Nwankwo Kanu
Leah Mitchell
Updated on January 16, 2026
Learn about Nwankwo Kanu Net Worth, Biography, Age, Birthday, Height, Early Life, Family, Dating, Partner, Wiki and Facts.
Who is Nwankwo Kanu:
Nwankwo Kanu is a famous Soccer Player. He was born on August 1, 1976 and his birthplace is Owerri, Nigeria. Nwankwo is also well known as, Captain of the Nigerian national team from 1994-2010, he was a 2-time African Player of the Year, and UNICEF ambassador.
Nwankwo is originated from Nigeria. He and Mikel Obi have both been members of the Nigerian national team.
Biography:
| Bio / Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Nwankwo Kanu |
| Occupation | Soccer Player |
| Age | 47 |
| Date of Birth | August 1, 1976 |
| Place of Birth | Owerri, Nigeria |
| Star Sign | Leo |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Gender | Male |
Birthday, Age & Zodiac Sign:
Nwankwo Kanu birthday is on 1-Aug-76 and he was born on Sunday. He is now 47 years old. Nwankwo sun sign is Leo and his birth flower is Gladiolus.
| Birth date | 1-Aug |
| Day of Birth | Sunday |
| Year of Birth | 1976 |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Birth Sign Duality | Assertive |
| Birth Sign Modality & Element | Fixed Fire |
| Opposite Sign | Aquarius |
Height, Weight & Physical Stats:
Nwankwo Kanu is 6 feet 5 inches tall.
| Height | 1.97 m ( 6′ 5″ ) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Bust – Waist – Hip | N/A |
| Hair Color | N/A |
| Eye Color | N/A |
| Shoe Size | N/A |
Early Life and Family:
Before he was famous, He was signed by Dutch Eredivisie AFC Ajax in 1993 after his performance at the Under-17 World Championships. His relationship status is single.
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| Parents Name | |
| Spouse Name | N/A |
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| Number of Children(s) | N/A |
| Partner Name | N/A |
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Education:
| University | N/A |
| College | N/A |
| School | N/A |
Nwankwo Kanu Net Worth:
Nwankwo Kanu net worth or net income is estimated to be $9 Million dollars. He has made such amount of wealth from his primary career as Football player.
| Net Worth | $9 Million |
| Annual Salary | N/A |
| Source of Income | Soccer Player |
| Verification Status of Wealth | Verified |
Dead or Alive?
According to wikipedia latest update, he is still alive.
Quick Facts:
Here are some interesting facts about Nwankwo Kanu:
* He is one of the only players in history to have won the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, UEFA Cup and an Olympic Gold Medal.
* Nwankwo Kanu is a Nigerian footballer.
* Associated team name: Arsenal F.C., AFC Ajax, Inter Milan, West Bromwich Albion F.C., Portsmouth F.C., Nigeria national football team, Heartland F.C., Nigeria national under-17 football team, Nigeria national under-23 football team
* His position is “Forward (association football)”.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Why is Nwankwo Kanu famous?He is famous for being a successful Soccer Player.Where is he from?He is from Nigeria.How tall is he?His height is 6′ 5″How much does he earn?$9 Million.Is he married?Single.How many children(s) does he have?N/A.Reference : Wiki, StarsNetworths, Newspapers.
