There has been several top talents from Nigeria that have played in the Premier League over the years and we picked our top five who have had the most success.
Nigeria are certainly up there with Ivory Coast in terms of African nations who have had the most players to feature in the English top flight, especially in recent times.
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Joseph Yobo
Joseph Yobo was a mainstay for Everton over the eight seasons that he spent with the Merseyside club, he made 228 appearances and was even made vice-captain, meaning he wore the armband on several occasions.
Yobo is currently the joint second most capped Nigerian player of all time and was David Moyes’ first ever signing as Toffees manager during his successful reign.
Yakubu Aiyegbeni
Yakubu featured 252 times in the Premier League for Portsmouth, Middlesbrough, Everton and Blackburn, with his most successful season coming for Blackburn when he found the back of the net 17 times in 30 league games.
Kanu
Kanu is one of the most decorated players on our list, after he won two Premier League titles and two FA Cups with Arsenal, whilst chipping in with 83 goal contributions in 273 appearances for Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth.
Jay-Jay Okocha
Jay-Jay Okocha will certainly go down as one of Nigeria’s best ever players to play in England, after his dazzling tricks and skills mesmerised defenders and was a joy for all football fans to watch across the 144 appearances that he made in the Premier League.
John Mikel-Obi
John Mikel-Obi is the man who takes our top spot for best Nigerian’s to ever grace the Premier League, after he notched 249 appearances, won an impressive three FA Cups, two Premier League titles, the Europa League and also added a Champions League trophy to his accolades with Chelsea.
The talented midfielder was recognised for his ability in his early playing days, after he was named Chelsea young player of the year in 2007, and was the youngest player to reach 100 appearances for the Blues.
