Isaiah Okafor (born 22 April 2005) is a Swiss footballer who plays as a midfielder for Zürich U21 in the Swiss Promotion League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | April 22, 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Switzerland | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Zürich U21 | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2022 | FC Basel | ||
| 2022–2024 | Bayer Leverkusen | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Zürich U21 | 14 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 November 2024 | |||
Early life
editOkafor started playing football at the age of five.[1]
Career
editAs a youth player, Okafor joined the youth academy of German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, where he was described as a "regular member of the U19 team".[2]
Style of play
editOkafor mainly operates as a midfielder and is known for his passing ability.[3]
Personal life
editOkafor is the brother of Switzerland international Noah Okafor.[4]
References
edit- ^ ""Ich bin Isaiah Okafor und will meine eigene Geschichte schreiben"" (in German). 20min.ch.
- ^ "GC-Junior wechselt zu Barça – diese Schweizer spielen im Nachwuchs der Top-Klubs" (in German). Watson.
- ^ "Swiss Talent Watch: Isaiah Okafor – "Schweizer Pogba" aus dem Leverkusen-Nachwuchs" (in German). bolzplazz.ch.
- ^ ""Familie hat oberste Priorität"" (in German). volksstimme.ch.