Isaiah Okafor

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Isaiah Okafor
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-04-22) April 22, 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Switzerland
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Bayer Leverkusen
Youth career
YearsTeam
0000–2022 FC Basel
2022– Bayer Leverkusen

Isaiah Okafor (born 22 April 2005) is a Swiss footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bayer Leverkusen.

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Early life

Okafor started playing football at the age of five. [1]

Career

As 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

Okafor mainly operates as a midfielder and is known for his passing ability. [3]

Personal life

Okafor is the brother of Switzerland international Noah Okafor. [4]

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References

  1. "«Ich bin Isaiah Okafor und will meine eigene Geschichte schreiben»" (in German). 20min.ch.
  2. "GC-Junior wechselt zu Barça – diese Schweizer spielen im Nachwuchs der Top-Klubs" (in German). Watson.
  3. "Swiss Talent Watch: Isaiah Okafor – „Schweizer Pogba" aus dem Leverkusen-Nachwuchs" (in German). bolzplazz.ch.
  4. "«Familie hat oberste Priorität»" (in German). volksstimme.ch.