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 (38 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2 | 7.50 | 0.11% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 90,638 | $720,000 | 774$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 110,294 | $448,000 | 240$ |
| Germany | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 47,550 | $3,845,000 | 2,182$ |
| Totals | 4 | 374,262,598 | 248,482 | $5,013,000 | 3,196$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Turkey:
Nigerian former footballer John Obi Mikel stated that his compatriot Victor Osimhen should not go to Saudi Arabia.
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Germany:
John Obi Mikel had to stop playing due to an injury during the final.
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Turkey:
John Obi Mikel, a former Chelsea player, called for Victor Osimhen to remain with the club.
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Nigeria:
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has claimed Osimhen wants to play for Chelsea, adding weight to the speculation.
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Turkey:
John Obi Mikel commented that Victor Osimhen wants to play for Chelsea.
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Turkey:
John Obi Mikel, a Chelsea legend, stated that Osimhen's dream team is Chelsea.
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Nigeria:
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has expressed his desire to see Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen make a move to the English Premier League.
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Israel:
John Obi Mikel will also participate in the Chelsea legends team.
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Indonesia:
John Obi Mikel commented on Arteta's performance and Arsenal's development under his management.
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Turkey:
John Obi Mikel is mentioned as a former Chelsea player and host of the YouTube channel where Osimhen spoke.
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