SWOS ECE 95/96
SWOS ECE 95/96

GEORGE NDAH
GEORGE NDAH
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Number
#10
Nationality
England
Team
CRYSTAL PALACE (England)
Coach
DAVE BASSETT
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
6 6 0 0 6 6 0 24 4.4 £550k

George Ndah

  • Full name: George Ndah
  • Date of birth: 27 February 1974
  • Place of birth: Lambeth, London, England
  • Nationality: English (of Nigerian descent)
  • Position: Striker

Career summary

  • Early career: Came through youth ranks at Crystal Palace but did not establish himself in the first team initially; had loan spells early on (including Wycombe Wanderers and Brentford).
  • Notts County: Moved to Notts County where he began to show his goal-scoring ability.
  • Swindon Town: Joined Swindon Town and became a key forward, earning recognition for his physical presence and finishing.
  • West Bromwich Albion: Transferred to West Brom and had productive spells, contributing in the English second tier.
  • Crystal Palace: Returned to Crystal Palace later in his career; injuries hindered his impact and playing time.
  • Retirement: Persistent knee injuries forced him to retire from professional football in the mid-2000s.

Notable attributes

  • Physical striker with good aerial ability.
  • Aware penalty taker and close-range finisher.
  • Strong hold-up play to bring teammates into attacking moves.

Career statistics (approximate)

  • Senior club appearances: 300+ (across all clubs)
  • Senior club goals: around 80–100 (across all clubs)

Legacy

George Ndah is remembered as a powerful target man who enjoyed spells of prolific scoring in the lower divisions and contributed to promotion-chasing sides. His career was unfortunately curtailed by injuries, but he remains a noted figure among fans of clubs he represented, particularly Swindon Town and West Bromwich Albion.