Victor Anichebe

Victor Chinedu Anichebe (born 23 April 1988) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays for West Bromwich Albion. He has been described as a fast and powerful player, in the mould of a "traditional" centre forward although he is equally adept at playing as a Right Winger where he has been deployed on many occasions throughout his career.

Early life

Anichebe was born in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria but moved to Liverpool aged one, his family originally living in Toxteth before settling in Crosby. He is a cousin of former professional football player Iffy Onuora, Olympian Anyika Onuora and professional basketball player Chiz Onuora. He is also an Olympic silver medallist, competing for Nigeria in the 2008 Olympics.

Club career

Everton

Anichebe made his reserve team debut as a 15-year-old and his first team debut less than two years later on 27 February 2006, as a substitute in the 89th minute of Everton's FA Cup 4th round tie against Chelsea, replacing Simon Davies. He signed his first professional contract with Everton, a two-year deal, in April 2006. On 7 May 2006, he scored his first Premier League goal against West Bromwich Albion. He was awarded Everton's Reserve Player of the Season for the 2005–06 season.