Justin Obikwu

Justin Patrick Nnamdi Obikwu (born 8 February 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Queens Park Rangers. Born in England, he represents Trinidad and Tobago at international level.

Club career

Coventry City

After playing for Harefield United's under-18 team, he signed for Coventry City, mainly playing for their under-21 team, before signing his first professional contract in July 2023.

Obikwu signed on loan for EFL League Two side Grimsby Town in January 2024 until the end of the season. He scored his first professional senior goal in a 1–1 draw away to Sutton United on 9 March 2024.

He returned on loan to Grimsby Town on 30 August 2024 until the end of the 2024–25 season.

On 1 September 2025 he joined League One club Lincoln City on loan for the duration of the 2025–26 season. He made his debut on 13 September when he came off the bench to replace James Collins in a 1–0 victory away to Burton Albion. He scored his first goal for Lincoln City in the following game, scoring the second goal in a 3–1 win against Luton Town. On 17 January 2026, Obikwu was recalled by Coventry City, having scored 3 goals in 21 games for Lincoln City.

Queens Park Rangers

On 19 January 2026, Obikwu signed for fellow Championship club Queens Park Rangers for a reported initial fee of £500,000.

International career

In February 2024, he was called up to the Trinidad and Tobago team for the first time for two friendlies against Jamaica. On 1 March 2024, he made his international debut, starting in a 1–0 loss.

Personal life

Obikwu is of Nigerian and Trinidadian descent.

Career statistics

Club

As of 4 January 2026

International

As of 10 October 2025