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My Take
Odion Ighalo's journey is the kind I genuinely root for. From the streets of Lagos through Norway's Lyn, Italy's Udinese, loan spells in Spain, and a breakout at Watford, he built his career one move at a time. The 188 cm frame made him a classic target-man forward, but it is the 2020 transfer to Manchester United, the club he supported as a boy, that I find irresistible. That is a childhood dream colliding with reality. He later kept scoring in China and the Middle East and served Nigeria well. I admire the grit and romance behind every step of it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Odion Ighalo
- Name (Japanese)
- オディオン・イガロ
- Reading
- おでぃおん・いがろ
- Born
- June 16, 1989 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Snake
- Origin
- Lagos, Lagos 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 Odion Ighalo born?
Born June 16, 1989 (age 37).
Where is Odion Ighalo from?
Odion Ighalo is from Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.
What does Odion Ighalo do?
Odion Ighalo works as association football player.
How tall is Odion Ighalo?
Odion Ighalo is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.