Jay-Jay Okocha

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jay-Jay Okocha
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 14, 1973(1973-08-14)
Age	51
Birthplace	Enugu
Country	Nigeria
Horoscope	Leo

Jay-Jay Okocha Biography

Jay-Jay Okocha is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on August 14, 1973 in Enugu, Nigeria. Nigerian midfielder who became known for his superb dribbling skills. He was a member of the Nigerian national team from 1993 to 2006.

He retired from the Nigerian national team in 2006, five years before Emmanuel Emenike would make his first appearance for the squad.

In an interview with BBC Sport he said, “As far as I can remember, we used to play with anything, with any round thing we could find, and whenever we managed to get hold of a ball, that was a bonus! I mean it was amazing!” In 1990, he joined Enugu Rangers. In his time at the club he produced many spectacular displays including one where he rounded off and scored a goal, against experienced Nigerian goalkeeper Willy Okpara in a match against BCC Lions. Later that year, he went on holiday to West Germany, the country that had just won the 1990 FIFA World Cup, so he could watch German league football. His friend Binebi Numa was playing in the Third Division for Borussia Neunkirchen, and one morning Okocha accompanied Numa to training, where he asked to join in. The Neunkirchen coach was impressed with Okocha’s skills and invited him back the next day before offering him a contract. A year later, he joined 1. FC Saarbrücken, but stayed only a few months with the

2. Bundesliga side before a move to the 1. Bundesliga with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Okocha joined Eintracht Frankfurt in December 1991, where he linked up with many well-known players including Ghanaian international striker Tony Yeboah and later Thomas Doll. He continued to shine for the German side, one highlight being a goal he scored against Karlsruher SC, dribbling in the penalty box and slotting the ball past goalkeeper Oliver Kahn even going past some players twice. The goal was voted Goal of the Season by many football magazines, and also voted as 1993 Goal of the Year by viewers of Sportschau (an ARD German TV sports programme). In 1995, Okocha, Yeboah and Maurizio Gaudino were all involved in a feud with manager Jupp Heynckes, which led to their departure from the club.

He raised two children with his wife Nkechi. His older brother Emmanuel also played football for the Nigerian team.

Jay-Jay Okocha Net Worth

Jay-Jay Okocha is one of the richest Soccer Player from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jay-Jay Okocha 's net worth $15 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began his professional career with Borussia Neunkirchen in 1990.

His nickname Jay-Jay was immortalized by a chant developed by Bolton Wanderers fans in the four years he spent with the team.

Augustine Azuka “Jay-Jay” Okocha (/ə ˈ k ɒ tʃ ə / ə-KOTCH -ə; born 14 August 1973) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. A quick and skillful playmaker, who is considered as the best Nigerian and one of the best African players of all time, Okocha was known for his confidence with the ball, technique, creativity, and dribbling skills, as well as his use of feints, in particular the stepover. Due to his skill, he was described as being ‘so good that they named him twice’ (a line immortalised in a terrace chant while Okocha played for Bolton Wanderers).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jay-Jay Okocha height 5 ft 8 in Jay-Jay weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jay-Jay Okocha Dating?

According to our records, Jay-Jay Okocha married to Nkechi Okocha. As of December 1, 2023, Jay-Jay Okocha’s is not dating anyone.

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In March 2004, he was named one of the top 125 living footballers by Pelé.

Facts & Trivia

Jay-Jay Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Jay-Jay Okocha celebrates birthday on August 14 of every year.

After just one season in Qatar, Football League Championship side Hull City signed Okocha on a free transfer in 2007, after the player had been linked to Real Salt Lake and Sydney FC. It was a move he made saying that “God had told him to do so”. He however was not able to contribute greatly to Hull’s promotion campaign due to fitness and constant injury problems, playing only 18 games and scoring no goals. Hull still succeeded in winning promotion to the Premier League, for the first time in their 104-year history. At the end of the season, after changing his mind on a proposed retirement due to Hull’s promotion, he was released by the club, which ultimately sent him into retirement.

How much did PSG buy Jay Jay Okocha?

Okocha was signed by PSG from Turkish club Fenerbahce in the summer of 1998 at a record fee of 18 million dollars , making him the most expensive African player at the time.

Did Okocha and Ronaldinho play together?

Okocha teamed up with Ronaldinho once again since they played together at PSG. Super Eagles of Nigeria legend Austin Jay-Jay Okocha teamed up with Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho.

What is the net worth of Austin Jay Jay Okocha?

Net Worth: $15 Million
Date of Birth:| Aug 14, 1973 (49 years old)
Gender:| Male
Height:| 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Profession:| Football player

How much was Jay Jay Okocha salary at Bolton?

When he moved to Bolton Wanderers, Okocha was rumored to be one of the club’s highest earners, earning around £2.5 million a year.

How many goals did Okocha scored for Nigeria?

He played 73 times for the Nigeria national team between 1993 and 2006, scoring 14 times , and was a member of three FIFA World Cup squads.