John Mikel Obi
Career History | ||
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Senior | 2006-2017 | Chelsea |
2019 | Middlesbrough | |
2019-2020 | Trabzonspor | |
2020-2021 | Stoke City | |
International | 2005- | Nigeria |
Sports Mole has 446 articles about John Mikel Obi. Articles 1 to 40:
![Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema in April 2017 Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema in April 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/24/40/cristiano-ronaldo-gareth-bale-karim-benzema.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Evra claims Man United were close to '£200m double deal' for Real Madrid legends
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra goes on record to say the club refused to grant £200m to sign Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in the summer of 2013.
Sep 30, 23:03
![Napoli's Victor Osimhen pictured in July 2024 Napoli's Victor Osimhen pictured in July 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea transfer news: John Obi Mikel dismisses suggestions over Victor Osimhen's wage demands
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel dismisses suggestions that Napoli forward Victor Osimhen asked for too much money to join the Premier League giants.
Sep 9, 10:39
![Usain Bolt and teammates celebrate with the trophy after winning Soccer Aid 2023 on June 11, 2023 Usain Bolt and teammates celebrate with the trophy after winning Soccer Aid 2023 on June 11, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Soccer Aid 2024: Confirmed England & World XI lineups, Eden Hazard, Usain Bolt and more
Sports Mole provides the lowdown on when and where Soccer Aid 2024 takes place, as well as how to watch it, and looks at which celebrities and former footballers will be taking part.
Jun 5, 21:57
![Napoli's Victor Osimhen during the warm up before the match on August 27, 2023 Napoli's Victor Osimhen during the warm up before the match on August 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen 'would prefer Chelsea move over Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur'
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen would reportedly prefer to sign for Chelsea if he makes the switch to the Premier League in the future.
Nov 23, 09:53
![Armando Broja in action for Chelsea in September 2023 Armando Broja in action for Chelsea in September 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea to sell Armando Broja to fund Victor Osimhen move from Napoli?
Chelsea are reportedly considering the option of selling Armando Broja to raise funds for the purchase of Nigerian international and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
Nov 15, 18:32
![Napoli's Victor Osimhen warms up in October 2023 Napoli's Victor Osimhen warms up in October 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Napoli's Victor Osimhen confirms he rejected Saudi Arabia move
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen confirms that he decided against joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal during the summer transfer window.
Nov 14, 00:27
![Napoli's Victor Osimhen during the warm up before the match on August 27, 2023 Napoli's Victor Osimhen during the warm up before the match on August 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
John Obi Mikel keen to tempt Victor Osimhen into Chelsea transfer
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel admits that he would like to see Napoli forward Victor Osimhen move to Stamford Bridge next summer.
Nov 13, 18:03
![Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel lifting the Champions League trophy in 2012. Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel lifting the Champions League trophy in 2012.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel announces retirement
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel announces his retirement from professional football at the age of 35.
Sep 27, 15:35
![Didier Drogba with the Champions League trophy in 2012. Didier Drogba with the Champions League trophy in 2012.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Where are Chelsea's 2012 Champions League heroes now?
Sports Mole takes a look at where Chelsea's Champions League heroes of 2012 have ended up 10 years later.
May 19, 09:45
![Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in December 2020 Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in December 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Swansea City vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Swansea City and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 15, 22:30
![Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020 Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Stoke City vs. Fleetwood Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Stoke City and Fleetwood Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 8, 23:27
![Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020 Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Stoke City vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Reading, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 6, 01:00
![Aston Villa manager Dean Smith before the match on May 1, 2021. Aston Villa manager Dean Smith before the match on May 1, 2021.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Stoke City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Stoke City and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 22, 13:18
![Watford's Joao Pedro in action with Stoke City's John Obi Mikel in the Championship on November 4, 2020 Watford's Joao Pedro in action with Stoke City's John Obi Mikel in the Championship on November 4, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Stoke City announce John Obi Mikel departure
The 34-year-old made 41 appearances for the Potters last season.
Jul 1, 23:06
![General view of Stoke City's bet365 Stadium taken March 2018 General view of Stoke City's bet365 Stadium taken March 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Stoke City: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2021
Keep track of all of Stoke City's confirmed summer transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jun 3, 06:45
![Bournemouth manager Jonathan Woodgate pictured on February 20, 2021 Bournemouth manager Jonathan Woodgate pictured on February 20, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jonathan Woodgate admits Bournemouth are "underdogs" for playoffs
The Cherries finished the regular season with three straight defeats after going down 2-0 to Stoke.
May 8, 16:42
![Stoke City's Will Forrester celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on May 8, 2021 Stoke City's Will Forrester celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on May 8, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bournemouth 0-2 Stoke: Cherries' loss confirms sixth-placed finish
Will William Forrester and Tommy Smith fired Stoke to a 2-0 win.
May 8, 15:04
![Queens Park Rangers QPR manager Mark Warburton pictured in February 2021 Queens Park Rangers QPR manager Mark Warburton pictured in February 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Stoke 0-2 QPR: Osman Kakay nets first Championship goal for QPR
The Londoners lead 1-0 at the break after Charlie Austin scored his seventh goal of the season with an emphatic finish.
May 1, 17:32
![Nottingham Forest manager Chris Hughton pictured on January 23, 2021 Nottingham Forest manager Chris Hughton pictured on January 23, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Nottingham Forest and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 22, 13:15
![Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in December 2020 Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in December 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Stoke 0-0 Preston: Both sides hit woodwork in goalless stalemate
Both sides hit the woodwork after the break.
Apr 17, 14:49
![Birmingham City manager Lee Bowyer pictured on March 17, 2021 Birmingham City manager Lee Bowyer pictured on March 17, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lee Bowyer hails "very professional performance" in Stoke win
Blues made it 10 points from Lee Bowyer's five games in charge.
Apr 10, 18:55
![Birmingham City manager Lee Bowyer pictured on March 17, 2021 Birmingham City manager Lee Bowyer pictured on March 17, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Birmingham 2-0 Stoke: Jutkiewicz scores landmark goal for hosts
The 32-year-old hit both goals.
Apr 10, 17:36
![Millwall manager Gary Rowett pictured in February 2021 Millwall manager Gary Rowett pictured in February 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gary Rowett talks up Millwall's second-half performance in Stoke win
Gary Rowett delighted as Millwall see off his former club Stoke.
Apr 5, 19:00
![Cardiff City manager Mick McCarthy pictured on February 16, 2021 Cardiff City manager Mick McCarthy pictured on February 16, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Cardiff 0-0 Stoke: Potters still searching for first away win of 2021
This was Stoke's 11th game in a row away from home without victory.
Mar 16, 21:30
![Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth pictured in December 2020 Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth pictured in December 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Stoke City vs. Wycombe Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Wycombe Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 4, 14:00
![Swansea City's Connor Roberts celebrates scoring against Stoke City in the Championship on March 3, 2021 Swansea City's Connor Roberts celebrates scoring against Stoke City in the Championship on March 3, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Stoke City 1-2 Swansea City: Swans secure last-gasp win to boost promotion hopes
The visitors won 2-1 courtesy of a penalty in the 94th minute.
Mar 3, 23:10
![Stoke City's Joe Allen in action with Reading's Josh Laurent on February 6, 2021 Stoke City's Joe Allen in action with Reading's Josh Laurent on February 6, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Stoke and Reading share the spoils in dull affair
The Potters enjoyed plenty of possession against the play-off chasing Royals but lacked any cutting edge.
Feb 6, 17:38
![Watford's Troy Deeney in action with Stoke City's Nathan Collins in the Championship on January 22, 2021 Watford's Troy Deeney in action with Stoke City's Nathan Collins in the Championship on January 22, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Troy Deeney inspires Watford to victory at Stoke
The Hornets moved up to third with a hard-fought away win.
Jan 22, 22:09
![Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray pictured in December 2020 Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray pictured in December 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Blackburn Rovers vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 14, 17:33
![Leicester City's Marc Albrighton celebrates scoring their second goal with Timothy Castagne and Dennis Praet on January 9, 2021 Leicester City's Marc Albrighton celebrates scoring their second goal with Timothy Castagne and Dennis Praet on January 9, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Impressive Leicester put four past Stoke to progress in FA Cup
Brendan Rodgers' side progressed with goals from James Justin, Marc Albrighton, Ayoze Perez and Harvey Barnes.
Jan 9, 17:18
![Bournemouth manager Jason Tindall pictured on November 7, 2020 Bournemouth manager Jason Tindall pictured on November 7, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Stoke City vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 31, 12:15
![Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020 Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Michael O'Neill looks ahead to 2021 as Stoke players return from injury
Midfielder Joe Allen made his first appearance in nine months as Stoke drew 0-0 at Coventry.
Dec 26, 19:13
![Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020 Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Coventry City vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Coventry City and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 23, 19:30
![Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on December 16, 2020 Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on December 16, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Stoke City vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 21, 12:27
![Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020 Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Queens Park Rangers vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Queens Park Rangers and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 13, 13:15
![Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020 Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Derby County vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Derby County and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 10, 12:30
![Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020 Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in October 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Stoke City vs. Cardiff City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Cardiff City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 6, 12:00
![Stoke City's Sam Clucas celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates against Huddersfield Town on November 21, 2020 Stoke City's Sam Clucas celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates against Huddersfield Town on November 21, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Stoke City vs. Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 3, 19:17
![Boro boss Tony Pulis cuts a frustrated figure on May 5, 2019 Boro boss Tony Pulis cuts a frustrated figure on May 5, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tony Pulis hails "first-class" Sheffield Wednesday attitude in Stoke draw
Tony Pulis picked up a point against former club Stoke in his first home game as Owls boss.
Nov 28, 18:41
![General view of Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough Stadium taken August 2018 General view of Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough Stadium taken August 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tony Pulis sees Sheffield Wednesday take a point against former club Stoke
Tony Pulis, who was facing his former club, picked up a point in his first home game as Owls boss.
Nov 28, 17:23