Chidi Odiah

Chidi Odiah

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Chidi Odiah is a former Nigerian professional footballer known for his skills as a right-back.

He started his professional career at Bridge F.C. in 2000.

Odiah played for PFC CSKA Moscow from 2004 to 2012, winning multiple titles including the UEFA Cup.

Биография

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Chukwudi "Chidi" Odiah is a Nigerian former professional footballer born in Nigeria, who made his mark as a right-back known for his work ethic and attacking prowess. He began his football journey with Eagle Cement in the Nigeria Premier League before moving to Julius Berger F.C. in 2000, where he played 10 games and helped the team secure the league title.

Rise to Prominence

In late 2000, Odiah transferred to FC Sheriff Tiraspol, where he became a key player, appearing in 58 matches and scoring five goals. His success in Moldova led to a move to PFC CSKA Moscow in 2004. At CSKA, he won multiple trophies, including the UEFA Cup in 2005, where he played a crucial role in the final. Despite suffering a severe knee injury that sidelined him for 18 months, Odiah returned to contribute to the team's successes, including winning the Russian Premier League and the Russian Cup.

International Career

Odiah's international career began at various youth levels, including captaining the Nigeria U-17 team to victory in the African U-17 Championship. He made his senior debut in 2004 and represented Nigeria in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where he played in the opening match against Argentina and assisted in a game against South Korea. He also earned bronze medals at the African Cup of Nations in 2006 and 2010.

Legacy

Chidi Odiah's career is marked by significant achievements, including multiple league titles and cups in both Moldova and Russia, as well as his contributions to the Nigerian national team. His dedication and skill have left a lasting impact on the clubs he played for and the fans who supported him.

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Career statistics

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International

Score and result list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after Odiah goal.

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 joined the club a year later on a four-year contract. His first trophy with the club was the 2004 Russian Super Cup. During CSKA's 2004–05 UEFA Cup campaign, he scored the first goal in the 4–0 quarter-final win over Auxerre, with the campaign culminating in CSKA winning the trophy by beating Sporting CP 3–1 in the final at the Estádio José Alvalade, where Odiah played the entire match. Later that year, he went on to win the Russian Cup and the Russian Premier League title, completing a historic treble. In the 2005 UEFA Super Cup, he played 90 minutes before being substituted ahead of extra time. In early 2006, Odiah won another Russian Super Cup, scoring a vital equalizer in the 3–2 victory over Spartak Moscow. However, shortly after, he sustained a severe knee injury, sidelining him for nearly 18 months and causing him to miss most of CSKA's domestic treble campaign. He later featured in the UEFA Champions League, notably helping the club reach the quarter-finals…

International career

Chidi 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 and in the first match against Argentina came into the starting lineup, as well in the match with South Korea, he made goal assist.

Club
Dolphins F.C. (1998–1999)
Club
Bridge F.C. (2015–)
National team
Nigeria
Club
PFC CSKA Moscow (2004–2012)
Club
Bridge F.C. (2000–2000)
Club
FC Sheriff Tiraspol (2000–2004)
Club
Nigeria men's national football team (2004–2010)

Наследие

Honours

Julius Berger

Nigeria Premier League: 2000 Sheriff Tiraspol

Moldovan National Division: 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04 Moldovan Cup: 2001, 2002 Moldovan Super Cup: 2003 CIS Cup: 2003 CSKA Moscow

UEFA Cup: 2005 Russian Premier League: 2005, 2006 Russian Cup: 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011 Russian Super Cup: 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009 Nigeria

African Cup of Nations Bronze medalist: 2006, 2010 Nigeria U17

African U-17 Championship: 2001 Individual

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

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Архив

Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Position

full-back

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Description

Nigerian footballer

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Chukwudi "Chidi" Odiah 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.

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