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My Take
Nedum Onuoha appeals to me because his career reads like a loyalty story. Born in Warri, Nigeria, the towering centre-back came up through Manchester City's academy and gave the club years of Premier League service, a homegrown bond that money simply cannot buy. I have a soft spot for one-club-hearted players who define themselves through commitment rather than glamour. What moves me most is his second act: working as a thoughtful television pundit and as a community ambassador for City, giving back to the city that raised him as a footballer. That blend of devotion and gratitude is genuinely heartwarming.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nedum Onuoha
- Name (Japanese)
- ネダム・オヌオハ
- Reading
- ねだむ・おぬおは
- Born
- November 12, 1986 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Tiger
- Origin
- Warri, Delta State, Nigeria
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 188 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Nedum Onuoha born?
Born November 12, 1986 (age 39).
Where is Nedum Onuoha from?
Nedum Onuoha is from Warri, Delta State, Nigeria.
What does Nedum Onuoha do?
Nedum Onuoha works as association football player.
How tall is Nedum Onuoha?
Nedum Onuoha is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.