- He is a Nigerian professional footballer
- He helped club Cadiz get promoted to La Liga in his first season with the club
- He represented Nigeria at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations
Bartholomew Ogbeche is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Nigeria national team. He was born in Nigeria but the family moved to France when he was still young where he realized his football talent and joined the youth academy of Paris Saint-Germain since he could not find an opportunity to join their first team, he was on loan spells with various clubs. However, he found a place at the Spanish club Cadiz where he scored prolifically in his first season, helping the club earn a promotion to La Liga.
He played for some seasons for the Spanish club before it was relegated to the second division before he moved to Greece to play for Kavala for three seasons and then a short stint with Middlesbrough in England. The player then moved to India where he joined NorthEast FC in the Indian Super League quickly becoming a prolific goal scorer. The following year, he moved to Kerala Blasters FC and Mumbai City FC the following year, playing a key role in their ISL championship win that season.
Bartholomew Ogbeche. Photo/The Guardian Nigeria
A year later, Ogbeche signed for Hyderabad FC where he has been a star player he became the ISL’s all-time top scorer and was very instrumental in the club’s historic championship win in 2022. The player represented Nigeria at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations.
How rich is Bartholomew Ogbeche?
Bartholomew has played professionally for several clubs throughout his career where he earned significant salaries from clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Cadiz and Mumbai City FC. He also has some endorsements with several top brand companies where he promoted their products as an ambassador, earning a significant amount of money and could be a potential investor in his home country. Based on this information, his net worth could be estimated amount of between $ 10 and $20 million.
Bartholomew Ogbeche Personal Life
Ogbeche was born in Ogoja, Nigeria on October 1st 1984 though the family moved to France when he was still young and lived there for like two decades. During his time in France, he gained French citizenship and developed a passion for the sport at a young age.
The player joined Paris Saint-Germain youth academy where he demonstrated his talent and potential in youth leagues, making his professional debut for the club. Due to limited positions at the club due to injuries and competition, he was loaned out to several clubs where he gained experience.
The player is married and has children though he prefers living a private life away from the spotlight. Besides his football career, he is passionate about music and fashion and also enjoys travelling and exploring new cultures.
Bartholomew Ogbeche Football Career
Bartholomew Ogbeche is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Nigeria national team. He started his career with the Paris Saint-Germain youth academy where he made his professional debut. Since injuries and competition gave him limited opportunities at PSG, he was on loan spells at Bastia, Metz and Al Ain where he showcased his scoring prowess and adapted to different playing styles.
Bartholomew Ogbeche
He then got a breakthrough at Cadiz where he helped the club get promotion to La Liga in his first season. The club was relegated and he moved to Greek club Kavala for three seasons before joining Middlesbrough for one season.
After a season, he earned the Indian Super League Stardom with NorthEast United before joining Kerala Blasters where he led the team’s attack with his clinical finishing. In the next season, he joined Mumbai City FC, to Hyderabad FC where he currently plays. He has also represented Nigeria at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations.
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