1. Joel Obi made his debut for Inter on 29 September 2010 in a UEFA Champions League group stage game against Werder Bremen.
14 Facts About Joel Obi
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Joel Obi made his Serie A debut on 17 October 2010 against Cagliari when he replaced Philippe Coutinho in the 66th minute.
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However, Joel Obi remained at Inter for the rest of the season, collecting 10 appearances in the league, two in Coppa Italia and one in the Champions League.
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Joel Obi concluded the season with two appearances in the league, one in the Coppa Italia and one in the Europa League.
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Joel Obi concluded the season with 17 appearances and one goal.
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Joel Obi returned to the field, playing as a starter in the match against Chievo Verona on 7 February 2016, replaced by Alexander Farnerud in the second half.
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On 11 August 2018, Joel Obi signed with Serie A club Chievo Verona on a three-year contract with an option for another season.
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On 21 July 2021, Joel Obi signed with newly promoted Serie A club US Salernitana 1919 on a free transfer.
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Joel Obi agreed to a one-year contract with the option of an extension.
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On 20 July 2022, Joel Obi joined Reggina on a two-year contract.
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In January 2024, Joel Obi joined Serie C Group B club Vis Pesaro on a two-year contract.
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Joel Obi made his international debut for the Nigeria national team on 9 February 2011 in a friendly game with Sierra Leone in Lagos.
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Joel Obi started the next 11 games in a row for the Eagles before getting injured near the end of 2012.
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Joel Obi was named in the preliminary squad for the 2014 World Cup.