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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Attacking threat
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Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Nigeria international
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John Utaka profile
- Position
- Forward
- Nationality
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Nigeria
- Date of birth
- 08 Jan 1982 (44 years)
- Height
- 179 cm
- Weight
- 82 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- J. Utaka
John Utaka recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Portugal vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 10 Jun 2026 | 2 – 1 |
Poland vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 03 Jun 2026 | 2 – 2 |
Nigeria vs Jamaica
|
International Friendly | 30 May 2026 | 3 – 0 |
|
Nigeria vs Zimbabwe
|
International Friendly | 26 May 2026 | 2 – 0 |
Jordan vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 2 – 2 |
|
Nigeria vs Madagascar
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 25 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 29 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Russia vs Nigeria
|
International Friendly | 06 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Nigeria vs Tanzania
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 11 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Tanzania vs Nigeria
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 15 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
John Utaka transfer history (14 moves)
Nogoom El Mostakbal
Retired
Free Player
Nogoom El Mostakbal
Aswan
CS Sedan-Ardennes
Nogoom El Mostakbal
Aswan
Free Player
Nogoom El Mostakbal
Sivasspor
Free Player
Montpellier Hérault SC
Sivasspor
Portsmouth
Montpellier Hérault SC
Stade Rennais FC
Portsmouth
RC Lens
Stade Rennais FC
Al-Sadd Sports Club
RC Lens
Ismaily SC
Al-Sadd Sports Club
El Mokawloon El Arab
Ismaily SC
Rangers International FC
El Mokawloon El Arab
Nigeria national team
About John Utaka
John Utaka is a 44-year-old Nigeria professional footballer who plays as a forward.
Born on 08 January 1982 in Nigeria, John Utaka has been eligible for senior professional football since 1999. John Utaka stands 179 cm tall and weighs 82 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Nigeria national team fixtures are played, John Utaka's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Nigeria vs Madagascar in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations on Friday 25 September 2026 at 16:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Portugal 2-1 Nigeria in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this John Utaka hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about John Utaka
What team does John Utaka play for?
John Utaka's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does John Utaka play?
John Utaka plays as a forward.
How old is John Utaka?
John Utaka was born on 08 January 1982, making them 44 years old.
What nationality is John Utaka?
John Utaka represents Nigeria.
How tall is John Utaka?
John Utaka stands 179 cm tall and weighs 82 kg.
Is John Utaka left-footed or right-footed?
John Utaka's preferred foot is right.
Does John Utaka play for the national team?
John Utaka is eligible for Nigeria. Their next match is Nigeria vs Madagascar on Friday 25 September 2026 UTC.
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