Ioannis Okkas

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ioannis Okkas
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 11, 1977(1977-02-11)
Age	47
Birthplace	Larnaca
Country	Cyprus
Birth City	Larnaca
Horoscope	Aquarius

Ioannis Okkas Biography

Ioannis Okkas is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on February 11, 1977 in Larnaca, Larnaca, Cyprus. Ioannis “Giannis” Okkas (Greek: Ιωάννης “Γιάννης” Οκκάς), born 11 February 1977 in Larnaca) is a retired Cypriot Striker and a football manager. He was also the captain of the National Team of Cyprus for many years and he is the 2nd leading scorer of all time just behind Michalis Konstantinou, scoring in total 27 goals for Cyprus. With 106 national caps since 1997, Okkas has made more appearances for Cyprus than any other player in history.

For two consecutive years, Okkas scored the first league goal of the season in Greece, with AEK in 2003–04 and Olympiacos the next season.

In 2007, after trials with West Ham and Derby County, Okkas became the first Cypriot player to move to Spain, signing a contract with Celta Vigo. In 2008, he returned to Cyprus to play for Omonia. Okkas was released from Omonoia, in June 2009, after confronting manager Takis Lemonis on his playing position. In 2009, he returned to Anorthosis, signing a three-year contract with the club. After being released by Anorthosis, Ermis Aradippou became the fourth, and last, team, Okkas would play in the Cypriot First Division. He debuted for Ermis, in an away defeat against APOEL. In his second match for Ermis, Okkas scored twice to help the club get past ENP.

On 8 October 2010, Okkas reached 100 appearances for Cyprus national football team in a 1–2 home loss against Norway, in match that he managed to score his 26th goal for Cyprus.

He scored three goals in his side’s failed attempts to qualify for the 2002 World Cup, and was also on target in Euro 2004’s qualifying stage, notably against France, in which Cyprus lost 1–2, but with fine displays from Okkas, including a delicate chip that left French keeper Grégory Coupet completely stranded.

Ioannis Okkas Net Worth

Ioannis Okkas is one of the richest Association Football Player from Cyprus. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ioannis Okkas 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Okkas started his career with Nea Salamina in the 1993–94 season, aged 17. He scored the second goal in Anorthosis’ 3–1 win against Apollon Limassol for the 1997–98 Cypriot Cup final. In the summer of 1997 he transferred to Anorthosis Famagusta for a reported fee of £350,000. In 2000 Okkas signed for Greek Superleague club PAOK for a reported 900 million greek drachmas fee. In 2003 Okkas signed for AEK. After being release from his AEK contract, due to the club’s financial problems, Okkas signed for Olympiakos. His league debut for Olympiacos was marked by Okkas’ scoring the very first goal for Olympiacos, in the newly built Karaiskakis Stadium.

Okkas debuted for Cyprus on 15 February 1997 in a friendly 2–3 home loss against Poland. He made his competitive debut in a match against Russia, on 29 March 1997, for the 1998 World Cup qualifying stage. Four days later he scored his first goal for Cyprus in a 4–1 away defeat against Bulgaria.

On 15 November 2006, Okkas netted in a surprising Euro 2008 qualifier draw with giants Germany. He started captaining the national squad since the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Ioannis Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Cyprus. Ioannis Okkas celebrates birthday on February 11 of every year.

Top Facts about Ioannis Okkas

1. Ioannis Okkas is a retired Cypriot footballer.
2. He played as a striker for various clubs in Europe.
3. Okkas scored 27 goals in 106 appearances for Cyprus national team.
4. He won the Cypriot First Division with Omonia Nicosia twice.
5. Okkas also won the Greek Cup with AEK Athens.
6. In 2007, he was named Cyprus Footballer of the Year.
7. Okkas played in two UEFA European Championships with Cyprus.
8. He made his professional debut at age 17 for APOEL FC.
9. Okkas had a brief stint playing in Australia’s A-League.
10. He retired from professional football in 2013 at age 35.