Shola Ameobi

Foluwashola "Shola" Ameobi (born 12 October 1981) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward. He spent 14 years at Newcastle United, where he received a winner's medal in 2010 when Newcastle lifted the Championship trophy. However, he was released from his contract on 23 May 2014 and is now available on a free transfer. He holds the record for the most appearances as a substitute in the Premier League.
Born in Nigeria but raised in England, Ameobi was capped by the England under-21 team before making his Nigeria debut in 2012. He is the older brother of fellow footballers Tomi and Sammy.
==External links==
*Newcastle United profile
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Category:1981 births
Category:Players
Category:Nigerian footballers
Category:Nigeria international footballers
Category:English footballers
Category:England under-21 international footballers
Category:Association football forwards
Category:Newcastle United F.C. players
Category:Stoke City F.C. players
Category:Premier League players
Category:The Football League players
Category:2014 FIFA World Cup players