JAY-JAY OKOCHA
REAL LIFE
Jay-Jay Okocha (born August 14 1973) is a former Nigerian international and a midfielder of great technique and skill. He started his professional career in Germany, before eventually moving to Turkey, France, England and Qatar, before ending his career at Hull City.
It was during his time in Germany that he made his name, but his spell at Bolton Wanderers in England will ensure Jay-Jay goes down in Bolton folklore. Jay-Jay ended his career as one of the all-time great Africa players and is regarded as the greatest Nigerian player of all time.
It was during his time in Germany that he made his name, but his spell at Bolton Wanderers in England will ensure Jay-Jay goes down in Bolton folklore. Jay-Jay ended his career as one of the all-time great Africa players and is regarded as the greatest Nigerian player of all time.
Full name
Augustine Azuka Okocha
Date of birth
14 August 1973
Place of birth
Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria
Height
1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing position
Attacking midfielder
Augustine Azuka Okocha
Date of birth
14 August 1973
Place of birth
Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria
Height
1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing position
Attacking midfielder
| 4 | BOLTON WANDERERS | 144 | 19 |
| 2 | BORUSSIA NEUNKIRCHEN | 35 | 7 |
| 4 | EINTRACHT FRANKFURT | 90 | 18 |
| 2 | FENERBAHÇE SK | 79 | 33 |
| 1 | HULL CITY | 18 | 0 |
| 4 | PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN | 103 | 15 |
| 1 | QATAR SC | 41 | 6 |
| 13 | 🇳🇬 NIGERIA | 73 | 14 |
ITEMS
1994
Having impressed in training, Jay-Jay Okocha signed for German side Borussia Neunkirchen, before climbing the divisions to Eintracht Frankfurt. His flair and silky skill bamboozled many players, most famously Oliver Kahn, who described himself as ‘still dizzy’ years after conceding against the Nigerian.
Internationally, the Super Eagles soared to 5th in the FIFA rankings, the highest ever spot for an African side, after winning the 1994 African Cup of Nations. Okocha was named in the team of the tournament.
2002
Jay-Jay Okocha was at his most prolific in terms of goal scoring at Fenerbahçe, the midfielder falling just short of averaging a goal every two games for the Turkish side in his two seasons at the club.
Many of his goals came from free-kicks, his quality at set-pieces making him a threat from anywhere around the penalty area.
1998
Jay-Jay Okocha made a big money move to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 1998, becoming the world’s most expensive African player at that time. He scored on his debut for the club and was a fan favourite for Les Parisiens, described as being ‘so good they named him twice’.
Okocha was influential off the pitch as well as on it, taking a pivotal role in mentoring a young Ronaldinho.
| YEAR | RTG | POS | PAC | SHO | PAS | DRI | DEF | PHY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASE | 1994 | 85 | RM | 88 | 80 | 79 | 92 | 37 | 59 |
| MID | 2002 | 87 | RM | 83 | 79 | 84 | 91 | 41 | 58 |
| PRIME | 1998 | 90 | CAM | 87 | 83 | 84 | 94 | 40 | 60 |
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September 2019 – December 2019
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February 2020 – September 2020
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September 2019 – February 2020
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December 2019 – September 2020
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February 2020 – September 2020
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