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Bartholomew Ogbeche
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Bartholomew Owogbalor Ogbeche (born 1 October 1984) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is the all-time top scorer in Indian Super League history.[3]
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![]() Ogbeche with Kerala Blasters in 2020 | |||
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Full name | Bartholomew Owogbalor Ogbeche[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1984-10-01) 1 October 1984 (age 39)[2] | ||
Place of birth | Ogoja, Nigeria[2] | ||
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Youth career | |||
Lobi Stars | |||
1999–2001 | Paris Saint-Germain | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2001–2005 | Paris Saint-Germain | 57 | (6) |
2004 | → Bastia (loan) | 15 | (2) |
2005 | → Metz (loan) | 12 | (1) |
2005–2006 | Al Jazira | 16 | (5) |
2006–2007 | Alavés | 29 | (5) |
2007–2009 | Valladolid | 35 | (3) |
2009–2010 | Cádiz | 28 | (9) |
2010–2011 | Kavala | 19 | (1) |
2011–2012 | Middlesbrough | 17 | (3) |
2013 | Xerez | 8 | (1) |
2014–2016 | Cambuur | 57 | (24) |
2016–2018 | Willem II | 38 | (12) |
2018–2019 | NorthEast United | 18 | (12) |
2019–2020 | Kerala Blasters | 16 | (15) |
2020–2021 | Mumbai City | 23 | (8) |
2021–2023 | Hyderabad | 41 | (28) |
Total | 429 | (135) | |
International career | |||
2002–2004 | Nigeria | 11 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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Having started his career in France with Paris Saint-Germain, he played his club football in the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Greece, England, the Netherlands and India. He is the all-time top scorer for Hyderabad in the Indian Super League, having previously held the top scorer position for NorthEast United and Kerala Blasters.[4][5]
Ogbeche represented Nigeria at the 2002 World Cup.