Taribo West
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Taribo West (born 26 March 1974) is a Nigerian pastor and former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is best remembered for his various unusual and colourful hairstyles.[1][2]
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Full name | Taribo West | ||
Date of birth | (1974-03-26) 26 March 1974 (age 50) | ||
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) |
Medal record | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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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 won 42 caps for Nigeria between 1994 and 2005,[3] taking part in two World Cups and two African Championships. He also represented his country at the 1996 Olympics, winning a gold medal.