Last updated on May 20, 2024
Obafemi Martins is a Nigerian professional footballer known for his speed on the ball. He plays as a forward for various teams. He left Nigeria for Italy when he was 16 years old. After that, he played for several top-division clubs across Europe. He has gained significant fame from his football career and is currently retired, no longer playing for any club.
Obafemi Martins was born on 28 October 1984 in Lagos Nigeria. According to his birthdate, he is currently 38 years old. His complete name is Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins. He has two brothers named Oladipupo Martins, his younger brother and another one is John Ronan, his elder brother who died on 08 August 2011 because of a heart attack in Lagos, Nigeria. Before being retired in 2009 due to heart problems, he had played for Reggiana and other groups.
Career:
Obafemi Martins is married to Abigail Barwuah, the sister of Mario Balotelli. The couple has a son named Kendrick, who was born in 2013. Their story began in 2012 in Milan, Italy, when Obafemi fell in love with Abigail, and they started dating. Abigail Barwuah was also one of Obafemi’s partners before they secretly married.
Kevin Maussi Martins, born on January 31, 2005, is Obafemi’s son from a previous relationship. Following in his father’s footsteps, Kevin is currently a member of Inter Milan’s youth setup and an Italy youth international.”
Profile Summary:
| Title | Details |
| Full Name | Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins |
| Nick Name | Obafemi Martins |
| Date of Birth | 28 October 1984 |
| Place of Birth | Lagos |
| Country of Birth | Nigeria |
| Age | 38 years old |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Position | Centre forward |
| Preferred Foot | Both |
| Current Club | Retired |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Nationality | Italian, Nigerian |
| Social Media | Instagram, X(Twitter) |
| Transfermarkt Profile | Obafemi Martins’ Transfermarkt profile |
Net Worth:
Obafemi Martins has played many matches with different clubs so he has an admirable figure of around $35 Million. His career is one of the most successful careers as a pro footballer. He is one of the wealthiest Nigerian footballers.
Cars:
Obafemi Martins owns a collection of luxurious cars that are both expensive and very attractive. As a successful footballer, he has earned enough to buy any vehicle he desires. Some of his vehicles include a Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren, which costs $964,521; a Mercedes Benz G-Class, priced at $295,000; a Lamborghini Aventador, valued at $417,346; a Bentley Bentayga, costing $300,000; and a Ferrari Spider, priced at $264,100
Social Media:
Obafemi Martins is a great footballer and a well-known personality. He has many fans and stays connected with them through social media. On Instagram, he has 600k followers and has made 513 posts. He also has a X(Twitter) account with over 59k followers.
