Finidi George

Quick Facts

Full Name	Finidi George
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 15, 1971(1971-04-15)
Age	53
Birthplace	Port Harcourt
Country	Nigeria
Birth City	Rivers State
Horoscope	Aries

Finidi George Biography

Finidi George is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on April 15, 1971 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. George Finidi (born 15 April 1971) is also commonly referred to by the name of Finidi George, is a Nigerian retired footballer who was a right-winger.

Finidi was a member of Nigeria during both FIFA World Cups, 1994 and 1998. In the latter, played at the United States, as the Nigerian team took the group but were eliminated during the Round of 16 to face the eventual winners Italy and scored against Greece winning 2-0 and then mimicked an animal urinating while enjoying the celebration.

In the 1998 tournament in France, Finidi also played in all the matches, with Nigeria meeting the same fate at the hands of Denmark. He had already vowed to quit international football prior to the competition, and earned a total of 62 caps.

After Betis’ 2000 top-flight relegation, Finidi stayed one more year in Spain with RCD Mallorca, after which he joined Premier League team Ipswich Town, managed by George Burley, for £3.1 million. He scored twice in a 3–1 victory over Derby County at Portman Road but underperformed overall, with them also suffering relegation; he was released from contract in June 2003.

He was born in Port Harcourt, Finidi played for three clubs within his home country. In 1993, Finidi joined with AFC Ajax alongside compatriot Nwankwo Kanu. His impact on the Amsterdam team was immediately apparent since he scored four goals over 27 matches to help AFC Ajax take home the Eredivisie title. This was followed by the subsequent two seasons; in addition, as a player the team, he played in successive UEFA Champions League finals, winning the 1994-95 tournament in the final against A.C. Milan.

Finidi George Net Worth

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

Finidi was a prominent part of the Nigeria team in the 1990s. He was a part of two World Cups.

Finidi first made an appearance for Nigeria in 1991, during the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Burkina Faso, providing three assists for Rashidi Yekini. He also scored a goal in a 7-1 win. Finidi helped Nigeria beat at the event in Tunisia as well as achieving two third and a second place places.

On 10 July 1996, Finidi moved to Spain and signed with Real Betis for 1 million pesetas, where he netted in double digits in nearly every season, with the Andalusians finishing fourth in his first year, which also brought a Copa del Rey final loss to FC Barcelona (2–3 after extra time), where he scored; before joining the club he was close to moving to Real Madrid, but the deal fell through.

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Who is Finidi George Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Finidi Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Finidi George celebrates birthday on April 15 of every year.

Where is Finidi George now?

In September 2021, Enyimba F.C. named Finidi as their new head coach.

How old is Finidi George?

51 years (April 15, 1971)

Who is Sunday Oliseh wife?

Hafida Oliseh

Who is Nigeria assistant coach now?

Finidi George has been promoted to the role of first assistant coach, replacing Salisu Yusuf, who becomes the team’s second assistant coach. “The Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday announced the appointment of Mr José Santos Peseiro as the new Head Coach of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles.

Who won UEFA Champions League 1995?

AFC Ajax