Federico Obama
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Biography
Federico Obama Ondo (born 4 February 2000), also known as Fede, is an Equatoguinean professional footballer who plays as a defender for Atlético Madrileño Juvenil, in the youth academy of Atlético Madrid.
Professional career
Fede moved to Spain at a young age from Equatorial Guinea, and raised in Torrejón. Fede joined the youth academy of Atlético Madrid in 2008.
International career
Fede, at the age of 17, was called up to the senior Equatorial Guinea national football team on August 2017. He made his debut on 3 September 2017, starting in a 2-1 friendly loss to Benin. The match was eliminated from FIFA records, as the referee and his assistants referees were from Equatorial Guinea. As it was a friendly which besides was not recognized by FIFA, Fede remains eligible to Spain (as a naturalized citizen).
Personal life
Fede's twin brother, Salomón Obama, is also a youth footballer for Atlético Madrid and a youth international for Spain.