Chelsea FC have paid tribute to membership legend John Obi Mikel as he celebrates his birthday on April 22, sparking an outpouring of admiration from followers worldwide, Softfootball understands.
The Nigerian midfielder stays one of the crucial embellished gamers in Chelsea’s trendy period, having performed a key function within the membership’s historic UEFA Champions League 2012 triumph, alongside successful two Premier League titles, 4 FA Cups, and the Europa League in 2013.
On the worldwide stage, Mikel additionally cemented his legacy by captaining Nigeria nationwide soccer staff to victory on the Africa Cup of Nations 2013, incomes over 90 caps and changing into an emblem of management and consistency.
The birthday message from Chelsea through their official x deal with rapidly generated huge reactions on-line, with followers celebrating his contributions and affect on the membership.
Chelsea posted:
Pleased birthday, John Obi Mikel!
Followers reactions to his birthday want:
chibuzor mbah referred to as him the most effective midfielder he posted:
Pleased birthday among the best defensive midfielder of his era @obionepodcast
ogo Eze says he can’t watch for obione
Can’t watch for the OBIONE podcast after this abysmal efficiency from the boys
blossom made a humorous remark about him changing Liam rosenior
Oh for a second i assumed he was coming to switch Rosenior
sheun Akon reminded us of the battle United and Chelsea needed to signal him, he stated:
Pleased birthday to the Man Utd & Chelsea Went right into a severe Battle to have of their ranks. Get pleasure from your particular Day. John Obi Mikel
Ayodele Samuel Adepitan Esq referred to as him a legend:
To a legend, glad birthday celebration to you.
Earlier this 12 months, Mikel made headlines for his outspoken views on present Chelsea affairs, together with criticism of supervisor Liam Rosenior calling him a “sure man”, he additionally acquired backlash from followers for not commenting on Liam delap efficiency to this point.
Regardless of ongoing debates, his legacy as certainly one of Nigeria’s most interesting midfielders and a real Chelsea icon stays firmly intact.
