Chidozie “Chido” Obi-Martin, born on November 29, 2007, is a Danish footballer currently making waves as a forward for Manchester United.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Chidozie Obi-Martin |
| Date of Birth | November 29, 2007 |
| Place of Birth | Glostrup, Denmark |
| Origin | Nigerian Igbo and Danish |
| Occupation | Footballer |
| Current Club | Manchester United U18 |
| Position | Forward |
| Jersey Number | 9 |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Net Worth | Not publicly available |
Early Life and Background
Born in Glostrup, near Copenhagen, Denmark, Chido Obi-Martin’s heritage is a blend of Nigerian Igbo roots from his father and Danish background from his mother. He started playing football with the local club KB in Denmark.
Career
Obi-Martin’s career took off when he joined Arsenal’s academy at the age of 14. His talent quickly became apparent, highlighted by a hat-trick in his debut U-18 match against Southampton in September 2023, when he was just 15. His performance style drew comparisons to Nigerian star striker Victor Osimhen.
By November of the same year, he was training with Arsenal’s senior squad. He gained widespread attention after scoring an incredible ten goals in an U-16 match against Liverpool, and followed that up with seven goals in a game against Norwich City.
In July 2024, Obi-Martin made a move to Manchester United. He continued his prolific goal-scoring, netting a hat-trick in his first U-18 match for the club against Nottingham Forest.
International Career
Obi-Martin is eligible to represent Denmark, England, or Nigeria on the international stage. He initially played for Denmark’s U-16 team in 2022.
In 2023, he briefly played for England’s U-16 team. He then returned to the Danish U-16 team and later progressed to the U-17 side, where he has participated in the UEFA European U-17 Championship Qualifiers.
Playing Style
Standing tall at 6 ft 2 in, Obi-Martin uses his height, pace, and physical presence to dominate the forward line.
He’s known for his skill in avoiding offside traps and his composed finishing inside the penalty area. Beyond his attacking abilities, Obi-Martin also contributes defensively.
Net Worth
As of February 2025, specific details about Chido Obi-Martin’s net worth and salary are not publicly available.
