Nigeria has produced some of the most talented footballers in the world, with many of them achieving great success at both club and international levels. Here are the top 5 most decorated Nigerian footballers based on their total titles and accolades.
- Nwankwo Kanu
Nwankwo Kanu, nicknamed ‘Papilo’, is one of Africa’s greatest ever footballers. He won numerous titles with clubs like Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal, and Portsmouth, including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and Premier League. Kanu is also an Olympic gold medalist and a two-time CAF Player of the Year.
Some of his notable trophies include:
- Ajax: Eredivisie winner (x3), UEFA Champions League winner, UEFA Super Cup winner, Intercontinental Cup winner
- Inter Milan: UEFA Cup winner
- Arsenal: Premier League winner (x2), FA Cup winner (x2), FA Community Shield winner
- Portsmouth: FA Cup winner
- John Obi Mikel
John Obi Mikel, the former captain of the Super Eagles, is one of the most illustrious footballers to represent Nigeria. He won numerous titles with Chelsea, including the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, and Champions League. Mikel is also an Africa Cup of Nations winner and an Olympic bronze medalist.
Some of his notable trophies include:
- Chelsea: Premier League winner (x2), FA Cup winner (x4), League Cup winner (x2), Champions League winner, Europa League winner
- Nigeria: Africa Cup of Nations winner, Olympic bronze medal
- Finidi George
Finidi George, nicknamed ‘Finito’, is one of Nigeria’s greatest ever footballers. He won numerous titles with Ajax, including the UEFA Champions League, Eredivisie, and Dutch Super Cup. Finidi is also an Africa Cup of Nations winner.
Some of his notable trophies include:
- Ajax: Eredivisie winner (x3), UEFA Champions League winner, UEFA Super Cup winner, Intercontinental Cup winner
- Nigeria: Africa Cup of Nations winner
- Daniel Amokachi
Daniel Amokachi, nicknamed “The Bull”, is a notable Nigerian player who won numerous titles with clubs like Club Brugge, Everton, and Besiktas. He is also an Africa Cup of Nations winner and an Olympic gold medalist.
Some of his notable trophies include:
- Club Brugge: Belgian Pro League winner (x2), Belgian Cup winner, Belgian Super Cup winner (x5)
- Everton: FA Cup winner, FA Charity Shield winner
- Besiktas: Turkish Cup winner, Turkish Super Cup winner
- Nigeria: Africa Cup of Nations winner, Olympic gold medal
- Sunday Oliseh
Sunday Oliseh is widely regarded as one of the best African midfielders of all time. He won numerous titles with clubs like Ajax and Borussia Dortmund, including the German Bundesliga and Dutch Eredivisie. Oliseh is also an Africa Cup of Nations winner and an Olympic gold medalist.
Some of his notable trophies include:
- Ajax: Dutch Eredivisie winner, Dutch Cup winner (x2)
- Borussia Dortmund: German Bundesliga winner
- Nigeria: Africa Cup of Nations winner, Olympic gold medal
