Personal Information
Full Name | Pedro Mba Obiang Avomo |
Date of Birth | March 27, 1992 |
Nationality | Equatorial Guinea |
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
Role | Midfielder |
Past Team(s) |
Pedro Mba Obiang Avomo: A Brief Biography
Pedro Mba Obiang Avomo is a Spanish footballer of Equatoguinean descent who plays for Serie A club Sampdoria. Obiang starts his football career playing for various teams from his natal city such CD Avance and AD Naya, where he excelled. Due to these participations, he was transferred to the Cadete team of Atlético Madrid. He was the member of Allievi Nazionali youth team in 2008–09 season, but also call-up to the first team in pre-season. In 2009–10 season, he was promoted to senior youth team – Primavera. Primary a youth team player, Obiang also played 7 times in pre-season friendlies in summer 2010, scored 2 goals. Obiang signed a new 5-year deal with Doria on the morning before the start of the match. He also received his first call-up for 2010–11 UEFA Europa League on 28 September 2010 as list B players (Under-21 youth product). He made his European debut on 16 December 2010 (matchday 6). Obiang capped for Spain in youth levels. Obiang received a call-up for Porto International Tournament in April 2011.