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George Finidi (born 15 April 1971), known as Finidi George,[1] is a Nigerian professional football coach and former player who is currently the head coach of Nigeria Professional Football League club Enyimba F.C. As a player, he played as a right winger.

After making a name for himself at Ajax in the Netherlands – being a leading figure in a team which won eight major titles, including the 1995 Champions League – he played several years in Spain with Real Betis,[2] also having a brief spell in England before retiring.

Finidi was an important member of the Nigeria team during the 1990s, appearing in two World Cups.

Finidi played throughout his footballing career for Nigeria with his iconic number 7 jersey.

In September 2021, Enyimba F.C. named Finidi as their new head coach.[3][4]

He won his first title as a coach on the 11th of June 2023, winning the Nigeria Premier League at Onikan Stadium in Lagos.

Honours

Club

Ajax

• Eredivisie: 1993–94, 1994–95, 1995–96

• Johan Cruijff Shield: 1994, 1995

• UEFA Champions League: 1994–95;[6] Runner-up 1995–96[26]

• UEFA Super Cup: 1995

• Intercontinental Cup: 1995

Betis

• Copa del Rey runner-up: 1996–97[8]

International

Nigeria

• Africa Cup of Nations: 1994;[17] Runner-up 2000;[18] Third place 1992,[19]2002