Peter Odemwingie

Quick Facts

Full Name	Peter Odemwingie
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 15, 1981(1981-07-15)
Age	43
Birthplace	Tashkent
Country	Uzbekistan
Horoscope	Cancer

Peter Odemwingie Biography

Peter Odemwingie is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on July 15, 1981 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Russian-born striker who came to Stoke City in 2014 after having spent a season with Cardiff City and 3 years playing for West Bromwich Albion. He was a part of the Nigerian national team from 2002 until 2012.

He and Jerome Thomas were both well-known players at West Bromwich Albion. and He and Jerome Thomas were both well-known players at West Bromwich Albion. were both well-known players from West Bromwich Albion.

After appearing as a substitute in the team’s opening match against Iran He was named in the starting line-up for the second group fixture against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 21 June. In scoring the only goal of the match, Odemwingie gave the Super Eagles their first win at the FIFA World Cup since the 1998 edition.

Odemwingie was born in Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, Soviet Union to a Nigerian father (Peter Odemwingie Sr.) and a Russian mother (Raisa), both of whom were medical students. He moved with his family to Nigeria when he was two years old before completing his secondary education in Russia. Whilst living in Russia he played in the youth teams at KAMAZ and CSKA Moscow. At the age of 17 he moved back to Nigeria and after spending a short time with amateurs AS Racines Lagos he became a professional with Nigeria Premier League side Bendel Insurance, where he scored 19 goals in 53 league appearances from 2000 to 2002.

He got married to his fiancée, Sarah Fallon, in 2012 at Northampton, England.

Peter Odemwingie Net Worth

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

He was part of the CSKA youth program before making his first professional appearance at Bendel Insurance in Nigeria.

In 2013, he caused controversy when he demanded a transfer to West Bromwich Albion and by posting a number of tweets which caused the club to be booed by fans at home.

Peter Osaze Odemwingie (born 15 July 1981) is a retired Nigerian professional footballer who played as a forward and winger.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Peter Odemwingie height 6 ft 0 in Peter weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Peter Odemwingie Dating?

According to our records, Peter Odemwingie married to Sarah Fallon. As of December 1, 2023, Peter Odemwingie’s is not dating anyone.

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On 16 July 2007, he signed for Lokomotiv Moscow for a reported fee of US$14 million on a four-year contract. In three seasons for Lokomotiv, Odemwingie became the driving force of the attack and one of their most important players. During his time at Lokomotiv Stadium, Odemwingie managed 21 goals in the Russian Premier League from 75 games while also winning some Russian titles.

Facts & Trivia

Peter Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Uzbekistan. Peter Odemwingie celebrates birthday on July 15 of every year.

In 2008, Odemwingie was selected as an over-age player for the Super Eagles’ Olympic squad, scoring in the quarter-final against Ivory Coast as the team earned the silver medal after losing the final to defending champions Argentina.

Where is Osaze Odemwingie now?

After joining Indonesia’s top flight club Madura United where he signed a one-year deal, Nigerian striker Peter Osaze Odemwingie has explained why he joined. Nigerian international Peter Osaze Odemwingie has joined Indonesia’s top flight club named Madura United, and the forward has been unveiled on April 3, 2017.

What did Peter Odemwingie do?

Odemwingie enjoyed a stellar international career for the Super Eagles too, notching over 50 appearances in the green and white of Nigeria. His side- footed goal against Bosnia & Herzegovina at the 2014 World Cup gave Nigeria their first victory in the tournament since 1998. A cult hero.

How old is Odemwingie?

40 years (July 15, 1981)

Where is Peter Osaze Odemwingie from?

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Who is Peter Osaze?

Peter Osaze Odemwingie (born 15 July 1981) is a retired Nigerian professional footballer who played as a forward and winger. Odemwingie grew up in Uzbekistan (up to 12-years old) and Russia and began his career with Bendel Insurance in the Nigeria Premier League.