Chidi Odiah

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Chukwudi "Chidi" Odiah (born 17 December 1983) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a right-back. A former international, he was known for his work ethic, skills and attacking prowess.[1]

Club career

Eagle Cement and Julius Berger

Odiah began his career with Eagle Cement in the Nigeria Premier League before moving to Julius Berger F.C. in 2000, for which he played 10 games and won the league.

Sheriff Tiraspol

In late 2000, Odiah moved to Sheriff Tiraspol. He appeared in 58 games and scored five goals, becoming one of the major players in the team as they dominated Moldovan football and won many honours.

CSKA Moscow

At the 2003 CIS Cup, Odiah drew the attention of CSKA Moscow and later joined the club a year later on a four-year contract.[2] He won the UEFA Cup in 2005[3] and participated at the 2005 UEFA Super Cup,[4] as well as playing in the UEFA Champions League. He left CSKA by mutual consent on 16 February 2012.[5]

International

Chidi has represented his nation at various youth levels. He played for Nigeria U-17 national team to African U-17 Championship – winner of the tournament. On the next event, Meridian Cup, he was team captain. His premier match in the senior team took place in September 2004, in a match against Zimbabwe. Chidi also twice won the bronze medal with Nigeria senior team at the African Cup of Nations – 2006, 2010.

Odiah was chosen for the team of Nigeria to 2010 FIFA World Cup[6] and in the first match against Argentina came into the starting lineup, as well in the match with South Korea, he made goal assist.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[7][8]
Club Season League National cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
CSKA Moscow 2004 Russian Premier League 21 0 6 0 – 27 0
2005 27 2 6 0 15 1 1 0 49 3
2006 3 0 2 0 1 0 1 1 7 1
2007 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 6 0
2008 23 0 1 0 4 0 – 28 0
2009 13 0 2 0 3 0 – 18 0
2010 11 1 1 0 2 0 – 14 1
2011–12 3 0 0 0 0 0 – 0 0
Total 105 3 12 0 33 1 2 1 152 5
Career total 105 3 12 0 33 1 2 1 152 5

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year[7]
National team Year Apps Goals
Nigeria 2004 2 0
2005 5 0
2006 6 0
2007 0 0
2008 4 1
2009 2 0
2010 9 0
Total 28 1
Score and result list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after Odiah goal.[7]
International goal scored by Chidi Odiah
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 11 October 2008 Abuja, Nigeria {{ Template:Yesno alias = Sierra Leone flag alias = Flag of Sierra Leone.svg flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Sierra Leone.svg flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Sierra Leone.svg link alias-military = Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align="center"|4–1 || align="center"|4–1 || 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Julius Berger

Sheriff Tiraspol

CSKA Moscow

Nigeria

Nigeria U17

Individual

  • In the list of 33 best football players of the championship of Russia: position right half-backs № 1 (2005)[9]
  • In the list of 33 best football players of the championship of Russia: position right full-backs № 2 (2004)

References

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