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Celestine Babayaro, Nigeria footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Celestine Babayaro
Celestine Babayaro
Nigeria
29 August 1978
midfielder
Celestine Babayaro is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a left-back or a midfielder.

Babayaro spent the majority of his career playing in the Premier League, mainly for Chelsea from 1997 to 2005, and then later for Newcastle United, from 2005 to 2008. He had a brief stint at MLS club LA Galaxy, but never officially played for the club. He retired as a free agent in 2010.

Babayaro represented the Nigeria national football team from 1995 to 2004 and was part of two Olympic squads, two World Cup squads and three African Cup of Nations squads.

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📋 Profile & Career

: Babayaro in 2018
⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Celestine Hycieth Babayaro
Date of birth: (1978-08-29) 29 August 1978 (age 47)
Place of birth: Kaduna, Nigeria
Height: 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s): Left-back, midfielder
⚽ Youth career:
: Plateau United
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1997: Anderlecht 76 (8)
1997–2005: Chelsea 132 (5)
2005–2008: Newcastle United 47 (0)
2008: LA Galaxy 0 (0)
Total: 255 (13)
⚽ International career:
1996–2000: Nigeria Olympic 7 (2)
1995–2004: Nigeria 27 (0)

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Channel Image Celestine Babayaro - Chelsea - Goals - Flip Celebrations
4 years ago • 24.19K views
Estimated Revenue • $68

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Channel Image The Rise and Fall of Babayaro: From Chelsea Star to Bankruptcy
1 years ago • 1.86K views
Estimated Revenue • $5

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Channel Image Chelsea 3-0 Valerenga 1999 - Babayaro, Zola, Wise
2 years ago • 859 views
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Channel Image 🔥 Babayaro Shines Bright! | Goal & Assist Masterclass vs Vålerenga – 1998/99 Cup Winners’ Cup 🔵🇳🇬
3 months ago • 2.25K views
Estimated Revenue • $6

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Channel Image Chelsea v Middlesbrough 2002-03 BABAYARO GOAL
11 years ago • 9.95K views
Estimated Revenue • $28

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Watching • 173
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1 days ago • 18.7K views
Estimated Revenue • $52

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Channel Image حكاية ساحر نيجيريا اوكوشا The Nigerian Legend Okocha
2 years ago • 329K views
Estimated Revenue • $921

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Channel Image Ronaldinho Team vs Roberto Carlos Team | All Goals & Highlights | The Beautiful Game 2023 | Vini Jr
2 years ago • 2.88M views
Estimated Revenue • $8,075

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Channel Image FULL MATCH | Two Giants Clash At The New Wembley Stadium | Chelsea v Man United | FA Cup Final 06-07
4 years ago • 3.1M views
Estimated Revenue • $8,687

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Channel Image Jay-Jay Okocha & Ronaldinho Super Show (Nigeria vs Brazil 2003)
3 years ago • 3.47M views
Estimated Revenue • $9,730

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2 years ago • 8.81M views
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📰 Google News (RSS)

Chelsea ace was left penniless after neglecting £475,000 house and battling with malaria - Daily Express

'Jose Mourinho's intended classy gesture failed to come off – it only caused me problems' - The Mirror

Youngest Champions League players: Youssoufa Moukoko, Lamine Yamal, Céléstine Babayaro, Rayan Cherki - UEFA.com

  • ✐ UEFA.com
  • Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Jose Mourinho's attempt at classy gesture to me backfired – it caused a me a bad time - Football London

Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea: Mikel Obi and Celestine Babayaro outshined by Peter Crouch in legends game - Pulse Sports Nigeria

Mikel, Babayaro feature for Chelsea Legends in charity match against Liverpool - Premium Times Nigeria

Chelsea Great Reveals How Classy Jose Mourinho Gesture Landed Him In Hot Water - Balls.ie

  • ✐ Balls.ie
  • Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Cubarsi follows Babayaro’s unwanted UCL record - Punch Newspapers

Celestine Babayaro questions Joseph Yobo's coaching credentials - BBC

  • ✐ BBC
  • Wed, 26 Feb 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Jose Mourinho got me in big trouble at Newcastle - I only won people back after my brother's death - Chronicle Live

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