Obinna Nwobodo
Defensive midfielder · Cincinnati · MLS · 2026 · updated 2026-10-25
Obinna Nwobodo, 29, plays as a defensive midfielder for Cincinnati in the MLS. This season: 25 appearances, 1,311 minutes, 0 goals and 1 assist, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 6.70. Among midfielders in MLS he stands out for tackles and interceptions.
Profile
- Club
- Cincinnati
- League
- MLS
- Position
- Defensive midfielder
- Age
- 29
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 65 kg
Against every midfielder in MLS
Percentile among midfielders with 450 minutes or more: 90 means he is ahead of 90% of them.
2026 statistics
| Statistic | Season | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances (starts) | 25 (18) | – |
| Minutes | 1,311 | – |
| Average rating | 6.70 | – |
| Assists | 1 | 0.07 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.70 | 0.05 |
| Shots | 11 | 0.76 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.21 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.62 |
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.41 |
| Passes | 655 | 44.97 |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.0 | – |
| Crosses | 2 | 0.14 |
| Tackles | 57 | 3.91 |
| Interceptions | 20 | 1.37 |
| Clearances | 29 | 1.99 |
| Duels won | 85 | 5.84 |
| Aerial duels won | 12 | 0.82 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.69 |
| Fouls committed | 31 | 2.13 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | – |
| Red cards | 1 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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