Christopher John (footballer)
Nigerian footballer
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Christopher John (born 2 December 2003) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Al-Arabi.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 December 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Warri, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Al-Arabi | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015-2022 | Wikki Tourists | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Wikki Tourists | 11 | (4) |
| 2022–2023 | El Dakhleya | 22 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | Al-Zawraa | 24 | (7) |
| 2024–2025 | Al-Mesaimeer | 5 | (2) |
| 2025– | Al-Arabi | 10 | (4) |
| 2026 | → Erbil (loan) | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 3 May 2025 | |||
Career
Christopher signed with El Dakhleya in 2022,[2] where he played one season before moving to Al-Zawraa in September 2023[3] At the end of the season he was released, and signed with Al-Mesaimeer.[4] After 5 months during the stoppage period due to the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup he had trials with Al-Arabi[5] and signed during the winter transfers.[6] in the winter transfers in January 2026 he was loaned to Erbil on a 6-month deal.[7]
Career statistics
- As of 21 May 2025
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other [a] | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Wikki Tourists | 2021-22 | Nigeria Premier League | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | |
| El Dakhleya | 2022-23 | Egyptian Premier League | 22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 26 | 1 | |
| Al-Zawraa | 2023–24 | Iraq Stars League | 24 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 6[b] | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 9 |
| Al-Mesaimeer | 2024–25 | Qatari Second Division | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | |
| Al-Arabi | 2024–25 | Kuwaiti Premier League | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4[c] | 1 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 7 |
| 2025-26 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4[d] | 1 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 4 | ||
| Career total | 83 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 128 | 27 | ||
- All appearance(s) in Egyptian League Cup, Kuwait Crown Prince Cup, Kuwait Super Cup
- All appearance(s) in AFC Challenge League
- All appearance(s) in AFC Challenge League