Jordan John Obita (born 8 December 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays for Scottish Premiership side Hibernian.
Born in Oxford,[3] Obita had trials with his hometown club,[4] but chose instead to sign for Reading, joining their Academy at the age of seven.
[6] He made his first team debut for Reading aged 16 in the first round of the League Cup against Torquay United on 11 August 2010, coming on as a 113th-minute substitute for Michail Antonio.
[12][13] He scored twice in the next game against Cheltenham Town and made a further three appearances before returning to Reading in April after turning down the chance to extend his stay.
[14][15] During his loan spell he was also nominated for 2011–12 Football League Championship Apprentice of the Year though he ultimately lost out to Coventry City's Gael Bigirimana.
[25][26] Despite the option of remaining at Oldham, Obita ended his spell early with a view to impressing incoming Reading manager Nigel Adkins and breaking into the first team.
[30][31] In the second half of the season, the absence of Wayne Bridge through long-term injury,[32] and the inability of Stephen Kelly and Shaun Cummings to cement their place in his stead,[33][34] saw Obita move to left-back for the game against Watford.