Kennedy Igboananike
- January 10, 2024
- Nigerian Footballer
Quick Facts
Full Name | Kennedy Igboananike |
Occupation | Nigerian footballer |
Date Of Birth | Feb 26, 1989(1989-02-26) |
Age | 35 |
Birthplace | Nigeria |
Country | Nigeria |
Horoscope | Pisces |
Kennedy Igboananike Biography
Name | Kennedy Igboananike |
Birthday | Feb 26 |
Birth Year | 1989 |
Place Of Birth | Nigeria |
Birth Country | Nigeria |
Birth Sign | Pisces |
Kennedy Igboananike is one of the most popular and richest Nigerian footballer who was born on February 26, 1989 in Nigeria, Nigeria. Kennedy Igboananike (born 26 February 1989) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Allsvenskan side IK Sirius.
Igboananike signed with Chicago Fire SC of Major League Soccer on 2 December 2014 to a Designated Player contract. He played with the Fire during the 2015 season and into the first half of the 2016 season.
D.C. United acquired Igboananike on 29 July 2016 in an exchange with the Fire, trading targeted Allocation money and a third-round pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft. Igboananike made his debut with his new club two days later in a 1-1 draw with Montreal Impact. He scored his first and only goal for DC against Orlando City SC on October 23, 2016. He scored in the 77th minute, the goal was assisted by Julian Büscher and the game ended 4-2 in a DC United defeat.
On 6 March 2017, only 1 month after he had signed for Veria, Igboananike signed for Swedish club Örebro on a free transfer.
On 15 November 2012, Stockholm rivals AIK announced they had signed a three- year deal with Igboainanike. He got the number 21 jersey, because the number 7 was occupied by midfielder Helgi Daníelsson. During one of Kennedy’s first games, against Gefle IF he scored a 96th-minute winner for his new club.
Kennedy Igboananike Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Nigerian footballer |
House | Living in own house. |
Kennedy Igboananike is one of the richest Nigerian footballer from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kennedy Igboananike 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Igboananike began his career with Dynamos Football Academy. He joined Djurgårdens IF in 2007 but only played twice during his time at the club. He played his first game on 19 June 2007 against Hammarby IF. He moved on trial to IK Brage but was not signed. In January 2008 he was contracted with Vasalunds IF and went on to become the top scorer of the Division 1 Norra in 2008.
As of the 2010 season he returned to Djurgården. He scored in his comeback away against BK Häcken, when he equalized the score to 1–1 in the match which Djurgården ultimately lost 2–1. Igboananike was Djurgården’s top scorer in the 2010 season, scoring nine goals in 27 games.
Igboananike’s option was declined by United at the end of the 2016 season. His rights were then traded to Portland Timbers in exchange for a 2017 MLS SuperDraft pick. Igboananike played a total of 7 games for DC, and scored only one goal.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Kennedy Igboananike height 5 ft 10 in Kenneth weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Kennedy Igboananike Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Kenneth Ranked on the list of most popular Nigerian footballer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Kennedy Igboananike celebrates birthday on February 26 of every year.