Taye Taiwo

Quick Facts

Full Name	Taye Taiwo
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 16, 1985(1985-04-16)
Age	39
Birthplace	Lagos
Country	Nigeria
Birth City	Lagos State
Horoscope	Aries

Taye Taiwo Biography

Taye Taiwo is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on April 16, 1985 in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria. Nigerian footballer who took home numerous league titles with Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1. He played for Nigeria on the international stage from 2004 until the year 2011.

He played alongside Nigerian Captain of the team He competed alongside Nigerian team captain Nwankwo Kanu at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. during the 2009 FIFA World Cup.

In 2005, at the age of 20, Taiwo was signed by French club, Olympique de Marseille. Taiwo was brought in to fill the void Bixente Lizarazu had left when he departed for Bayern Munich. The Nigerian left back scored Marseille’s winning goal against Olympique Lyonnais on 21 March 2010, with a trademark left-footed strike from long range. He also scored Marseille’s winning goal against US Boulogne on 17 April 2010. On 23 April 2011, Taiwo scored the only goal at the Stade de France against Montpellier HSC to win the 2011 Coupe de la Ligue. After the match, Taiwo grabbed a microphone and joined fans in singing an expletive-laden chant aimed at the club’s rivals PSG, narrowly escaping a ban from the LFP. However, Taiwo received a one-match ban for his action, missing out on the last games of the season, which could have been his last match and since apologised. Though keen to sign a contract with the club, Taiwo announced that he would leave Marseille at the end of the 2010–11 season, to seek new challenge elsewhere.

On 9 May 2011, A.C. Milan coach, Massimiliano Allegri, confirmed the signing of Taiwo along with French defender Philippe Mexès. The two were to play for Milan for the 2011–12 season. He made his debut with the club on 24 September 2011 in the home league match won 1–0 against Cesena where he was eventually replaced by Luca Antonini. In December 2011, Taiwo made an interview for the French sports newspaper L’Équipe where he said that he was disappointed with his current experience at A.C. Milan, commenting on problems with Massimiliano Allegri and on the fact that he wasn’t playing. Despite the player spending much time on the substitutes bench, Taiwo iterated that he remained committed to the Italian club.

He got married to a woman called Nimot.

Taye Taiwo Net Worth

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

He was a part of Gabros International in Nigeria Division 1.

He was included in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year for three of four times from the year 2008 until 2011.

Taye Ismaila Taiwo (born 16 April 1985) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defender for RoPS Rovaniemi.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Taye Taiwo height 6 ft 0 in Taye weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Taye Taiwo Dating?

According to our records, Taye Taiwo married to Nimot Taiwo. As of December 1, 2023, Taye Taiwo’s is not dating anyone.

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Taiwo joined Allsvenskan side AFC Eskilstuna for the remainder of the season August 2017.

Facts & Trivia

Taye Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Taye Taiwo celebrates birthday on April 16 of every year.

In 2018, Taiwo joined Veikkausliiga side Rovaniemen Palloseura for the season 2018.

Is Taye Taiwo still playing football?

Former Nigeria international Taiye Taiwo has confirmed his move to Salon Palloilijat. The 36-year-old left-back penned a one-year contract with the Finnish third-tier outfit that will take effect from January 1, 2022.

How old is Taye Taiwo?

37 years (April 16, 1985)

What does the name Taiwo mean?

Taiwo (variant forms: Taiye, Taye, Taiyewo) is a name of Yoruba origin meaning “ the first twin to taste the world.” or the one who comes before Kehinde.

Which club is Taiye Taiwo playing for now?

Salon Palloilijat