| 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 | Zürich U21 | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 0000–2022 | 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 | |||
Isaiah Okafor (born 22 April 2005) is a Swiss footballer who plays as a midfielder for Zürich U21 in the Swiss Promotion League.
Early life
Okafor started playing football at the age of five.
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".
Style of play
Okafor mainly operates as a midfielder and is known for his passing ability.
Personal life
Okafor is the brother of Switzerland international Noah Okafor.
References
- ""Ich bin Isaiah Okafor und will meine eigene Geschichte schreiben"" (in German). 20 Minuten.
- "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.