17 Facts About Joseph Yobo

Joseph Yobo was the captain of the Nigerian national team until his international football retirement in June 2014, and was Nigeria's record appearance holder.

Joseph Yobo made his first team debut in 2000, and went on to appear 46 times.

The delay, in 2006, in signing a new contract with Everton lead to rumours of a move to Arsenal, but on 22 July, Joseph Yobo committed himself to Goodison Park until 2010.

On 15 April 2007, Joseph Yobo became the record appearance holder for an overseas player at Everton, a record he held until early 2012.

Distin, Jagielka and John Heitinga were increasingly selected over Joseph Yobo, confining him to the bench.

On 31 August 2010, Joseph Yobo signed a one-year loan contract with Fenerbahce.

Joseph Yobo played in 30 official matches and scored a goal, helping his team win the league title.

On 30 January 2014, Joseph Yobo returned to England on loan at Norwich City for the remainder of the season with a view to a permanent move in the summer.

Joseph Yobo is a former Nigeria international, who has been capped 101 times and represented the Super Eagles at three FIFA World Cups and six Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.

Joseph Yobo made his second World Cup appearance at the 2010 tournament in South Africa, after which he assumed the captaincy on the international retirement of Nwankwo Kanu.

In June 2014, Joseph Yobo was included in Stephen Keshi's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

On 12 February 2020, Joseph Yobo was appointed assistant coach of the Super Eagles by the Nigeria Football Federation after a brief meeting held in Abuja.

Joseph Yobo was appointed assistant coach to replace Imama Amapakabo.

In 2010, following a brief courtship, Joseph Yobo married former MBGN Adaeze Igwe in a midnight ceremony held in Jos.

Joseph Yobo is the younger brother of former Nigeria international Albert Yobo.

Joseph Yobo was eventually released after 12 days on 17 July 2008.

Joseph Yobo has started a football academy in the Ogoni region of Nigeria.