Team sheet · 2000s
Best 15Nigeriaof the 2000s
Looking for the best 15 Nigeria players of the 2000s? This ranked list covers the top 15 footballers from the Beat The Invincible World Cup–era draft catalog, ordered by overall rating with positions, attributes, and scouting notes. #1 is Jay-Jay Okocha, followed by Nwankwo Kanu, while Emmanuel Babayaro closes the sheet at #15.
These ratings and rankings come from the Beat The Invincible game catalog — they are not an official FIFA, federation, or media ranking.
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Best 15 Nigeria players ranked
Nigeria 2000s footballers ordered 1–15 by overall rating — not grouped by position.
CAMWC 2002 · 2006
Jay-Jay Okocha
OVR
90
Pace85Shot82Pass90Drib92Def60Phys75World-class playmaker and Nigeria captain in 2002 and 2006 World Cups with outstanding technique and creativity.
CFWC 2002 · 2006
Nwankwo Kanu
OVR
89
Pace80Shot85Pass84Drib88Def50Phys78Key striker with great experience, instrumental in Nigeria's World Cups in 2002 and 2006.
CBWC 2002 · 2006
Joseph Yobo
OVR
86
Pace79Shot55Pass70Drib65Def85Phys83Reliable center-back and captain in 2006, solid defensive presence in both tournaments.
CDMWC 2002
Sunday Oliseh
OVR
85
Pace76Shot70Pass82Drib78Def83Phys80Defensive midfielder, captain of the 2002 World Cup squad, known for leadership and tough tackling.
STWC 2002 · 2006
Yakubu Ayegbeni
OVR
85
Pace83Shot86Pass70Drib78Def45Phys79Powerful striker, main goal-scoring threat in 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
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Beat The InvincibleCBWC 2002
Taribo West
OVR
85
Pace75Shot40Pass60Drib62Def86Phys85Experienced and physically imposing center-back for 2002 World Cup squad.
RWWC 2002 · 2006
John Utaka
OVR
84
Pace88Shot80Pass75Drib81Def40Phys70Fast and skillful winger representing Nigeria in 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
LBWC 2002 · 2006
Celestine Babayaro
OVR
83
Pace81Shot60Pass75Drib80Def79Phys74Left-back with good pace and defensive skills, played in 2002 and 2006 tournaments.
CMWC 2006
Mikel John Obi
OVR
83
Pace74Shot70Pass80Drib78Def75Phys77Young emerging midfielder in 2006 World Cup with good all-around skills.
GKWC 2002
Ike Shorunmu
OVR
81
Pace50Shot40Pass55Drib40Def85Phys70Starting goalkeeper at 2002 World Cup, known for shot-stopping and experience.
LBWC 2002
Joseph Enakarhire
OVR
80
Pace80Shot50Pass65Drib68Def77Phys78Left back with good pace and defensive abilities during 2002 World Cup.
CBWC 2006
Dele Adeleye
OVR
80
Pace78Shot40Pass65Drib60Def80Phys75Defender who played in 2006 World Cup, known for solid defending and physicality.
CFWC 2002
Daniel Amokachi
OVR
80
Pace83Shot77Pass65Drib78Def43Phys76Powerful forward who played in early 2000s, including 2002 World Cup.
RBWC 2002
Augustine Eguavoen
OVR
79
Pace75Shot50Pass70Drib65Def78Phys74Right back option in 2002 World Cup, known for solid and energetic defending.
GKWC 2002
Emmanuel Babayaro
OVR
78
Pace50Shot40Pass55Drib40Def82Phys68Backup goalkeeper member of 2002 World Cup squad with solid fundamentals.
Best 15 Nigeria 2000s FAQ
Who is No. 1 among the best 15 Nigeria players of the 2000s?
Jay-Jay Okocha ranks first on this Nigeria 2000s best 15 as a CAM with 90 overall.
Who is in the best 15 of Nigeria in the 2000s?
The best 15 Nigeria footballers of the 2000s on this sheet are: Jay-Jay Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, Joseph Yobo, Sunday Oliseh, Yakubu Ayegbeni, Taribo West, John Utaka, Celestine Babayaro, Mikel John Obi, Ike Shorunmu, Joseph Enakarhire, Dele Adeleye, Daniel Amokachi, Augustine Eguavoen, Emmanuel Babayaro.
How is the Nigeria 2000s best 15 ranked?
Players are ranked by overall rating in the Beat The Invincible catalog for Nigeria in the 2000s, with positions and scouting notes for each selection. It is a game ranking for drafting — not an official federation list.
Can I draft Nigeria 2000s players in Beat The Invincible?
Yes. In Beat The Invincible you draft legends from country × era packs — including Nigeria in the 2000s — then pick a formation and try to beat The Invincible.