| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 March 1974 | ||
| Place of birth | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sharks | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989 | Obanta United | ||
| 1990 | Sharks | ||
| 1991 | Enugu Rangers | ||
| 1992 | Julius Berger | ||
| 1993–1997 | Auxerre | 73 | (1) |
| 1997–1999 | Inter Milan | 44 | (1) |
| 2000–2001 | AC Milan | 4 | (1) |
| 2000–2001 | → Derby County (loan) | 18 | (0) |
| 2001–2002 | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 10 | (0) |
| 2003–2004 | Partizan | 16 | (1) |
| 2004–2005 | Al-Arabi | ||
| 2005 | Plymouth Argyle | 4 | (0) |
| 2007 | Paykan | 0 | (0) |
| Total | 169 | (4) | |
| International career | |||
| 1993 | Nigeria U21 | ||
| 1996 | Nigeria U23 | 6 | (0) |
| 1994–2005 | Nigeria | 42 | (0) |
Medal record | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Taribo West (born 26 March 1974) is a Nigerian pastor and former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is best remembered for his various unusual and colourful hairstyles.[1][2]
After winning several major trophies with Auxerre in French football, West went on to play for both Milanese clubs, Inter Milan and AC Milan. He also appeared in the top-level leagues of England and Germany.
At international level, West won 42 caps for Nigeria between 1994 and 2005,[3] taking part in two World Cups and two African Championships. He also represented his country at the 1996 Olympics, winning a gold medal.
- ^ "Dedicated followers of fashion". fifa.com. 17 April 2009. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ^ "Football's hair-raising icons". fifa.com. 3 September 2010. Retrieved 28 March 2016.[dead link]
- ^ "Taribo West - International Appearances". RSSSF. Retrieved 28 March 2016.