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Celestine Babayaro, Nigeria footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Celestine Babayaro
Celestine Babayaro
Nigeria
29 August 1978
midfielder
Celestine Babayaro is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a left-back or a midfielder.

Babayaro spent the majority of his career playing in the Premier League, mainly for Chelsea from 1997 to 2005, and then later for Newcastle United, from 2005 to 2008. He had a brief stint at MLS club LA Galaxy, but never officially played for the club. He retired as a free agent in 2010.

Babayaro represented the Nigeria national football team from 1995 to 2004 and was part of two Olympic squads, two World Cup squads and three African Cup of Nations squads.

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📋 Profile & Career

: Babayaro in 2018
⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Celestine Hycieth Babayaro
Date of birth: (1978-08-29) 29 August 1978 (age 47)
Place of birth: Kaduna, Nigeria
Height: 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s): Left-back, midfielder
⚽ Youth career:
: Plateau United
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1997: Anderlecht 76 (8)
1997–2005: Chelsea 132 (5)
2005–2008: Newcastle United 47 (0)
2008: LA Galaxy 0 (0)
Total: 255 (13)
⚽ International career:
1996–2000: Nigeria Olympic 7 (2)
1995–2004: Nigeria 27 (0)

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Channel Image Celestine Babayaro - Chelsea - Goals - Flip Celebrations
4 years ago • 24.14K views
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Channel Image The Rise and Fall of Babayaro: From Chelsea Star to Bankruptcy
1 years ago • 1.83K views
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Channel Image The LEFT BACK of the Bridge 🇳🇬
1 years ago • 1.17K views
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Channel Image Chelsea 3-0 Valerenga 1999 - Babayaro, Zola, Wise
2 years ago • 856 views
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Channel Image 🔥 Babayaro Shines Bright! | Goal & Assist Masterclass vs Vålerenga – 1998/99 Cup Winners’ Cup 🔵🇳🇬
3 months ago • 2.25K views
Estimated Revenue • $6

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Channel Image Celestine Babayaro funny goals celebration
4 years ago • 18.62K views
Estimated Revenue • $52

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Channel Image 🤌 Babayaro can be a HARD full back when needed #supereagles #babayaro #football #oldnaijafootball
6 months ago • 13.82K views
Estimated Revenue • $39

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Channel Image When Julius Aghahowa Introduced Himself to the Nigerian Fans
2 years ago • 165.79K views
Estimated Revenue • $464

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Channel Image 10 Nigerian Footballers Who Went From Billionaires To Broke (Zeronaires)
1 years ago • 1.32M views
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Channel Image Jay-Jay Okocha vs Hungary (Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games)
4 years ago • 120.59K views
Estimated Revenue • $338

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Channel Image CAMEROON VS ESWATINI 3:0 @ FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
2 days ago • 3.32K views
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Channel Image 1996 (July 31) Nigeria 4-Brazil 3 (Olympics).avi
13 years ago • 605.73K views
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📰 Google News (RSS)

Babayaro accuses Djorkaeff - BBC

  • ✐ BBC
  • Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:29:20 GMT

Chelsea ace was left penniless after neglecting £475,000 house and battling with malaria - Daily Express

Youngest Champions League players: Youssoufa Moukoko, Lamine Yamal, Céléstine Babayaro, Rayan Cherki - UEFA.com

  • ✐ UEFA.com
  • Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

'Jose Mourinho's intended classy gesture failed to come off – it only caused me problems' - The Mirror

Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea: Mikel Obi and Celestine Babayaro outshined by Peter Crouch in legends game - Pulse Sports Nigeria

Jose Mourinho's attempt at classy gesture to me backfired – it caused a me a bad time - Football London

Mikel, Babayaro feature for Chelsea Legends in charity match against Liverpool - Premium Times Nigeria

Top 10 Youngest Players in UEFA Champions League History - Vocal

  • ✐ Vocal
  • Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:59:52 GMT

EPL: Think about your career – Celestine Babayaro tells Chelsea star to leave club - Daily Post Nigeria

Chelsea Great Reveals How Classy Jose Mourinho Gesture Landed Him In Hot Water - Balls.ie

  • ✐ Balls.ie
  • Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT

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