Kingsley Sokari
- January 8, 2024
- Association Football Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Kingsley Sokari |
Occupation | Association Football Player |
Date Of Birth | May 30, 1995(1995-05-30) |
Age | 29 |
Birthplace | Nigeria |
Country | Nigeria |
Horoscope | Gemini |
Kingsley Sokari Biography
Name | Kingsley Sokari |
Birthday | May 30 |
Birth Year | 1995 |
Place Of Birth | Nigeria |
Birth Country | Nigeria |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Kingsley Sokari is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on May 30, 1995 in Nigeria, Nigeria. Kingsley Sokari (born 30 May 1995) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a midfielder for CS Sfaxien and the Nigeria national team. Nicknamed “new Iniesta” he has been lauded as the most promising central midfielder in the Nigerian Premier Football League. Sokari is only the second Nigerian player to play for the U20, U23 team and full national team in the same year after Ahmed Musa in 2011.
Handed his home debut against perennial rivals Heartland, Sokari warmed his way into Enyimba fans by scoring the deciding goal from a freekick. He would score his second league goal away against Kaduna Utd in a superb solo effort to cap his Man of the match performance. Kingsley was named the NPFL Young player of the year at the end of his first season (2014) and was also nominated for League Bloggers’ Player of the season award.
Following his performances in the NPFL in 2014, Sokari was noticed by the national team handlers. He was invited to train with the U-20 team in preparation for the AYC 2015; played for the U-23 side coached by Samson Siasia and earned his senior cap for the Nigerian national team in a friendly in January 2015. Sokari started the 2015 U-20 World cup game against North Korea, scoring a scorcher from 25 yards for the 3rd goal of the game.
Kingsley Sokari Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Association Football Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Kingsley Sokari is one of the richest Association Football Player from Nigeria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kingsley Sokari 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
The 21-year-old Nigeria U-23 international, Sokari joined the 2013 CAF Confederation Cup winners CS Sfaxien in December 2015 on a three-and-half year deal from Enyimba FC for an undisclosed sum. He scored his second goal for the club in the 49th minute of the match that ended in a 3-1 win over Stade Tunisien. He wears the number 20 jersey for the club.
Kingsley Sokari burst onto the scene with Enyimba during the 2013-2014 season. After signing as a youth player following a recruitment exercise in 2013, he was immediately promoted to the first team and would play an integral part in helping the Aba Millionaires compete in the national league and the CAF African Champions League. During the season, he integrated well into the team forming a vital partnership with teammates providing numerous assists in vital games.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Kingsley Sokari height 5 ft 8 in Antero weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Kingsley Sokari Dating?
According to our records, Kingsley Sokari is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Kingsley Sokari’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Antero Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Kingsley Sokari celebrates birthday on May 30 of every year.