Biography
Who is Obafemi Martins?
Early life and career beginnings
Obafemi Martins was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He began his path in football by playing on the streets of his hometown. He was eventually scouted by a manager named Churchill Oliseh, which led him to join a local football organization known as F.C. Ebedei. He spent one year with this team before an opportunity arose in Italy.
Success at Inter Milan
In 2001, Obafemi Martins signed with the Serie A club Inter Milan for a transfer fee of 750,000 euros. He made an immediate impact with their youth team, scoring 23 goals and helping the squad win the Campionato Nazionale Primavera during the 2001 to 2002 season. His performance earned him a spot in the senior squad, where he made his league debut in December 2002 against Parma, a match that Inter won 2–1.
Tenure in English football
Obafemi Martins joined the English Premier League club Newcastle United in August 2006 for a transfer fee of 15 million euros. He signed a five-year contract and was given the team's number 9 shirt. His debut occurred against Aston Villa, though he left the game early due to a knee injury. He recovered to score his first goal for the team in September against West Ham United.
International play and career conclusion
Following his departure from Newcastle, he played for several clubs worldwide. He joined the Bundesliga team VfL Wolfsburg in 2009, scoring on his debut against 1. FC Köln. In 2010, he transferred to the Russian Premier League side Rubin Kazan for 17 million euros. He helped the club win the Russian Cup in 2012. His career also included a period with the Spanish club Levante and a stint in Major League Soccer with Seattle Sounders FC, where he played from 2013 to 2015 and scored 17 league goals in 2014.
Birthday and age
Obafemi Martins was born on October 28, 1984, which makes Obafemi 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Obafemi shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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