Description: (Nigerian Former Professional Footballer Who Played as a Defensive Midfielder)
John Obi Mikel, a Nigerian former professional footballer, played as a defensive midfielder. He started his career at Plateau United and later moved to Lyn in Norway. In 2006, he controversially joined Chelsea, where he enjoyed 11 successful years, winning multiple titles, including two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, and the 2011–12 Champions League. Following his time at Chelsea, he played for Tianjin TEDA, Middlesbrough, Trabzonspor, and Stoke City. Internationally, he represented Nigeria 91 times, scoring six goals.