Jonathan Obika

Swindon Town Obika left Tottenham and joined League One club Swindon Town on 1 September 2014 for an undisclosed fee. He signed a deal to keep him at The County Ground for two years. On 15 June 2017, Obika confirmed that he would be leaving Swindon upon the expiry of his current deal after a three-year spell at the County Ground.

Oxford United Obika became new manager Pep Clotet's first signing at Swindon's rivals Oxford United when his two-year deal was announced on 5 July 2017. He made his debut as a substitute against Oldham Athletic in the opening match of the 2017–18 season, which ended in a 2–0 away victory for Oxford, and made his home debut and first starting appearance, and scored his first goal, in the following game, a 4–3 defeat to Cheltenham Town in the first round of the EFL Cup. He was released after his contract expired after the 2018–19 season.

St Mirren In August 2019, Obika signed a two-year deal with Scottish Premiership side St Mirren. He scored 8 goals in the league, the last of which came in a 1–0 win over Hearts which relegated the Edinburgh club.

Morecambe In June 2021, Obika signed a two-year deal with League One side Morecambe.

Motherwell At the end of January 2023, Obika joined Scottish Premiership club Motherwell on loan until the end of the season.

On 19 June 2023, Motherwell announced the permanent signing of Obika to a one-year contract with the option of a further year.

International career Obika was called up to represent England in the Under 20 World Cup tournament hosted in Egypt from 24 September – 16 October 2009. Obika featured in the first two games against Ghana and Uruguay.

Coaching career On 1 June 2024, a day after announcing his retirement from playing, Obika was announced as first team coach of Motherwell FC.

Obika cited Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell as a "big part" of his decision to call time on his playing career and focus on coaching. "I just feel this is where I'm supposed to be," said Obika. "When reflecting back, I just knew this opportunity doesn't come around often under people you value and respect. I feel honoured. "When he [Kettlewell] first came in, just watching how he took over and across the 18 months seeing him work, he is someone you want to deliver for. I feel in this role I can deliver for him."

Personal life Obika was born in Enfield, London and grew up in Tottenham. He attended The Bishop Stopford's School in Enfield. He is of Nigerian descent and is the cousin of singer and former Fame Academy contestant Lemar.

Career statistics

Honours Millwall Football League One play-offs: 2010