Biography
Joseph Micheal Yobo (born 6 September 1980) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a centre back.
He appeared to retire in June 2014 and was later appointed as assistant coach of the Nigeria Football Federation in 2020.
He holds the record for the most appearances for Nigeria. He was born to Mr. Williams and Mrs. Comfort Yobo in Kono, Rivers State.
He was kidnapped and released after 12 days when the ransom was paid.
Nigerian Football Player
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| Full name: | Joseph Michael Yobo |
| Stage name: | Joseph Yobo |
| Born: | September 6, 1980 (age 44) |
| Place of birth: | Kono |
| State of origin: | River State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Adaeze Yobo (married 2010) |
| Parents: | Williams Yobo and Comfort Yobo |
| Siblings: | Micheal Albert Yobo, Nnorum Yobo and Gideon Micheal Yobo |
| Job: | Football player |
| Net worth: | $35 million |
Early life
Joseph Yobo was born and raised in Kono, Rivers State in Nigeria on September 6, 1980. He left Nigeria to join Standard Liege in 1998.
He appeared in his first team in 2000 and made 46 appearances. He was then bought by Marseille in 2001. While completing his primary and secondary education, he realized his love and great skills in Football.
He then signed for Michelin-Harcourt at the age of 16 in 1996 and then joined club Standard Liege in 1997.
Education
Joseph Yobo apparently dropped out of school to sign up for football at the age of 16. He then pursued his football career in full swing.
Career
Joseph Yobo is a former Nigerian footballer who represented the Super Eagles at three FIFA World Cups and six African Cups of Nations. He apparently started his career at the age of 16, when he discovered his love for football.
He was appointed assistant coach after retiring. He joined Standard Liege in 1998 after leaving Nigeria in 1998, after which he made 46 appearances.
Joseph Yobo became one of the most consistent players in the Everton team and was one of seven players in the team to play every minute of every game during the 2006-07 season. He then retired in 2014.
Social media
Joseph Yobo is one of the most followed public figures with an active fan base on social media. He has over 142k followers on Instagram.
Instagram Name – @Josephyobo1
Personal life
Joseph Yobo was born into a family of eight siblings. Some of his siblings are Micheal Albert Yobo, Nnorum Yobo and Gideon Micheal Yobo.
He is married to former beauty queen Adaeze Igwe, who won the Most Beautiful Girl award in 2008.
He met her when he came to Nigeria for a short stay. His brother is also a recognized football player.
Net worth
Famous and beloved Nigerian footballer, Joseph Yobo has amassed an estimated net worth of $35 million.
