MikelJohnObi, also known as JohnObiMikel, is aNigerian former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. JohnObiMikel of Nigeria and Lionel Messi of Argentina were both at the world youth championship (FIFA U-20) in Netherlands in 2005, where they both shone like a Million Stars, to the delight of soccer fans the world over. JohnObiMikel of Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations match between Nigeria and Guinea at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on the 26 June 2019 Photo : PA Images / Icon Sport. The former Chelsea star joined Trabzonspor after helping the Super Eagles win a bronze medal at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Champions in Egypt. After joining the Turkish club last year, he has made 22 appearances across competitions but no goal has been registered under his name. Mikel is now one of the most famous names in Nigerianfootball mostly thanks to his play style. There are only a few players in the league who would dare to take a focus on defending since it is a much taller task in footballthan attacking the goal. JohnObiMikel, football legend, Nigeria, Chelsea, Middlesbrough, African football, tranbzonspor, stokecity, Kuwait, soccer, international leagues, impact.Join JohnObiMikel as he discusses Nigeria's chance for 2026 W/Cup qualification and the team's strengths. You will struggle to come across anyone in footballmore obsessed with Chelsea than their former midfielder and cult hero, JohnObiMikel.