Onyekachi Okonkwo
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Midfielder
Onyekachi Okonkwo: profile
Onyekachi Okonkwo (born 13 May 1982 in Aba, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Okonkwo's senior club career began in 2002 at Enyimba International F.C.. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries since 2002. His most appearances came at FC Zürich (2007–2010), where he made 62 appearances and scored 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 164 appearances and 13 goals.
At international level, Okonkwo represented Nigeria (2006–2008), earning 20 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Aba has produced 33 footballers in our database, including Kalu Uche, Ikechukwu Uche and Samuel Kalu.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2006 (aged about 24)
- Countries played in
- 4: Nigeria, South Africa, Switzerland and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (13 in 164)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 48% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C. (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Yaya Touré, Luca Zidane and Javier Balboa (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2004 | Enyimba International F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2004–2007 |  Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 43 | 3 |
| 2005 | Enyimba International F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2007–2010 |  FC Zürich |
Swiss Super League | 62 | 2 |
| 2010–2012 |  Al Kharaitiyat SC |
Qatar Stars League 2 | 39 | 5 |
| 2012–2013 | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 20 | 3 |
| 2013– | Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C. |
National First Division | – | – |
| Total | 164 | 13 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2008 | Nigeria |
Senior | 20 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Onyekachi Okonkwo?
Onyekachi Okonkwo was born on 13 May 1982, which makes him 44 years old.
Where was Onyekachi Okonkwo born?
Onyekachi Okonkwo was born in Aba, Nigeria.
Which national team does Onyekachi Okonkwo play for?
Onyekachi Okonkwo played international football for Nigeria. He has 20 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Onyekachi Okonkwo played for?
Onyekachi Okonkwo's recorded clubs are Enyimba International F.C., Orlando Pirates F.C., FC Zürich, Al Kharaitiyat SC and Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C..
How tall is Onyekachi Okonkwo?
Onyekachi Okonkwo is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Onyekachi Okonkwo play?
Onyekachi Okonkwo played as a midfielder.
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