Career
After playing for three different clubs in his country, Finidi arrived at AFC in 1993, alongside compatriot Nwankwo Kanu. In 1996 Finidi moved to Spain and signed for Real, where he netted in double digits in nearly every season, with the Andalusians finishing fourth in his first year, which also brought a Copa del Rey final loss against Football Club Barcelona (2–3 after extra time), where he scored. Before joining the club he was close to moving to Real Madrid, but the deal fell through.
After " 2000 top flight relegation, Finidi stayed one more year in Spain with RCD Mallorca, after which he joined Premier League side Ipswich Town, managed by George Burley, for £3.1 million.
In November 2003, 32-year-old Finidi underwent a trial at former club Mallorca, following which he signed with the Balearic Islands team, helping it finally finish in 11th position after constantly battling relegation. He retired from the game in the summer.
In mid-November 2010, Finidi returned to as its director of international football. He continued, however, to live in Palma, Majorca, where he had relocated to after his retirement.
Finidi represented Nigeria in two Fédération internationale de football association World Cups, 1994 and 1998.
In the 1998 tournament in France, Finidi also played in all the matches, with Nigeria meeting the same fate, at the hands of Denmark. He had already vowed to quit international football prior to the competition, and gained a total of 62 caps. Club Country.