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My Take
Shola Ameobi embodies a kind of loyalty modern football rarely produces. Born in Zaria, Nigeria, the towering striker gave Newcastle United fourteen years, 397 appearances and 79 goals. What moves me is the detail that he ranks fifth all-time for Premier League substitute appearances: that's a player who accepted the unglamorous late-game role and kept delivering. Starters get the glory, but the men who reshape a match from the bench are a special breed. I value that quiet devotion to one club and one city far more than the mercenary moves that dominate the sport today.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shola Ameobi
- Name (Japanese)
- ショラ・アメオビ
- Reading
- しょら・あめおび
- Born
- October 12, 1981 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
- Origin
- Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 191 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 Shola Ameobi born?
Born October 12, 1981 (age 44).
Where is Shola Ameobi from?
Shola Ameobi is from Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.
What does Shola Ameobi do?
Shola Ameobi works as association football player.
How tall is Shola Ameobi?
Shola Ameobi is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.