Chinedu Obasi

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Chinedu Obasi

| image = Chinedu Obasi 20.jpg

| caption = Obasi in 2009

| full_name = Chinedu Ogbuke Obasi{{cite web |url=https://www.efl.com/siteassets/efl-documents/efl-professional-retain-list--free-transfers---2017-18.pdf |title=Club list of registered players: As at 19th May 2018: Bolton Wanderers |publisher=English Football League|page=7 |access-date=16 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613160325/https://www.efl.com/siteassets/efl-documents/efl-professional-retain-list--free-transfers---2017-18.pdf |archive-date=13 June 2018 |url-status=live }}

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|6|1|df=y}}

| birth_place = Enugu, Nigeria

| height = 1.88 m

| position = Forward

| currentclub =

| youthyears1 = 1997–2002

| youthclubs1 = River Lane Youth Club Enugu{{cite web | url = https://www.kicker.de/chinedu-obasi/spieler/bundesliga/2010-11/tsg-hoffenheim | title = Obasi, Chinedu | language = de | publisher = Kicker | access-date = 25 February 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110311152725/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/vereine/1-bundesliga/2010-11/1899-hoffenheim-3209/46479/spieler_chinedu-obasi.html | archive-date = 11 March 2011 | url-status = live }}

| youthyears2 = 2002–2004

| youthclubs2 = Enugu Rangers

| youthyears3 = 2004–2005

| youthclubs3 = JC Raiders

| years1 = 2005–2007

| clubs1 = Lyn

| caps1 = 29

| goals1 = 14

| years2 = 2007–2012

| clubs2 = TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

| caps2 = 92

| goals2 = 25

| years3 = 2012

| clubs3 = → Schalke 04 (loan)

| caps3 = 10

| goals3 = 1

| years4 = 2012–2015

| clubs4 = Schalke 04

| caps4 = 25

| goals4 = 3

| years5 = 2016

| clubs5 = AIK

| caps5 = 10

| goals5 = 6

| years6 = 2017

| clubs6 = Shenzhen

| caps6 = 17

| goals6 = 5

| years7 = 2017

| clubs7 = AIK

| caps7 = 9

| goals7 = 5

| years8 = 2018

| clubs8 = Bolton Wanderers

| caps8 = 0

| goals8 = 0

| years9 = 2018

| clubs9 = IF Elfsborg

| caps9 = 10

| goals9 = 4

| years10 = 2019

| clubs10 = AIK

| caps10 = 18

| goals10 = 5

| years11 = 2020–2021

| clubs11 = SCR Altach

| caps11 = 24

| goals11 = 2

| nationalyears1 = 2005

| nationalteam1 = Nigeria U20

| nationalcaps1 = 8

| nationalgoals1 = 3

| nationalyears2 = 2005–2011

| nationalteam2 = Nigeria

| nationalcaps2 = 26

| nationalgoals2 = 4

| medaltemplates = {{MedalCountry|{{NGR}}}}

}}

Chinedu Ogbuke "Edu" Obasi (born 1 June 1986){{IPAc-en|audio=Ig-Chinedu Obasi.ogg}} is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Club career

=Lyn=

File:Chinedu Ogbuke.jpg.]]

Born in Enugu, Nigeria, Obasi started his football career at River Lane Youth Club Enugu and JC Raiders in his homeland country. Obasi went to Norway at the same time as his countryman Mikel John Obi; both players joined Lyn.{{cite news|title=Sprint-rekord av Lyn-spiss|url=http://www.dagsavisen.no/innenriks/sprint-rekord-av-lyn-spiss-1.878877|website=Dagsavisen|language=no|date=19 January 2005|access-date=10 February 2017|first=Reidar|last=Sollie|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209193632/http://www.dagsavisen.no/innenriks/sprint-rekord-av-lyn-spiss-1.878877|archive-date=9 February 2017|url-status=live}} It was disputed that Obasi signed for Lyn in 2004, but this was rejected by FIFA which ordered both Obasi and Ezekiel Bala returned to Lyn with immediate effect.{{cite news|title=Bala og Edu må tilbake til Lyn|url=http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/bala-og-edu-maa-tilbake-til-lyn/a/303409/|website=Verdan Gang|language=no|date=8 April 2006|access-date=10 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209203307/http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/bala-og-edu-maa-tilbake-til-lyn/a/303409/|archive-date=9 February 2017|url-status=live}}

Obasi made his Lyn debut, in the opening game of the season, where he played 66 minutes, in a 1–1 draw against Fredrikstad.{{cite news|title=Mener "Drillo-fotballen" er en myte|url=http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/mener-drillo-fotballen-er-en-myte/a/273331/|website=Verdens Gang|language=no|date=10 April 2005|access-date=10 February 2017|first=Klaus|last=Eriksen|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209195921/http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/mener-drillo-fotballen-er-en-myte/a/273331/|archive-date=9 February 2017|url-status=live}} However, Obasi struggled to regain a place in the first team and it wasn't until on 25 September 2005 when he scored his first Lyn goal, in a 1–0 win over Brann.{{cite news|title=Bergs genistrek|url=http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/sk-brann/bergs-genistrek/a/291259/|website=Verdan Gang|language=no|date=25 September 2005|access-date=10 February 2017|first=Bjarte|last=Valen|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209201710/http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/sk-brann/bergs-genistrek/a/291259/|archive-date=9 February 2017|url-status=live}} Despite this, Obasi made five appearances in his first season.

In the 2006 season, Obasi didn't play for the side at the start of the season due to an ongoing dispute with his own club.{{cite news|title=Nytt Lyn-brev til FIFA|url=http://www.dagsavisen.no/innenriks/nytt-lyn-brev-til-fifa-1.868389|website=Dagsavisen|language=no|date=8 April 2006|access-date=10 February 2017|first=Tor Kise|last=Karlsen|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209210426/http://www.dagsavisen.no/innenriks/nytt-lyn-brev-til-fifa-1.868389|archive-date=9 February 2017|url-status=live}} On 2 July 2006, he made his first appearance of the season in a 2–1 win over Fredrikstad.{{cite news|title=McAllister ute i kulden|url=http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/mcallister-ute-i-kulden/a/121841/|publisher=Verdan Gang|date=2 July 2006|access-date=10 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209205507/http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/mcallister-ute-i-kulden/a/121841/|archive-date=9 February 2017|url-status=live}} Obasi then scored his first goal for the club on 6 August 2006, in a 2–0 win over Molde, followed up by scoring twice in the next game, with a 3–2 loss against Stabæk.{{cite news | title = Edus "Zlatan-hæl" senket Molde | url = http://www.dagbladet.no/sport/2006/08/06/473152.html | website = Dagbladet | language = no | date = 6 August 2006 | access-date = 10 February 2017 | first = Eirik | last = Winsnes | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170209210947/http://www.dagbladet.no/sport/2006/08/06/473152.html | archive-date = 9 February 2017 | url-status = live }}{{cite news | title = Nannskog tapte veddemål med Lyn-keeperen | url = http://www.dagbladet.no/sport/2006/08/13/473787.html | website = Dagbladet | language = no | date = 13 August 2006 | access-date = 10 February 2017 | first = Sigve | last = Kvamme | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170209211137/http://www.dagbladet.no/sport/2006/08/13/473787.html | archive-date = 9 February 2017 | url-status = live }} Despite suffering from injuries during the season, Obasi finished his second season making fifteen appearances and scoring eight times in all competitions.{{cite news | title = Edu må testes før RBK-kampen | url = http://www.dagbladet.no/sport/2006/09/29/478248.html | website = Dagbladet | language = no | date = 29 September 2006 | access-date = 10 February 2017 | first = Stian | last = Haraldsen | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170209214808/http://www.dagbladet.no/sport/2006/09/29/478248.html | archive-date = 9 February 2017 | url-status = live }} For his performance, Obasi was named Young Player of the Year.{{cite news|title=Knut Tørum ble årets trener|url=http://www.dagbladet.no/sport/2006/11/11/482643.html|website=Dagbladet|language=no|date=11 December 2006|access-date=10 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209215106/http://www.dagbladet.no/sport/2006/11/11/482643.html|archive-date=9 February 2017|url-status=live}}

On 20 December 2006, a transfer deal was announced with Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow,{{cite web | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/6198169.stm | title = Ogbuke set for Russia switch | publisher = BBC | date = 20 December 2006 | access-date = 10 February 2017 | first = Oluwashina | last = Okeleji | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090218221618/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/6198169.stm | archive-date = 18 February 2009 | url-status = live }} and Obasi was set to move to the Russian side in January. The deal was derailed, however, when the president, sporting director and manager of Lokomotiv were all fired six days later.{{cite news|title=Edu ikke til Lokomotiv Moskva|url=http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/edu-ikke-til-lokomotiv-moskva/a/156376/|publisher=Verdan Gang|language=no|date=29 December 2006|access-date=10 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209215340/http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/edu-ikke-til-lokomotiv-moskva/a/156376/|archive-date=9 February 2017|url-status=live}} Several days after he trained with Premier League side Portsmouth, Obasi signed a contract with Lyn, keeping him until 2008.{{cite news|title=Edu trente med Portsmouth|url=http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/edu-trente-med-portsmouth/a/152585/|website=Verdan Gang|language=no|date=16 February 2007|access-date=10 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209215655/http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/edu-trente-med-portsmouth/a/152585/|archive-date=9 February 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Edu og Bala forlenget|url=http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/edu-og-bala-forlenget/a/152725/|publisher=Verdan Gang|language=no|date=17 February 2007|access-date=10 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209215405/http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/edu-og-bala-forlenget/a/152725/|archive-date=9 February 2017|url-status=live}} By the time of his departure from Lyn, Obasi had made eleven appearances and five goals in all competitions.

Throughout his Lyn career, Obasi was linked with moves to European clubs, such as Wigan Athletic,{{cite news | title = Edu trener med Wigan | url = http://www.dagbladet.no/sport/2007/01/11/488531.html | website = Dagbladet | language = no | date = 11 January 2007 | access-date = 10 February 2017 | first = Stian | last = Haraldsen | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170209222817/http://www.dagbladet.no/sport/2007/01/11/488531.html | archive-date = 9 February 2017 | url-status = live }} Manchester United, Chelsea,{{cite news | title = Jaktes av Chelsea, Manchester U, Liverpool og Arsenal | url = http://www.dagbladet.no/sport/2007/01/05/487904.html?commentId=313119 | website = Dagbladet | language = no | date = 5 January 2007 | access-date = 10 February 2017 | first = Gorm S. | last = Andresen | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170209222907/http://www.dagbladet.no/sport/2007/01/05/487904.html?commentId=313119 | archive-date = 9 February 2017 | url-status = live }} Arsenal{{cite news | title = Arsenal jager Ogbuke | url = http://www.dagbladet.no/sport/2006/08/12/473704.html | website = Dagbladet | language = no | date = 12 December 2006 | access-date = 10 February 2017 | first = Lars Hojem | last = Kvam | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170209223028/http://www.dagbladet.no/sport/2006/08/12/473704.html | archive-date = 9 February 2017 | url-status = live }} and Barcelona.{{cite news|title=Barcelona fulgte Edu|url=http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/barcelona-fulgte-edu/a/135798/|website=Verdan Gang|language=no|date=10 October 2006|access-date=10 February 2017|first=Andreas|last=Hæhre|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209223247/http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/barcelona-fulgte-edu/a/135798/|archive-date=9 February 2017|url-status=live}} Despite pleads from then Manager Henning Berg,{{cite news|title=Bli i Norge, Edu!|url=http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/bli-i-norge-edu/a/145139/|website=Verdan Gang|language=no|date=26 June 2007|access-date=10 February 2017|first=Eirik|last=Borud|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209220706/http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/bli-i-norge-edu/a/145139/|archive-date=9 February 2017|url-status=live}} the club expected to see Obasi leave the club in the summer, as German side 1899 Hoffenheim closed on signing him.{{cite news|title=Lyn bekrefter Edu-salg|url=http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/lyn-bekrefter-edu-salg/a/155183/|website=Verdan Gang|language=no|date=24 August 2007|access-date=10 February 2017|first=Anders K.|last=Christiansen|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209221652/http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/lyn-bekrefter-edu-salg/a/155183/|archive-date=9 February 2017|url-status=live}}

=TSG 1899 Hoffenheim=

On 27 August 2007, Obasi moved to 2. Bundesliga side Hoffenheim for an undisclosed fee.{{cite web | url = http://www.tsg-hoffenheim.de/4news.php?d%5Bnr%5D=1947&d%5Babteilung%5D=Startseite | title = Edu arrived in Hoffenheim | publisher = tsg-hoffenheim.de | access-date = 27 August 2007 | language = de | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070927050045/http://www.tsg-hoffenheim.de/4news.php?d%5Bnr%5D=1947&d%5Babteilung%5D=Startseite | archive-date = 27 September 2007 | url-status = dead}}

Obasi quickly made an impact for Hoffenheim when he scored twice on his debut despite losing 3–2 against Freiburg.{{cite news|title=Aogo ohne Nerven vom Punkt|url=https://www.kicker.de/freiburg-gegen-hoffenheim-2007-bundesliga-807895/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=3 September 2007|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211144516/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/2-bundesliga/2007-08/4/807895/spielanalyse_sc-freiburg-7_1899-hoffenheim-3209.html|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}} After missing the next game, Obasi returned to the first team, where he set up one of the goals, in a 2–0 win over Paderborn.{{cite news|title=Copado schockt Paderborn|url=https://www.kicker.de/paderborn-gegen-hoffenheim-2007-bundesliga-807916/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=21 September 2007|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211145002/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/2bundesliga/spieltag/2-bundesliga/2007-08/6/807916/spielanalyse_sc-paderborn-07-109_1899-hoffenheim-3209.html|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}} After returning, Obasi continued to appear in the first team and scored five times in five months. In a match against Paderborn on 9 March 2008, which saw Hoffenheim win 1–0, Obasi was sent-off in the 54th minute when he was involved in an incident with opposition midfielder Erwin Koen.{{cite news|title=Hoffenheim siegt auch in Unterzahl|url=https://www.kicker.de/hoffenheim-gegen-paderborn-2008-bundesliga-808069/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=9 March 2008|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211150556/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/2bundesliga/spieltag/2-bundesliga/2007-08/23/808069/spielanalyse_1899-hoffenheim-3209_sc-paderborn-07-109.html|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}} After the match, Obasi claimed that Koen racially abused him, which led to his sending off,{{cite news|title=Teber fehlt für sechs Wochen|url=https://www.kicker.de/teber-fehlt-fuer-sechs-wochen-376089/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=10 March 2008|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211145657/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/2bundesliga/startseite/376089/artikel_teber-fehlt-fuer-sechs-wochen.html|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}} a claim Koen denied and even thought about taking legal action against Obasi.{{cite news|title=HOFFENHEIM: Rassismus? DFB ermittelt|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/rassismus-dfb-ermittelt-3980034.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=11 March 2008|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092700/http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/rassismus-dfb-ermittelt-3980034.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} In the end, the DFB's control committee decided against taking action against Koen, citing lack of evidence and Obasi served a three match suspension.{{cite news|title=RANGNICK WARNT VOR AUE: Keine Anklage gegen "Schauspieler" Koen|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/warnt-vor-aue-4024402.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=14 March 2008|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092114/http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/warnt-vor-aue-4024402.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} Following his return from suspension, Obasi scored four more goals later in the season and helped the club reach promotion to Bundesliga for the first time.{{cite news|title=Hoffenheim deklassiert Fürth|url=https://www.kicker.de/hoffenheim-gegen-fuerth-2008-bundesliga-808165/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=18 May 2008|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212091741/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/2bundesliga/spieltag/2-bundesliga/2007-08/34/808165/spielanalyse_1899-hoffenheim-3209_spvgg-greuther-fuerth-82.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} Obasi finished his first season at the club, making thirty appearances and scoring twelve times in all competitions. This made him the club's joint top-scorer in the league, along with Demba Ba.

Ahead of the 2008–09 season, Obasi was linked with a move to England, but eventually stayed at the club throughout the summer.{{cite news|title=Hoffenheims ObasiIch will nach England|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/obasi-will-nach-england-4229326.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=10 April 2008|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212091349/http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/obasi-will-nach-england-4229326.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} However, at the start of the season, Obasi missed out several matches, due to injury and international commitment.{{cite news|title=Hoffenheim: Rätselraten um Verletzung von Obasi – Kommt Derdiyok aus Basel?|url=https://www.kicker.de/kommt-derdiyok-aus-basel-222156/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=25 August 2008|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211155257/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/222156/artikel_kommt-derdiyok-aus-basel.html|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}} Obasi made his first appearance of the season on 13 September 2008 against Stuttgart, where he played 30 minutes, in a 0–0 draw.{{cite news|title=Lehmann nicht zu bezwingen|url=https://www.kicker.de/hoffenheim-gegen-stuttgart-2008-bundesliga-863449/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=13 September 2008|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211155421/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2008-09/4/863449/spielanalyse_1899-hoffenheim-3209_vfb-stuttgart-11.html|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}} Despite suffering from injury in training soon after,{{cite news|title=Obasi: Das wird nix bis Sonntag|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/nicht-bis-sontag-fit-5864382.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=18 September 2008|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092627/http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/nicht-bis-sontag-fit-5864382.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} Obasi then scored his first goal of the season in a 5–2 win over Hannover 96 on 18 October 2008,{{cite news|title=Salihovic kommt und dreht das Spiel|url=https://www.kicker.de/hannover-gegen-hoffenheim-2008-bundesliga-863481/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=18 October 2008|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170430013059/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2008-09/8/863481/spielanalyse_hannover-96-58_1899-hoffenheim-3209.html|archive-date=30 April 2017|url-status=live}} followed up by scoring twice, in a 3–0 win over Hamburg in the next game.{{cite news|title=TSG wie im Rausch auf Platz 1|url=https://www.kicker.de/hoffenheim-gegen-hsv-2008-bundesliga-863495/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=26 October 2008|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092245/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2008-09/9/863495/spielanalyse_1899-hoffenheim-3209_hamburger-sv-12.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} Throughout the 2008–09 season, Obasi suffered a setback when he was plagued by injuries.{{cite news|title=Entwarnung bei Obasi|url=https://www.kicker.de/entwarnung-bei-obasi-500481/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=17 November 2008|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211161856/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/500481/artikel_entwarnung-bei-obasi.html|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Obasi verletzt!|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/obasi-verletzt-7001596.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=9 January 2009|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212091829/http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/obasi-verletzt-7001596.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Nächste Pause für Obasi|url=https://www.kicker.de/naechste-pause-fuer-obasi-505630/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=10 March 2009|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092414/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/505630/artikel_naechste-pause-fuer-obasi.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} Nevertheless, Obasi finished the season, making twenty–six appearances and scoring six times in all competitions.

In the 2009–10 season, Obasi started well when he scored his first goal of the season, in a 2–0 win over Oberneuland in the first round of DFB-Pokal, followed up by scoring in a 1–1 draw against Bayern Munich in the opening game of the season.{{cite news|title=Obasi ebnet den Weg|url=https://www.kicker.de/oberneuland-gegen-hoffenheim-2009-dfb-pokal-935977/spielbericht|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=2 August 2009|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092015/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/dfbpokal/spielrunde/dfb-pokal/2009-10/1/935977/spielbericht_fc-oberneuland-3283_1899-hoffenheim-3209.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Bayern zum Auftakt 1:1 in Hoffenheim|url=http://www.bild.de/regional/muenchen/bayern-zum-auftakt-11-in-hoffenheim-9311208.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=8 August 2009|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092759/http://www.bild.de/regional/muenchen/bayern-zum-auftakt-11-in-hoffenheim-9311208.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} After being sidelined with an injury, Obasi scored on his return on 1 November 2009, in a 4–0 win over Köln.{{cite news|title=Chinedu Obasi muss passen|url=https://www.kicker.de/obasi-muss-passen-516268/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=24 October 2009|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092208/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/dfbpokal/startseite/516268/artikel_obasi-muss-passen.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Eduardo und Co. machen kurzen Prozess|url=https://www.kicker.de/koeln-gegen-hoffenheim-2009-bundesliga-938144/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=1 November 2009|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009155413/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2009-10/13/938144/spielanalyse_1-fc-koeln-16_1899-hoffenheim-3209.html|archive-date=9 October 2016|url-status=live}} However, as the 2009–10 season progressed, Obasi was kept out from the first team, due to international commitment and injury.{{cite news|title=Vier Verletzte: Dieser Sieg tut Hoffe we|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/vier-verletzte-11391504.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=12 February 2010|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092430/http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/vier-verletzte-11391504.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} Eventually, he made his return to the first team and then scored twice on 25 April 2010, in a 5–1 win over Hamburg.{{cite news|title=HSV verliert bei 1899 Hoffenheim 1:5|url=http://www.bild.de/regional/hamburg/hsv-verliert-bei-1899-hoffenheim-15-12326738.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=25 April 2010|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212091623/http://www.bild.de/regional/hamburg/hsv-verliert-bei-1899-hoffenheim-15-12326738.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} He went on to finish the 2009–10 season, making twenty–six appearances and scoring eight times in all competitions.

However, at the start of the 2010–11 season, Obasi was sidelined for about eight weeks with a shin injury.{{cite news|title=Obasi fällt acht Wochen aus|url=https://www.kicker.de/obasi-faellt-acht-wochen-aus-527333/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=7 July 2010|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212091814/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/527333/artikel_obasi-faellt-acht-wochen-aus.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} It wasn't until on 17 October 2010, when Obasi returned to the first team, coming on as a late substitute, in a 3–2 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach.{{cite news|title=Blitztor von Ba leitet die Wende ein|url=https://www.kicker.de/hoffenheim-gegen-mgladbach-2010-bundesliga-1013307/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=17 October 2010|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211172106/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2010-11/8/1013307/spielanalyse_1899-hoffenheim-3209_borussia-mgladbach-15.html|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}} After appearing in three more matches, Obasi, once again, suffered a knee injury that kept him out for three months.{{cite news|title=Chinedu Obasi fällt drei Monate aus|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/obasi-droht-operation-14692220.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=19 November 2010|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092803/http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/obasi-droht-operation-14692220.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} After months on the sideline, Obasi returned to the first team in the last game of the season, as a late substitute, in a 3–1 loss against Wolfsburg.{{cite news|title=Mandzukic erlöst den VfL|url=https://www.kicker.de/hoffenheim-gegen-wolfsburg-2011-bundesliga-1013240/analyse|publisher=Kicker|date=14 May 2011|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170509174241/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2010-11/34/1013240/spielanalyse_1899-hoffenheim-3209_vfl-wolfsburg-24.html|archive-date=9 May 2017|url-status=live}} Following this, Obasi went on to make six appearances in all competitions.

In the 2011–12 season, Obasi regained his first team place at Hoffenheim following his injury plagued last season.{{cite news|title=Die Zeit für mein Tor ist da|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/chinedu-obasi/die-zeit-fuer-mein-tor-ist-gekommen-20121862.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=23 September 2011|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092110/http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/chinedu-obasi/die-zeit-fuer-mein-tor-ist-gekommen-20121862.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} In a match against Stuttgart, which saw them lose 2–0 on 18 October 2011, Obasi was substituted in the second half and when he left the pitch, he refused to shake Holger Stanislawski's hand and was fined as a result.{{cite news|title=Handschlag-Verweigerer von Hopp abgewatscht|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/chinedu-obasi/handschlag-verweigerer-von-dietmar-hopp-abgewatscht-20525334.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=18 October 2011|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092428/http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/chinedu-obasi/handschlag-verweigerer-von-dietmar-hopp-abgewatscht-20525334.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} Seven days later, on 25 October 2011, Obasi scored his first goal of the season, in the second round of DFB-Pokal, in a 2–1 win over Köln.{{cite news|title=Musona macht Schluss mit Kölner Pokalträumen|url=https://www.kicker.de/hoffenheim-gegen-koeln-2011-dfb-pokal-1260353/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=25 October 2011|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702142632/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/dfbpokal/spielrunde/dfb-pokal/2011-12/2/1260353/spielanalyse_1899-hoffenheim-3209_1-fc-koeln-16.html|archive-date=2 July 2017|url-status=live}} Obasi continued to remain in the first team for the club until he was dropped from the squad ahead of a match against Hamburg for disobeying orders and a week later when he was late for training.{{cite news|title=Stani wirft Obasi raus|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/hoffenheim/obasi-rausgeschmissen-21100856.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=19 November 2011|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092112/http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/hoffenheim/obasi-rausgeschmissen-21100856.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Holger Stanislawski streicht Roberto Firmino und Chinedu Obasi|url=https://www.kicker.de/stanislawski-streicht-firmino-und-obasi-561357/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=30 November 2011|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212163934/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/561357/artikel_stanislawski-streicht-firmino-und-obasi.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} Following this, Obasi announced his desire to leave the club, when his first team opportunities became more limited.{{cite news|title=Nigeria striker Chinedu Obasi wants to leave Hoffenheim|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16168291|work=BBC Sport|date=13 December 2011|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211212001/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16168291|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}}

=Schalke 04=

On 23 December 2011, it was confirmed that Obasi was going on loan to Schalke 04 until the end of the 2011–12 season.{{cite web|url=http://www.schalke04.com/news/single-view/artikel/schalke-take-obasi-on-loan.html|title=Schalke 04 take Obasi on loan|publisher=schalke04.de|access-date=25 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120109034720/http://www.schalke04.com/news/single-view/artikel/schalke-take-obasi-on-loan.html|archive-date=9 January 2012|url-status=dead}} Prior to a match against his former club, Hoffenheim, Obasi said that the club would remain in his heart and that he considered it as his second home.{{cite news|title=Hoffenheim wird immer in meinem Herzen sein|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/chinedu-obasi/hoffenheim-wird-immer-in-meinem-herzen-bleiben-23400956.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=29 March 2012|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092148/http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/chinedu-obasi/hoffenheim-wird-immer-in-meinem-herzen-bleiben-23400956.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}}

Obasi made his Schalke 04 debut when he played for 75 minutes in a 3–1 win over Stuttgart on 21 January 2012.{{cite news|title=Souveräner Schalker Sieg gegen harmlosen VfB Stuttgart|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-stuttgart-2012-bundesliga-1143441/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=21 January 2012|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427185802/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2011-12/18/1143441/spielanalyse_fc-schalke-04-2_vfb-stuttgart-11.html|archive-date=27 April 2016|url-status=live}} Two weeks later, on 4 February 2012, Obasi scored his first goal for the club, in a 1–1 draw against Mainz 05.{{cite news|title=Zidan trifft bei seiner Rückkehr, Obasi düpiert Wetklo|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-mainz-2012-bundesliga-1143462/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=4 February 2012|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427203042/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2011-12/20/1143462/spielanalyse_fc-schalke-04-2_1-fsv-mainz-05-30.html|archive-date=27 April 2016|url-status=live}} As the season progressed, Obasi continued to remain in the first team despite being sidelined with injuries.{{cite news|title=Schalker Papadopoulos, Fuchs und Obasi fit für München|url=http://www.bild.de/regional/muenchen/schalker-papadopoulos-fuchs-und-obasi-fit-22835072.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=25 February 2012|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212163817/http://www.bild.de/regional/muenchen/schalker-papadopoulos-fuchs-und-obasi-fit-22835072.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Heldt über Raul: "Mein Bauchgefühl sagt gar nichts"|url=https://www.kicker.de/heldt-ueber-raul_mein-bauchgefuehl-sagt-gar-nichts-567289/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=10 April 2012|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211213317/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/567289/artikel_heldt-ueber-raul_mein-bauchgefuehl-sagt-gar-nichts.html|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Schalke-Fußballer Obasi muss operiert werden|url=http://www.bild.de/regional/ruhrgebiet/schalkefussballer-obasi-muss-operiert-werden-23987520.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=4 May 2012|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212091831/http://www.bild.de/regional/ruhrgebiet/schalkefussballer-obasi-muss-operiert-werden-23987520.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} At the end of the 2011–12 season, Obasi made ten appearances and scored once for the side whilst on loan.

On 2 July 2012, Schalke 04 confirmed that Obasi signed a three-year professional contract with them until 30 June 2015.{{cite web |url=http://mymetrosports.com/index.php/football/90-eagles-in-europe/260-schalke-signs-chinedu-obasi |title=Schalke signs Chinedu Obasi |work=mymetrosports.com |date=2 July 2012 |access-date=6 August 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140811213030/http://mymetrosports.com/index.php/football/90-eagles-in-europe/260-schalke-signs-chinedu-obasi |archive-date=11 August 2014 |url-status=dead}} The transfer fee was reported as €4,000,000 to €5,000,000 by Schalke's sport and communications manager Horst Heldt. Obasi was assigned a number 19 shirt. However, at the start of the season, Obasi suffered a setback when he continued to recover from his injury.{{cite news|title=Startschuss auf FC Schalke 04 – Zieleinlauf Königsklasse?|url=https://www.kicker.de/startschuss-auf-schalke---zieleinlauf-koenigsklasse-571539/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=7 July 2012|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211215018/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/571539/artikel_startschuss-auf-schalke---zieleinlauf-koenigsklasse.html|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}} After returning to training, Obasi then made his first appearance since joining them on a permanent basis in a 2–2 draw against Fortuna Düsseldorf on 28 September 2012.{{cite news|title=Papadopoulos bis 2016 – Trio meldet sich fit|url=https://www.kicker.de/papadopoulos-bis-2016---trio-meldet-sich-fit-575469/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=27 September 2012|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212091853/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/575469/artikel_papadopoulos-bis-2016---trio-meldet-sich-fit.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Schahin krönt leidenschaftliche Aufholjagd|url=https://www.kicker.de/duesseldorf-gegen-schalke-2012-bundesliga-1441696/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=28 September 2012|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009170150/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2012-13/6/1441696/spielanalyse_fortuna-duesseldorf-13_fc-schalke-04-2.html|archive-date=9 October 2016|url-status=live}} However, Obasi continued to be plagued by injuries and was on the substitute bench for most of the season.{{cite web|url=http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/130121_obasi_barnetta/page/951--10-213--213.html|title=Zwangspause für Obasi und Barnetta|publisher=FC Schalke 04|language=de|date=21 January 2013|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211220512/http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/130121_obasi_barnetta/page/951--10-213--213.html|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=FC Schalker 04 Trainings: start ohne vier Profis|url=http://www.bild.de/regional/koeln/schalker-trainingsstart-ohne-vier-profis-29740812.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=2 April 2013|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092255/http://www.bild.de/regional/koeln/schalker-trainingsstart-ohne-vier-profis-29740812.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} At the end of the 2012–13 season, Obasi had made only seven appearances for the club.

In the 2013–14 season, Obasi continued to recover from injury at the start of the season.{{cite news|title=FC Schalke 04-Angreifer Farfan nach Grippe zurück im Training|url=http://www.bild.de/regional/duesseldorf/schalkeangreifer-farfan-nach-grippe-zurueck-31730672.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=7 August 2013|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212091949/http://www.bild.de/regional/duesseldorf/schalkeangreifer-farfan-nach-grippe-zurueck-31730672.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} After returning to training around November, Obasi did not make a return to the first team until the following month, where he played 20 minutes, in a 0–0 draw against Nürnberg.{{cite web|url=http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/131119_obasi/page/2798--10-213--213.html|title=Chinedu Obasi: Ich werde kämpfen|publisher=FC Schalke 04|language=de|date=19 November 2013|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211221318/http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/131119_obasi/page/2798--10-213--213.html|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Nullnummer in Nürnberg – Club ohne Sieg in die Winterpause|url=https://www.kicker.de/nuernberg-gegen-schalke-2013-bundesliga-1895022/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=21 December 2013|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212163845/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/spieltag/1-bundesliga/2013-14/17/1895022/spielbericht_1-fc-nuernberg-81_fc-schalke-04-2.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} Despite suffering from another injury, Obasi scored his first goal in two years in a 4–0 against his former club, Hoffenheim, on 8 March 2014.{{cite news|title=Julian Draxler vor Comeback|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/julian-draxler/julian-draxler-vorm-comeback-34655308.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=13 February 2014|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212163729/http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/julian-draxler/julian-draxler-vorm-comeback-34655308.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/140308_spielbericht_hoffenheim/page/3337--3337-213--213.html|title=4:0 gegen Hoffenheim – Dreierpack vom Hunter|publisher=FC Schalke 04|language=de|date=14 March 2014|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211222842/http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/140308_spielbericht_hoffenheim/page/3337--3337-213--213.html|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}} After the match, Obasi said scoring a goal motivated him after missing out a long time.{{cite web|url=http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/140309_obasi/page/3350--10-213--213.html|title=Chinedu Obasi: Das Tor motiviert mich|publisher=FC Schalke 04|language=de|date=10 March 2014|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211222912/http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/140309_obasi/page/3350--10-213--213.html|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}} At the end of the 2013–14 season, Obasi had made nineteen appearances and scored three times in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2014–15 season, Obasi was then reassigned a number 20 shirt for his last season with Schalke 04.{{cite web|url=http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/140702_nummern/page/3948--10-213--213.html|title=Sam läuft mit der 18 auf, Giefer trägt die 34|publisher=FC Schalke 04|language=de|date=2 July 2014|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211224024/http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/140702_nummern/page/3948--10-213--213.html|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}} He remained in the first team at the start of the season and then scored his first goal of the season, in a European match, in a 4–3 win over Sporting Lisbon on 21 October 2014.{{cite news|title=Choupo-Moting bringt in letzter Minute den Sieg|url=https://www.kicker.de/schalke-gegen-sp-lissabon-2014-champions-league-2798700/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=21 October 2014|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092717/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/chleague/spielrunde/champions-league/2014-15/3/2798700/spielanalyse_fc-schalke-04-2_sporting-lissabon.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} There were hints of getting a new contract,{{cite news|title=Schalke-Stürmer wirbelt für neuen Vertrag|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/chinedu-obasi/wirbelt-fuer-den-neuen-vertrag-38256894.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=23 October 2014|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212091909/http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/chinedu-obasi/wirbelt-fuer-den-neuen-vertrag-38256894.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} but Obasi suffered a shinbone injury that kept him out for the rest of the season.{{cite news|title=Jetzt muss Di Matteo die Krise besiegen!|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/schalke/jetzt-muss-di-matteo-die-krise-besiegen-38655254.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=21 November 2014|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092527/http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/schalke/jetzt-muss-di-matteo-die-krise-besiegen-38655254.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} At the end of the 2014–15 season, Obasi was released by the club after his contract expired and had made ten appearances and one goal in all competitions.{{cite web|url=http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/150528_barnetta_fuchs/page/5791--5791-213--213.html|title=Tranquillo Barnetta und Christian Fuchs verlassen den S04|publisher=FC Schalke 04|language=de|date=28 May 2015|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211230529/http://www.schalke04.de/de/aktuell/news/150528_barnetta_fuchs/page/5791--5791-213--213.html|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}}

=First spell at AIK=

On 23 October 2015, Obasi was handed a trial by Premier League side Sunderland.{{cite web|title=Sunderland hand trial to former Schalke forward Chinedu Obasi|url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11695/10039917/sunderland-hand-trial-to-former-schalke-forward-chinedu-obasi|website=Sky Sports|date=23 October 2015|access-date=23 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151025195610/http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11695/10039917/sunderland-hand-trial-to-former-schalke-forward-chinedu-obasi|archive-date=25 October 2015|url-status=live}} However, the club decided against signing him following the trial, citing his fitness concerns.{{cite news | title = Sunderland won't be signing ex-Schalke striker Chinedu Obasi | url = http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-won-t-be-signing-ex-schalke-striker-chinedu-obasi-1-7538052 | website = Sunderland Echo | date = 27 October 2015 | access-date = 10 February 2017 | first = Richard | last = Mennear | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170209202949/http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-won-t-be-signing-ex-schalke-striker-chinedu-obasi-1-7538052 | archive-date = 9 February 2017 | url-status = dead }} Afterwards, Obasi went on trial at Eintracht Frankfurt.{{cite news|title=Chinedu Obasi wird getestet|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/chinedu-obasi/wird-getestet-43247634.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=3 November 2015|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092557/http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/chinedu-obasi/wird-getestet-43247634.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} The club eventually decided against signing Obasi over his fitness concerns.{{cite news|title=Nach BILD-Bericht zu Gerüchten über Sidney Sam – Hübner bestätigt Interesse|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/bruno-huebner/bestaetigt-sam-interesse-43393110.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=14 November 2015|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212163815/http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/bruno-huebner/bestaetigt-sam-interesse-43393110.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}}

On 4 August 2016, Obasi signed a short-term contract with AIK{{cite web | url = http://www.aikfotboll.se/Article.aspx?contentID=10179 | title = Chinedu Obasi klar för AIK Fotboll | website = aikfotboll | date = 4 August 2016 | access-date = 4 August 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160807021939/http://www.aikfotboll.se/Article.aspx?contentID=10179 | archive-date = 7 August 2016 | url-status = dead}} Three days later, on 7 August 2016, Obasi made his AIK debut, where he started and played the whole game, in a 2–0 loss against Malmö.{{cite news|title=Norlings hyllning: "Sitter i väggarna"|url=http://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/sport/norlings-hyllning-sitter-i-vaggarna|work=Expressen|language=sv|date=7 August 2016|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211231937/http://www.expressen.se/kvallsposten/sport/norlings-hyllning-sitter-i-vaggarna/|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}} Two weeks later, on 21 August 2016, Obasi scored his first goal for the club, in a 2–0 win over Örebro.{{cite news|title=OS är över – nu allsvenskan|url=http://www.expressen.se/sport/kronikorer/mathias-luhr/mathias-luhr-os-ar-over--nu-allsvenskan/|work=Expressen|language=sv|date=22 August 2016|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211232311/http://www.expressen.se/sport/kronikorer/mathias-luhr/mathias-luhr-os-ar-over--nu-allsvenskan/|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}}

After making ten appearances and scoring six times, Obasi helped the club finish in second place in the league and for his performance, Obasi was offered a new contract by the club when his contract expired at the end of the season.{{cite news|title=Obasi: "Jag pratar fortfarande med AIK"|url=http://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/obasi-jag-pratar-fortfarande-med-aik/|work=Expressen|language=sv|date=5 December 2016|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211233348/http://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/obasi-jag-pratar-fortfarande-med-aik/|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}} However, a month later, Obasi rejected a new contract from AIK in favour of a move to China.{{cite news|title=Anfallaren nobbar AIK – är nära klubb i Kina|url=http://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/anfallaren-nobbar-aik--ar-nara-klubb-i-kina/|work=Expressen|language=sv|date=20 January 2017|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211233505/http://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/anfallaren-nobbar-aik--ar-nara-klubb-i-kina/|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}}

=Shenzhen=

At the end of the season, Obasi moved abroad again when he was recruited by China League One Shenzhen on 4 February 2017, signing a one-year contract and joining manager Sven-Göran Eriksson.{{cite web|title=Förre AIK-anfallaren klar för Svennis klubb|url=http://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/forre-aik-anfallaren-klar-for-svennis-klubb/|website=Expressen|language=sv|date=4 February 2017|access-date=10 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209192716/http://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/forre-aik-anfallaren-klar-for-svennis-klubb/|archive-date=9 February 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite news|script-title=zh:深足官宣签尼日利亚前锋曾连续3年进欧冠16强|url=http://sports.sohu.com/20170204/n479907532.shtml|publisher=Sports Sohu|language=zh|date=4 February 2017|access-date=10 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209193332/http://sports.sohu.com/20170204/n479907532.shtml|archive-date=9 February 2017|url-status=live}}

=Second spell at AIK=

On 26 July 2017, AIK announced they had signed Obasi. He joined the squad on 1 August and was under contract the remainder of the 2017 season.{{cite web | url = http://www.aikfotboll.se/nyheter/chinedu-obasi-atervander-till-aik-fotboll | title = Chinedu Obasi återvänder till AIK Fotboll | language = sv | website = AIK | date = 27 July 2017 | access-date = 27 July 2017 | first = Stefan | last = Mellerborg | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170728210010/http://www.aikfotboll.se/nyheter/chinedu-obasi-atervander-till-aik-fotboll | archive-date = 28 July 2017 | url-status = live }}

=Bolton Wanderers=

On 3 March 2018, Obasi moved to English club Bolton Wanderers following a successful trial spell.{{cite web | url = https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2018/march/wanderers-sign-chinedu-obasi/ | title = Wanderers sign Chinedu Obasi | website = Bolton Wanderers | date = 3 March 2018 | access-date = 3 March 2018 | first = Theo | last = Squires | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180304060511/https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2018/march/wanderers-sign-chinedu-obasi/ | archive-date = 4 March 2018 | url-status = live }} On 24 May 2018, Bolton confirmed that Obasi would leave the club on 30 June when his contract came to an end.{{cite news |url=https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2018/may/wanderers-confirm-departure-of-seven-players/ |title=Wanderers confirm departure of seven players |publisher=Bolton Wanderers Official Site |date=24 May 2018 |access-date=24 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180525070632/https://www.bwfc.co.uk/news/2018/may/wanderers-confirm-departure-of-seven-players/ |archive-date=25 May 2018 |url-status=live }} He played no matches for Bolton due to lacking match fitness, never becoming fit enough to play for the team.{{cite web | url = https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/17430618.bolton-wont-sign-another-chinedu-obasi-says-phil-parkinson/ | title = Bolton won't sign another 'Chinedu Obasi' says Phil Parkinson | website = The Bolton News | date = 14 February 2019 | access-date = 3 November 2019 | first = Marc | last = Iles}}

=Elfsborg=

On 12 August 2018, Obasi signed with IF Elfsborg in Allsvenskan, Sweden's first tier, for the remainder of the season.{{cite web|url=http://elfsborg.se/2018/08/12/if-elfsborg-valkomnar-tva-nyforvarv/|title=IF Elfsborg välkomnar två nyförvärv|language=sv|publisher=IF Elfsborg|date=11 August 2018|access-date=29 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180815202529/http://elfsborg.se/2018/08/12/if-elfsborg-valkomnar-tva-nyforvarv/|archive-date=15 August 2018|url-status=live}}

=Third spell at AIK=

On 21 January 2019 it was announced that Obasi had signed a one-year deal with AIK, his third spell at the Stockholm club.

International career

=Norway naturalization persuasion=

Obasi was offered the chance to represent the Norway national football team during his club career in Norway and Obasi stated that: "I don't regret dumping Norway to play for Nigeria, back then at Lyn Oslo with Mikel John Obi, I was encouraged to naturalize to receive a Norwegian passport and become a Norwegian, the Football Association of Norway wanted me to play for the Norway national football team at that time and I must confess I gave it a thought for a long time, I had already played for Nigeria in one of their friendly matches which was one of the deciding factors in my final choice, I love Nigeria and I was well received by the senior players in Super Eagles, I had to walk up to them in Norway's Football Association of Norway and say no".{{cite web|title=Obasi: I Dumped Norway To Play For Nigeria|url=http://completesportsnigeria.com/obasi-i-dumped-norway-to-play-for-nigeria/|work=completesportsnigeria.com|date=9 August 2014|access-date=6 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140913192026/http://completesportsnigeria.com/obasi-i-dumped-norway-to-play-for-nigeria/|archive-date=13 September 2014|url-status=live}}

=Nigeria=

Obasi was part of the Nigeria national under-20 football team that finished runners-up at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship.{{cite web|title=Chinedu Obasi|url=http://mtnfootball.com/player/1692/Chinedu-Obasi/53/Nigeria/18/2010-FIFA-World-Cup-South-Africa/|work=mtnfootball.com|access-date=6 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211161308/https://mtnfootball.com/player/1692/Chinedu-Obasi/53/Nigeria/18/2010-FIFA-World-Cup-South-Africa/|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|title=Lyn-duo sendte Nigeria videre|url=http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/lyn-duo-sendte-nigeria-videre/a/281179/|website=Verdan Gang|language=no|date=18 June 2005|access-date=10 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170209200348/http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/lyn/lyn-duo-sendte-nigeria-videre/a/281179/|archive-date=9 February 2017|url-status=live}}

After the end of the FIFA World Youth Championship, Obasi was called up by the senior national team for the first time on 17 August 2005, in a 1–0 defeat against Libya.{{cite news | title = Stoppet av visum- og flyvansker | url = http://www.aftenposten.no/100Sport/fotball/Stoppet-av-visum--og-flyvansker-36637b.html | website = Aftenposten | language = no | date = 18 August 2005 | access-date = 10 February 2017 | first = Per Christian | last = Johansen | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170209205111/http://www.aftenposten.no/100Sport/fotball/Stoppet-av-visum--og-flyvansker-36637b.html | archive-date = 9 February 2017 | url-status = live }} In July 2008, Obasi was called up by Nigeria national under-23 football team.{{cite news|title=Olympia ohne Obasi|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/wird-wohl-nicht-zu-olympia-wechseln-4641540.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=25 May 2008|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092146/http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/wird-wohl-nicht-zu-olympia-wechseln-4641540.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} However, the club refused to let Obasi go to the Olympics, leading him to take the situation to FIFA.{{cite news|title=Nigeria lässt Chinedu Obasi nicht weg|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/nigeria-laesst-ihn-nicht-weg-5027346.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=1 July 2008|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092426/http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/nigeria-laesst-ihn-nicht-weg-5027346.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} Eventually, Obasi was given permission by the club's management to compete with the national olympic team and helped the side finish runners-up at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.{{cite news|title=Obasi darf nach Peking|url=https://www.kicker.de/obasi-darf-nach-peking-380996/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=20 July 2008|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211144529/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/380996/artikel_obasi-darf-nach-peking.html|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}} During the tournament, Obasi scored twice on 19 August 2008, in a 4–1 win over Belgium.{{cite web|title=Summaries of Nigeria vs Belgium at Olympic men's soccer semifinal|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-08/19/content_9515193.htm|agency=Xinhua News Agency|date=19 August 2008|access-date=10 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090812223240/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-08/19/content_9515193.htm|archive-date=12 August 2009|url-status=dead}}

In January 2010, Obasi was called up by the Nigeria for the Africa Cup of Nations.{{cite news|title=Obasi doch zum Afrika-Cup|url=https://www.kicker.de/obasi-doch-zum-afrika-cup-519186/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=5 January 2010|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212091738/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/519186/artikel_obasi-doch-zum-afrika-cup.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} In the group stage, Obasi scored the opener in the 12th minute, but lost 3–1 against Egypt.{{cite news|title=Egypt 3 – 1 Nigeria|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/8453260.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=12 January 2010}} Later in the tournament, Obasi helped the national team finish in third-place at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Algeria.{{cite news|title=Nigeria 1 – 0 Algeria|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/8489500.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=30 January 2010|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819151718/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/8489500.stm|archive-date=19 August 2017|url-status=live}}

Six months later, Obasi was included in the 23-man squad for the national team in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.{{cite news|title=Hoffenheimer Obasi in Nigerias WM-Kader|url=http://www.bild.de/regional/stuttgart/hoffenheimer-obasi-in-nigerias-wmkader-12267248.bild.html|work=Bild|language=de|date=20 April 2010|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092804/http://www.bild.de/regional/stuttgart/hoffenheimer-obasi-in-nigerias-wmkader-12267248.bild.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Obasi und Martins bei den 'Super Eagles' an Bord|url=https://www.kicker.de/obasi-und-martins-bei-den-super-eagles-an-bord-524870/artikel|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=31 May 2010|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212163926/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/wm/startseite/524870/artikel_obasi-und-martins-bei-den-super-eagles-an-bord.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} On matchday one, Obasi made his World Cup debut when he made his first start and played 60 minutes in a 1–0 against Argentina.{{cite news|title=Heinze zeigt Messi, wie es geht|url=https://www.kicker.de/argentinien-gegen-nigeria-2010-weltmeisterschaft-833302/analyse|publisher=Kicker|language=de|date=12 June 2010|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092521/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/wm/spiele/weltmeisterschaft/2010/1/833302/spielanalyse_argentinien_nigeria.html|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}} On matchday three, Obasi set up a goal for Yakubu to score an equaliser, in a 2–2 draw against South Korea, but this was not enough for his side to progress out of the group stages.{{cite news|title=Nigeria 2–2 South Korea – World Cup Group B match report|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/jun/22/world-cup-2010-nigeria-south-korea|location=London|work=The Guardian|first=Daniel|last=Taylor|date=22 June 2010|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212094023/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2010/jun/22/world-cup-2010-nigeria-south-korea|archive-date=12 February 2017|url-status=live}}

A year later, Obasi scored his fourth international goal for the side, in a 3–1 loss against Argentina.{{cite news|title=Argentina beat Nigeria 3–1 to avenge June's defeat|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14811914.stm|work=BBC Sport|date=6 September 2011 | access-date = 11 February 2017}}

Since 2011, Obasi hasn't played for the national team, due to injury and being out of form and because he was not released by the club although he was called up on more than one occasion.{{cite news|title=Fit-again Obasi vows to make up for lost time|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25451203|website=BBC Sport|date=19 December 2013|access-date=11 February 2017|first=Oluwashina|last=Okeleji|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228124004/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25451203|archive-date=28 December 2013|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Nigeria to report Schalke for not releasing Obasi|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29014391|website=BBC Sport|date=2 September 2014|access-date=11 February 2017|first=Oluwashina|last=Okeleji|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621065037/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29014391|archive-date=21 June 2015|url-status=live}}

Personal life

The name "Obasi" means "Glory of God" in the Nigerian Igbo language.{{cite web|title=Ich kaufe in London meine Klamotten|trans-title=Chinedu Obasi: I buy my clothes in London|url=http://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/ich-kaufe-in-london-meine-klamotten-7095460.bild.html|work=Bild|date=17 January 2009|access-date=6 September 2014|language=de}} Obasi prays before every one of his matches: "I can talk to God about everything, so I pray for victory".

When Obasi lived in Germany, he began to learn the German language.{{cite web|url=https://www.achtzehn99.de/newsarchiv-2/newsarchiv-2011/interview-with-chinedu-obasi/|title=INTERVIEW WITH CHINEDU OBASI|publisher=TSG 1899 Hoffenheim|date=23 September 2011|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211174734/https://www.achtzehn99.de/newsarchiv-2/newsarchiv-2011/interview-with-chinedu-obasi/|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=dead}} It was reported that Obasi received a German citizenship in March 2015, having stayed there for eight years.{{cite news|title=Exclusive : Sunderland Trialist Chinedu Obasi Awarded German Citizenship in March|url=http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=16709|publisher=All Nigeria Soccer|date=24 October 2015|access-date=11 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211194320/http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=16709|archive-date=11 February 2017|url-status=live}}

Career statistics

=Club=

Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" \|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition{{cite web\|title=C. Obasi\|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/chinedu-obasi/20962/\|website=Soccerway\|access-date=14 August 2016}} !rowspan="2"\|Club !rowspan="2"\|Season !colspan="3"\|League !colspan="2"\|Cup !colspan="2"\|Continental !colspan="2"\|Total
rowspan="4"\|Lyn \|2005 \|rowspan="3"\|Tippeligaen \|5	1	0 \|0	colspan="2"\|—	5	1
2006 \|13	8	0	0	2	0	15	8
2007 \|11	5	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	11	5
colspan="2"\|Total !29	14	0	0	2	0	31	14
rowspan="6"\|1899 Hoffenheim \|2007–08	2. Bundesliga \|27	12	3	0	colspan="2"\|—	30	12
2008–09 \|rowspan="4"\|Bundesliga \|24	6	1	0	colspan="2"\|—	24	6
2009–10 \|23	7	3	1	colspan="2"\|—	26	8
2010–11 \|5	0	1	0	colspan="2"\|—	6	0
2011–12 \|13	0	2	1	colspan="2"\|—	15	1
colspan="2"\|Total !92	25	10	2	colspan="2"\|—	102	27
Schalke 04 \|2011–12 \|Bundesliga \|10	1	0	0	5	0	15	1
rowspan="4"\|Schalke 04 \|2012–13 \|rowspan="3"\|Bundesliga \|4	0	1	0	2	0	7	0
2013–14 \|15	3	1	0	3	0	19	3
2014–15 \|6	0	0	0	4	1	10	1
colspan="2"\|Total !25	3	2	0	9	1	36	4
\|AIK \|2016 \|Allsvenskan \|10	6	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	10	6
\|Shenzhen \|2017 \|China League One \|17	5	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	17	5
AIK \|2017 \|Allsvenskan \|9	5	0	0	1	1	10	6
Bolton Wanderers \|2017–18 \|Championship \|0	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	0	0
Elfsborg \|2018 \|Allsvenskan \|10	4	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	10	4
AIK \|2019 \|Allsvenskan \|18	5	3	2	6	1	27	8
SCR Altach \|2020–21 \|Austrian Bundesliga \|24	2	3	4	colspan="2"\|—	27	5
colspan="3"\|Career total !244	70	18	8	23	3	285	81

=International=

National team	Year	Apps
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" \|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year{{NFT player\|15410\|accessdate=6 September 2011}}
rowspan="7"\|Nigeria \|2005	1	0
2006	2	0
2007	0	0
2008	6	0
2009	1	0
2010	11	1
2011	5	1
colspan="2"\|Total	26	2

:Scores and results list Nigeria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Obasi goal.

class="wikitable sortable" \|+ List of international goals scored by Chinedu Obasi
scope="col"\|No. !scope="col"\|Date !scope="col"\|Venue !scope="col"\|Opponent !scope="col"\|Score !scope="col"\|Result !scope="col"\|Competition
style="text-align:center"\|1	12 January 2010	Ombaka National Stadium, Benguela, Angola	{{fb\|EGY}}	style="text-align:center"\|1–0	style="text-align:center"\|1–3	2010 Africa Cup of Nations
style="text-align:center"\|2	6 September 2011	Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh	{{fb\|ARG}}	style="text-align:center"\|1–2	style="text-align:center"\|1–3	Friendly

class="wikitable sortable"

|+ List of international goals scored by Chinedu Obasi

scope="col"|No.

!scope="col"|Date

!scope="col"|Venue

!scope="col"|Opponent

!scope="col"|Score

!scope="col"|Result

!scope="col"|Competition

style="text-align:center"|1

12 January 2010

Ombaka National Stadium, Benguela, Angola