Taye Taiwo Biography, Age, Career and Net Worth

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Taye Ismaila Taiwo is a former Nigerian professional footballer. He played for the Nigerian National team and the Olympic Marseille. Taye Taiwo was born on April 16, 1985, in Lagos, Nigeria.

Taye Taiwo Profile

Name	Taye Taiwo
Real Name	Taye Ismaila Taiwo
Birthday	April 16, 1985
Age	38 years (2023)
Profession	Footballer
State of Origin	Lagos State
Nationality	Nigeria
Tribe	Yoruba
Religion	Muslim
Club	SalPa FC
Wife	Nimota Taiwo
Net worth	$12 million
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Career

Taye Taiwo’s professional career as a footballer began in 2002 when he signed with Nigerian club Lobi Stars. He quickly caught the attention of scouts and was signed by Olympique de Marseille in 2005, marking his move to European football.

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At Marseille, Taiwo established himself as a key player in the left-back position. He played a crucial role in helping the team achieve success, including winning the French Ligue 1 title in the 2009-2010 season.

Over the course of his career, Taiwo played for several clubs, including AC Milan, Queens Park Rangers, Dynamo Kyiv, Bursaspor, and HJK Helsinki. While his time at some of these clubs was relatively short, he made notable contributions to each team.

Taye Taiwo holds several records and achievements throughout his career. Notably, he was known for his powerful free-kicks and long-range shooting ability.

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Additionally, Taiwo represented the Nigerian national team. He was part of the Nigerian squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013. He won the Most Promising Talent of the Year: 2006

Taye Taiwo currently plays as a defender for Kakkonen club SalPa.