John Obi Mikel
John Obi Mikel is a retired Nigerian professional footballer known for his time as a midfield player at Chelsea FC, where he was instrumental in the club's success from 2006 to 2017. During his tenure, Mikel helped Chelsea secure two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, and the prestigious UEFA Champions League trophy in the 2011-2012 season. Following his departure from Chelsea, he continued his career in various leagues, including stints in China and Turkey. Recently, Mikel has gained attention for his critical commentary on Chelsea's current performance, expressing his disappointment with the team's management and players during his podcast, 'The Obi One Podcast.' His outspoken views highlight his passion for the club and concern for its future.
Born on Apr 22, 1987 (37 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 2 | 8.50 | 0.09% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 175,289 | $448,000 | 381$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 27,798 | $720,000 | 237$ |
| Norway | 1 | 2.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 3,716 | $403,000 | 276$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 2.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 45,190 | $340,000 | 158$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,368 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Totals | 6 | 398,268,480 | 254,361 | $1,916,100 | 1,054$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
Former Nigeria international John Obi Mikel reacted negatively to Jamie Carragher’s comments about the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Nigeria:
John Obi Mikel is among the Nigerian football stars that inspire young players.
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Nigeria:
John Obi Mikel strongly condemned Carragher’s stance on his Obi One Podcast.
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Turkey:
Mourinho mentioned John Obi Mikel's self-perception as one of the best players at a young age.
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Vietnam:
John Obi Mikel criticizes Chelsea's transfer dealings and the performance of Jadon Sancho.
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Norway:
John Obi Mikel criticizes Chelsea and several of the team's players in his own podcast.
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