Zech Obiero


Zechariah Nahum Obiero is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Leyton Orient. Born in England, he represents Kenya at youth level.

Career

Obiero is a youth product of Tottenham Hotspur's youth academy, and joined Leyton Orient's academy at the age of 14. He signed a two-and-a-half-year professional contract with Orient in February 2022. He had appeared as an unused substitute in the EFL Cup tie with Queens [Park Rangers F.C.|Queens Park Rangers] on 11 August 2021.
He made his senior debut for Orient in the League Two match at Crawley Town on 30 April 2022, which Orient won 2–0.
In February 2023, Obiero signed for National League South club Cheshunt on loan. On 20 October 2023, Obiero signed for Chelmsford City on loan. On 18 November 2023, Obiero was recalled from his loan at Chelmsford.

Personal life

Obiero is the son of the Kenyan former footballer Henry Obiero. His brother, Micah, is also a professional footballer.