Yakubu Aiyegbeni: An unstoppable goal machine with super physical fitness
Yakubu was an unstoppable force of nature, physically speaking. He could outrun a jaguar, wrestle a bull, and jump higher than a kangaroo. That’s why he thrived off demolishing opposing defenders with his speed, strength, and athleticism.
After impressing for Maccabi Haifa during their 2002/03 Champions League campaign, Yakubu earned himself a move to the Premier League with Portsmouth, before he went on to represent Middlesbrough, Everton and Blackburn in the English top flight.
Living up to his nickname 'the Yak' was a physically dominant striker who scored 96 Premier League goals between 2003 and 2012, making him the second-highest African goalscorer in the league’s history. He also scored 21 goals for Nigeria, making him the third highest scorer for the national team.
Stats:
Club goals: 217
Club Assists: 52
Match: 540
Nigeria national team:
Goals: 21
Matches: 57
Achievements:
2X ISRAELI CHAMPION