Joel Obi
Nigerian footballer (born 1991)
1991 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Nigerian footballer (born 1991)
Born
May 22, 1991
Age
~35 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
association football player
NigeriaBorn in Lagos
1991
Born in Lagos (1991-05-22)
Present
Age ~35
About
Joel Chukwuma Obi, known as Joel Obi, is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
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Who is Joel Obi?+
Joel Chukwuma Obi, known as Joel Obi, is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
What does the name Joel mean?+
The name Joel means "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From t=Yahweh (is) God. As a medieval French and English given name, it is also from Judicaël (related to Joyce and Jocelyn). Cf. Elijah.". It is of English origin.
When was Joel Obi born?+
Joel Obi was born on May 22, 1991.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From t=Yahweh (is) God. As a medieval French and English given name, it is also from Judicaël (related to Joyce and Jocelyn). Cf. Elijah.
The name Joel is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From t=Yahweh (is) God. As a medieval French and English given name, it is also from Judicaël (related to Joyce and Jocelyn). Cf. Elijah.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Joel
Joel — May 22, 1991
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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I knew from the first practice. You had something different.
— your old coach
That one game... you know which one. Unreal.
— a fan since day one
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