Michael Ologo Inainfe (born 5 April 2003) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for TFF First League club İstanbulspor.[1]

Michael Ologo
Personal information
Full name Michael Ologo Inainfe
Date of birth (2003-04-05) 5 April 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Ologoama, Nigeria
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
İstanbulspor
Number 5
Youth career
2018–2021 Fresh Talents
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– İstanbulspor 36 (1)
2023–2024Çorum (loan) 27 (1)
International career
2022– Nigeria U23 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 October 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:00, 25 December 2022 (UTC)

Career

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A youth product of the Nigerian club Fresh Talents Football Academy since 2018, Ologo moved to the TFF First League clubİstanbulspor in the summer of 2018 in a complicated transfer.[2] On his debut season with the club, he helped them earn promotion into the Süper Lig after winning the promotion playoffs.[3] On 8 August 2022, he extended his contract with the club until 2026.[4]

International career

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Ologo is a youth international for Nigeria, having played for the Nigeria U23s in October 2022.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Michael Ologo at Soccerway
  2. ^ Amosu, Adeboye (8 October 2021). "Agent Threatens To Take Istanbulspor, Inainfe, Father To FIFA Court". Complete Sports.
  3. ^ Nwosu, Chigozie (2 June 2022). "Ologo Earns Promotion With İstanbulspor - Nigeria Sports News".
  4. ^ "İstanbulspor Michael Ologo ile sözleşme imzaladı". Sporun Dibi.
  5. ^ Amosu, Adeboye (20 October 2022). "U-23 AFCON Qualifier: Salisu Unveils 18-Man Squad For Tanzania Clash". Complete Sports.
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