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Victor Anichebe was born on April 23, 1988 in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria. Victor Anichebe is listed as an association football player. The age as of 2026 is 38. The listed height is 191 cm.
My Take
I've always had a soft spot for big, physical forwards, and Anichebe is exactly that, a 1.91 m striker out of Lagos who muscled his way through European football. What interests me about players like him is the work that never shows up in the stat sheet: holding the ball up, occupying defenders, bullying centre-backs so teammates can profit. Coming out of Nigeria and carving a career abroad takes real grit, and I genuinely respect that journey. He may be retired now, but his career is a reminder that not every valuable contribution is a goal you can count.
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- Name (English)
- Victor Anichebe
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴィクター・アニチェベ
- Reading
- ゔぃくたー・あにちぇべ
- Born
- April 23, 1988 (age 38)
- Origin
- Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dragon
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Victor Anichebe born?
Victor Anichebe was born on April 23, 1988 and is 38 years old.
Where is Victor Anichebe from?
Victor Anichebe is from Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.
What does Victor Anichebe do?
Victor Anichebe works as association football player.
How tall is Victor Anichebe?
Victor Anichebe is 191 cm tall.
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