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Taribo West
Taribo West
Nigeria
26 March 1974
multiplayer
Taribo West is a Nigerian pastor and former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is best remembered for his various unusual and colourful hairstyles.

After winning several major trophies with Auxerre in French football, West went on to play for both Milanese clubs, Inter Milan and AC Milan. He also appeared in the top-level leagues of England and Germany.

At international level, West was capped 42 times for Nigeria between 1994 and 2005, taking part in two World Cups and two African Championships. He also represented his country at the 1996 Olympics, winning a gold medal.

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📋 Profile & Career

⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Taribo West
Date of birth: (1974-03-26) 26 March 1974 (age 51)
Place of birth: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s): Defender
⚽ Youth career:
: Sharks
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
1989: Obanta United
1990: Sharks
1991: Enugu Rangers
1992: Julius Berger
1993–1997: Auxerre 73 (1)
1997–1999: Inter Milan 44 (1)
2000–2001: AC Milan 4 (1)
2000–2001: → Derby County (loan) 18 (0)
2001–2002: 1. FC Kaiserslautern 10 (0)
2003–2004: Partizan 16 (1)
2004–2005: Al-Arabi
2005: Plymouth Argyle 4 (0)
2007: Paykan 0 (0)
Total: 169 (4)
⚽ International career:
1993: Nigeria U21
1996: Nigeria U23 6 (0)
1994–2005: Nigeria 42 (0)

📼 Match Highlights Videos

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Channel Image Taribo West (25) vs Gabriel Batistuta (30) - Calcio - 03/04/1999
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Channel Image Taribo West (23) vs George Weah (31) - Derby della Madonnina - 22/03/1998
3 years ago • 393.77K views
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Channel Image Taribo West
3 years ago • 1.69K views
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Channel Image Taribo West glorious adventure at France 98 World Cup
16 years ago • 218.85K views
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Channel Image Taribo West vs Manchester United (Home) - Premier - 25/11/2000
8 months ago • 6.36K views
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Channel Image How Football Saved Taribo West | LIFE + TIMES
2 years ago • 25.63K views
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Channel Image 🇬🇭KWASI SIBO’S SUPERB 90 MINS DEBUT VS MALI 🇲🇱- WATCH ALL SKILLS AND HIGHLIGHTS
13 hours ago • 11.63K views
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📰 Google News (RSS)

'But God told me' - Ronaldo, Vieri and Riggott share stories of Derby County old boy Taribo West - uk.sports.yahoo.com

Ex Inter Milan Coach Reveals Former Defender’s Bizarre Behind-The-Scenes Tantrum: ‘He Told Me He Was The Star Of Africa!’ - SempreInter.com

Taribo West accuses NFF of failing football heroes - The ICIR

  • ✐ The ICIR
  • Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

‘What kind of nation is this?’ — Taribo West laments treatment of late Rufai - Vanguard News

My son will never play for Nigeria – Taribo West - Daily Trust

Heated debate rages in Nigeria over treatment of former Super Eagles players - ESPN

  • ✐ ESPN
  • Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Taribo West slams Nigeria over neglect of late goalkeeper Peter Rufai - GhanaWeb

  • ✐ GhanaWeb
  • Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Taribo West blasts NFF, Lagos FA for abandoning Peter Rufai’s family - Businessday NG

'I’ll never advise my son to play for Nigeria' – Taribo West alleges Rufai neglect at funeral - GhanaSoccernet

And Taribo West Cried! - realnewsmagazine.net

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