Obinna Nwobodo

Midfielder #5
Age 29 years
Nationality Nigeria
Market Value €3M

Career

No transfer history

Obinna Nwobodo serves as Cincinnati's dependable bronze utility option. Now thirty years old and armed with over two full years of valuable experience at the club since his transfer from Turkish side Göztepe, the Nigerian midfielder is steadily building his body of work in the division. Our verdict on his current campaign marks him out as a genuinely versatile contributor capable of adapting to the manager's tactical shifts.

Though he currently operates with an emerging sample size of exactly 284 minutes spread across seven appearances, he is absolutely maintaining a consistent level whenever called into action. An exceptional Intensity rating dictates his overall playstyle, telling the story of a gritty midfielder perfectly willing to do the necessary dirty work. His underlying numbers clearly confirm a defensive-leaning profile rather than an attacking threat, having registered zero goals and assists across his last five outings. As a reliable utility figure, his true value on the pitch lies in his capacity to seamlessly plug structural gaps and provide much-needed fresh legs during demanding stretches of match play.

Currently valued at €3M, his market trajectory remains completely stable in the current landscape. Nwobodo provides an essential, highly practical presence within the squad, offering both reliable defensive cover and essential depth as the gruelling fixture list inevitably piles up.

Player Rating

Obinna Nwobodo
28
Rating
45
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 3
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 42
📊 Ability 32
💰 Premium
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Midfielder
⏳ Forming Opinion 261/270 minutes played

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Obinna Nwobodo Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 59%
Weight 12%
Experience 77%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 38%
Weight 6%
Experience 72%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 4 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 20 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 64 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 87 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 2 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 4
Shooting 20
Defense 64
Workrate 87
Passing 2
Key Strength 87 Workrate
Area to Watch 2 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Obinna Nwobodo this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 23, 2026 FC Cincinnati 6-2 Orlando City SC Major League Soccer 74' 6.6 - - 77 TQL Stadium
May 17, 2026 San Diego 3-3 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 26' 6.5 - - 100 Snapdragon Stadium
May 13, 2026 FC Cincinnati 3-5 Inter Miami Major League Soccer 24' 6.3 - - 100 TQL Stadium
May 09, 2026 Charlotte 2-2 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 21' 6.7 - - 74 Bank of America Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 Toronto FC 1-1 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 5' - 0 0 69 BMO Field
Apr 04, 2026 New York Red Bulls 4-2 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 100 Sports Illustrated Stadium
Mar 22, 2026 FC Cincinnati 4-3 CF Montreal Major League Soccer 88' 6.7 0 0 100 TQL Stadium
Mar 15, 2026 New England Revolution 6-1 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 45' 6.3 0 0 89 Gillette Stadium
Mar 08, 2026 FC Cincinnati 0-1 Toronto FC Major League Soccer 98' 6.9 0 0 42 TQL Stadium
Feb 28, 2026 Minnesota United FC 1-0 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 21' 6.3 0 0 28 Allianz Field
Feb 21, 2026 FC Cincinnati 2-0 Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer 9' 6.6 0 0 35 TQL Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Obinna Nwobodo's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €3.0M
Peak Value €3.0M (Q2'24)
€3.0M €1.5M €0
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