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Taribo West, Nigeria footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

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: 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: Nigeria’s Fearless Defender | Super Eagles & Legends Game Highlights
11 months ago • 946 views
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Channel Image Taribo West vs Manchester United (Home) - Premier - 25/11/2000
1 years ago • 8.13K views
Estimated Revenue • $23

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Channel Image Taribo West (23) vs George Weah (31) - Derby della Madonnina - 22/03/1998
4 years ago • 430.55K views
Estimated Revenue • $1,206

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Channel Image Taribo West glorious adventure at France 98 World Cup
16 years ago • 219.46K views
Estimated Revenue • $614

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Channel Image Taribo West | Nigerian Hero (colorful hairstyles) | best goals and skills
5 years ago • 94.67K views
Estimated Revenue • $265

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Channel Image How Football Saved Taribo West | LIFE + TIMES
2 years ago • 27.02K views
Estimated Revenue • $76

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Channel Image Nigeria's 🇳🇬 1998 World Cup Squad: Where Are They Now? | Then and Now
5 months ago • 338.9K views
Estimated Revenue • $949

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Channel Image HIP TV NEWS - TARIBO WEST'S HAIRSTYLE NAMED THE WORST IN FOOTBALL HISTORY
11 years ago • 9.52K views
Estimated Revenue • $27

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Channel Image Taribo West's Legendary Inter Milan Moment – Unforgettable Defending Brilliance!
8 months ago • 247 views
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Channel Image Taribo West | Obscure Player Profile
5 years ago • 23.05K views
Estimated Revenue • $65

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Channel Image Thierry Henry vs Auxerre 1996/97 - Henry's "Toughest Opponent" - Taribo West
4 years ago • 71.1K views
Estimated Revenue • $199

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Channel Image Jay-Jay Okocha Top 32 Magical Tricks No One Expected
1 years ago • 1.05M views
Estimated Revenue • $2,953

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📰 Google News (RSS)

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

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

Fans brand Calvin Bassey as new Taribo West - The Guardian Nigeria News

'But God told me' - Ronaldo, Vieri and Riggott share stories of Derby County old boy Taribo West - Yahoo Sports UK

Taribo West accuses NFF of failing football heroes - The ICIR

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

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

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

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

I would never advise my son to play for Nigeria — Ex-Super Eagles Defender, Taribo West - Premium Times Nigeria

And Taribo West Cried! - Realnews Magazine

Taribo West blasts NFF, Lagos FA for abandoning Peter Rufai’s family - Business News Nigeria

‘It’s Disheartening,’ Taribo West Decries Neglect Of Ex-Internationals At Rufai’s B... - Channels Television

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