Obinna Nwobodo
29-Year-Old
FC Cincinnati
MLS
2025 Fantasy Outlook
FC Cincinnati picked up Nwobodo's option for 2025, setting up the designated player for another significant role in the midfield. Nwobodo's work rate allows Lucho Acosta to stay forward without defensive responsibilities, as he ranked in the 96th percentile for interceptions by midfielders at 1.91 per 90 minutes. While he doesn't add much offensively (one assist last season in 30 appearances), his defensive role is critical for how Pat Noonan's team plays. Expect another consistent season from Nwobodo in 2025.
Three shots Saturday
Nwobodo had three shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Minnesota United.
ANALYSIS
Nwobodo subbed onto the pitch in the 69th minute to replace Gerardo Valenzuela, yet he still managed to lead the team with three shots. He put one of those shots on target and he also recorded one accurate cross in his productive bench appearance.
Nwobodo subbed onto the pitch in the 69th minute to replace Gerardo Valenzuela, yet he still managed to lead the team with three shots. He put one of those shots on target and he also recorded one accurate cross in his productive bench appearance.
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Plays following leg surgery
Nwobodo made 11 starts in 18 MLS appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 season.
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Returns to starting XI Saturday
Nwobodo (quadriceps) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Montreal.
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With group to begin training
Nwobodo (quadriceps) was involved in the start of team training Tuesday, according to Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press.
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Set to rejoin group next week
Nwobodo (quadriceps) is set to start training with the group next week, according to manager Pat Noonan, per Laurel Pfahler of the Queen City Press.
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Working away from team
Nwobodo (quadriceps) has been working away from the team with a trainer as he continues to progress well, per FC Cincinnati Staff Writer Carter Chapley.
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