a right back. The season of 2005 was one of the most successful of his career to date, he was crowned: Russian Premier League – 2005, Russian Cup – 2005 the 2004 and 2005 UEFA Cup (by beating Sporting Lisbon 3-1 in the final at the Estadio Jose Alvalade) and participation in the 2005 UEFA Super Cup. In the quarter-finals of the 2004-05 UEFA Cup he scored the first goal in the win 4-0 against Auxerre. The last time he scored a goal was in CSKA in 2009-10: quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League and 2010-11 Russian Cup.

Chidi Odiah Net Worth

Chidi Odiah is one of the richest Association Football Player from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chidi Odiah 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In the late 2000, he made the move from Sheriff Tiraspol. In Tiraspol Odiah was in 58 games , scoring five goals. He became one of the top players of the team. Sheriff was a dominant player in Moldovan soccer and Chidi received numerous awards: Moldovan National Division – 2000-01, 2001-02, 2002-04 2003-04 Moldovan Cup – 2000/01 2001/02 Moldovan Super Cup – 2003, and CIS Cup – 2003. He also played through his UEFA Champions League qualifying phase.

Odiah began his career at Eagle Cement in the Nigeria Premier League prior to moving into Julius Berger F.C. in 2000. There, there were 10 games played. In the year 2000 Julius Berger F.C. was awarded this year the Nigeria Premier League.

Odiah left CSKA Moscow by mutual consent on 16 February 2012. After Odiah’s release from CSKA Moscow, there was an internet rumour that Odiah had retired from football and was now driving taxis in the USA, a claim that Odiah denied.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Chidi Odiah Dating?

According to our records, Chidi Odiah married to Uju Uzuegbunam. As of December 1, 2023, Chidi Odiah’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Chidi Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Chidi Odiah celebrates birthday on December 17 of every year.

Top Facts about Chidi Odiah

1. Chidi Odiah is a retired Nigerian footballer.
2. He was born on December 17, 1983.
3. Odiah played as a defender for Nigeria’s national team.
4. He made his international debut in 2005.
5. Odiah played for several clubs including CSKA Moscow and FC Sheriff Tiraspol.
6. He won the Russian Premier League with CSKA Moscow in 2006 and 2013.
7. Odiah also won the UEFA Cup with CSKA Moscow in 2005.
8. He retired from professional football in 2017 at age 33.
9. Odiah currently works as a sports analyst and commentator.
10. His career highlights include playing in two FIFA World Cups (2010, 2014).