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FINIDI
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| Full Name: |
George FINIDI |
| Age: |
27 - Born 15.04.71 |
| Height: |
1m89 |
| Weight: |
79kg |
| Position: |
Midfielder |
| Club: |
Real Betis (Spain) |
 Built an international reputation while playing for Ajax Amsterdam in Dutch top division
Badly affected by death of younger brother, one of the great hopes of Nigerian football, in 96
Won 95 European Champions Cup with Ajax Amsterdam - beating Milan 1-0 in the final in Vienna, Runner-up on penalties with Ajax against Juventus in the 96 Champions Cup Final
Helped Nigeria finished third at the 92 African Nations Cup and win the 94 Nations Cup. Scored the goal against Algeria in 93 which ensured Nigeria's first appearance at the World Cup finals
Played in all Nigeria's four matches at the 94 World Cup finals
Former Footballer of the Year in Holland
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| Career Facts |
| Selections: |
41 |
| As Of: |
28.06.98 |
| Goals: |
3 |
| As Of: |
06.06.98 |
| France 98 Statistics |
| Assists: |
1 |
| Corner Kicks: |
1 |
| Fouls Suffered: |
6 |
| Fouls: |
4 |
| Shots: |
8 |
| Shots on Goal: |
5 |
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