Sam Oji

Samuel Udoka Oji was a professional footballer from England who played as a centre-back. He began playing football for Arsenal’s youth team in 2000 and continued until 2004. For the start of the 2004-05 season, he signed a full deal with Birmingham City and began his career there. Doncaster Rovers (on loan), Bristol Rovers (on loan), Leyton Orient, Hereford United, Ljungskile SK, Tamworth, Limerick, Galway United, Worcester City, Hednesford Town, and Highgate United were among his subsequent clubs. He was named assistant to Simon Johnson, the new manager of Highgate United, on July 20, 2021.

He has made no appearances for his country on the international stage.

What is the Net Worth of Sam Oji?

In 2021, Samuel Udoka Oji, an English professional footballer who played as a centre back, is expected to have a net worth of between $1 million and $5 million.

What is Sam Oji Famous For?

  • Being a professional football player is a dream come true for many people.
Footballer Sam Oji (Source: iNews)

Where is Sam Oji From?

On October 9, 1985, Samuel Udoka Oji was born. Westminster, England is where he was born. His parents’ identities have been a closely guarded secret. He was born in the United Kingdom and is a British citizen. Libra is his horoscope sign.

Sam Oji Club Career:

  • He began playing football for Arsenal’s youth team in 2000 and continued until 2004.
  • For the start of the 2004-05 season, he signed a full deal with Birmingham City and began his career there.
  • During the 2005-06 season, he spent six weeks on loan to Doncaster Rovers, where he made his Football League debut against Gillingham FC on December 6, 2005. He made 5 appearances for Doncaster Rovers in all competitions during his loan time with the club.
  • He made his only first-team debut for Birmingham in a 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round win over Reading on February 7, 2006. He only made one appearance for the club in all competitions during the 2005-06 season.
  • He joined Bristol Rovers on a month’s loan on February 16, 2007, which was then extended to two months, during which time he made five appearances for the club in all competitions.
  • He joined Leyton Orient on a month’s loan on August 28, 2008, which was then extended to three months. He joined Leyton Orient on a free transfer till the conclusion of the 2007-08 season on January 8, 2008. He made 13 appearances for the club in all competitions during the 2007-08 season before being released by Orient at the end of the season.
  • He signed a free move with Hereford United in League One on August 7, 2008. He suffered a knee injury after five games for the club, which kept him out of training for four months; he never regained his first-team spot, and he was released at the end of his short-term contract in February 2009.
  • After a successful trial, he signed with Ljungskile SK in the Superettan (Swedish second tier) on March 31, 2009. Before departing Ljungskile in June, he only played six league games for them.
  • He had a trial with Tranmere Rovers in August, but cruciate ligament injuries sustained during trials with Turkish Super Liga club Diyarbakirspor and Leyton Orient forced him to retire from football for two years.
  • He returned to football on December 21, 2011, when he joined Conference Premier club Tamworth. On January 1, 2012, he made his first appearance for the club in a 2-2 draw against Alfreton Town. He made 13 appearances for the club in all competitions during the 2011-12 season.
  • In a 1-0 win over Stockport on August 18, 2012, he scored his first goal for the club. He made 26 appearances for the club in the first half of the 2012-13 season, scoring two goals and giving one assist across all competitions.
  • He joined League of Ireland club Limerick on August 26, 2013. In a 2-0 away defeat to Sligo Rovers on August 31, 2013, he made his debut for the club. He made six appearances for the club in all competitions during his rookie season.
  • He made 28 appearances for the club in all competitions during the 2013-14 season.
  • He joined Galway United from Limerick on February 23, 2015. He made his debut for the club on March 6, 2015, in a 1-2 loss to Derry City. He made 23 appearances for the team in the 2014-15 season, scoring two goals in all competitions.
  • He signed for Worcester City on August 5, 2016, before of the start of the 2016-17 National League North season, and he made 25 appearances for the club in all competitions.
  • He went to Hednesford Town in the Northern Premier League Premier Division the following summer, making 41 games in all, 38 of which were in league action.
  • He joined Highgate United of the Midland League Premier Division on July 1, 2018.
  • He was named assistant to Simon Johnson, the new manager of Highgate United, on July 20, 2021.

Sam Oji International Career:

  • He hasn’t represented his country in any way.

Sam Oji Wife:

He was a married man, according to his personal life. He fathered the children, but he maintains his personal life quiet, thus details about his wife and children have remained unknown.

Sam Oji Height and Weight:

Colin Bell has a height of 1.85 meters, or 6 feet and 1 inch. He has a muscular physique. He is 89 kilograms in weight. His eyes are a dark brown tint, and his hair is black. He has a straight sexual orientation.

Sam Oji Cause of Death:

He died on August 28, 2021, at the age of 35, following a long struggle with sickness.

Quick Facts About Sam Oji

Celebrated Name Sam Oji
Age 35 Years
Nick Name Sam Oji
Birth Name Samuel Udoka Oji
Birth Date 1985-10-09
Gender Male
Profession Footballer
Death Date 2021-08-28
Nationality British
Birth Nation England
Place Of Birth Westminster, England
Horoscope Libra
Career Start 2000
Marital Status Married
Height 6 ft. 1 inches
Weight 89kg
Body Type Alethic
Eye Color Dark Brown
Hair Color Black
Sexual Orientation Straight
Position Centre-back