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- He is a former Nigerian Professional footballer
- He played as a forward
- He won three awards as the premier league player of the Month
Peter Odemwingie is a former Nigerian professional football player whose last known net worth was $5 million, having earned it from his career.
He caused controversy when he demanded a transfer to West Bromwich Albion and by posting several tweets on social media which caused the club to be booed by fans at home.
He represented the Nigeria national team in different matches for ten years playing as a forward and winger. When one comes across this, she/ he would want to know the forward in detail and here, we get to know him better.
Peter Odemwingie. Photo/ Transfermarkt.
Peter Odemwingie Biography
| Full name | Peter Osaze Odemwingie |
| Age | 43 years |
| Height | 1.82 m |
| Place of birth | Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, Soviet Union [now Uzbekistan] |
| Date of birth | July 15 1981 |
| Nationality | Nigerian/Russian/Uzbek |
| Occupation | Footballer |
| Source of wealth | Football earnings |
| Marital status | Married |
Net Worth
Peter Odemwingie has been a football player and over the years, he has accumulated a lot of wealth in net worth, an estimated amount of $5 million from his professional career. The forward has earned approximately $9.3 million gross salary in his playing career and last played for Rotherham.
Personal Life
Peter was born in Uzbek on July 15 1981 to a Russian mother and a Nigerian father who were both medical students his middle name ‘Osaze’ means God chooses.
Peter Odemwingie. Photo/Eurosport
The forward grew up in Russia and Nigeria and at two years old, the family moved to Nigeria before moving back to Russia where he completed his secondary school education.
In Russia, he played for the youth teams of KAMAZ and CSKA Moscow. At 17 years, the player returned to Nigeria and after spending some time with amateurs AS Racines Lagos, he became a professional with the Nigeria Premier League side Bendel Insurance.
He then signed for Louviere and made a mark by helping the club win a Belgian Cup in his first season. Odemwingie holds three citizenships Nigerian where his father hails from, Russia his mother’s land and Uzbek where he was born making him eligible to play in all three countries.
Peter married his fiance Sarah Fallon at a church in Northampton after two years of dating. The couple has two sons and a daughter, and they live in West Midlands, England.
The player retired from football four years ago and announced that he was on the verge of becoming a professional golfer. He is an avid fan of the sport.
Career
When he was in Russia, Peter played in the youth teams of Kamaz and CSKA Moscow and on returning to Nigeria, he joined amateurs AS Racines Lagos becoming a professional with Bendel Insurance.
He then joined Anderlecht on an unsuccessful trial then to La Louviere where he made his mark by helping the club win the Belgian Cup, qualifying him for the UEFA Cup playing against Benfica. He went through another trial with Blackburn Rovers.
Famous for his technique and pace, Lille poached him and more prestigious European clubs were on the spot then to Lokomotiv Moscow for a fee of $14 million on a four-year contract. He became the driving force and one of their most important players.
West Bromwich Albion signed him on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee with an option of a third year in favour of the club. His performance at the club was excellent and they extended his contract for three years at a fee of $5 million.
Peter Odemwingie. Photo/Eurosport
Odemwingie signed a two-year contract with Cardiff City for a fee of $2.8 million saying he was eager to have a fresh start of his career at the club falling in favour with the club’s manager.
He joined Stoke City on a one-and-a-half-year contract and two years later, he joined Rotherham United on a short-term contract. Two months later, he moved to Madura United and retired from football two years later.
Peter has earned a decent net worth through the contracts, salaries, wages and bonuses he received from various clubs he signed with.
Luxury Collection
Peter has earned an impressive net worth over his career years and he can certainly afford the best cars in the world. However, he kept his life private.
FAQs
What is his nationality?
Nigerian/Russia/Uzbek.
How old is he?
43 years.
Is he married?
Yes.
Does he have children?
Yes.
What is his current net worth?
$5 million.
