Eric Obinna Chukwunyelu (born 10 June 1981 in Owerri, Nigeria) is an French-Nigerian footballer, who has recently played for Daejeon Citizen.

[edit] Club career

Eric Obinna, as he is commonly known, has had played for many clubs in including: Reading, Stuttgarter Kickers, Kaiserslautern, FC Rouen, Red Star, St. Etienne,Arsenal,1998-1999 : EC Victoria Bahia (Brazil). While playing for EC Victoria he won Schwan’S US CUP 98’S champion, Mannheim cup 98’s Champion (Best player and highest goal scorer of the tournament),Philips cup 98’s Champion (Holland).Stevenage Borough, and Millionarios club of Colombia. He has recently penned a 3 year deal with Korean team Daejeon Citizen.

He plays as a striker. In the early part of season 2005-06, he played in Reading's record breaking promotion season. He did not score, but set up several goals. He holds a French passport. [1]

[edit] References

• Boroguide
• Weltfussball
• Soccerbase Stats