Noah Arinzechukwu Okafor is a professional footballer from Switzerland. He plays as a midfielder for Austrian Bundesliga club Red Bull Salzburg and for Switzerland. The Swiss midfielder is known for winning the Swiss in 2018/19 with his team Basel, the Swiss U-15 and U-17 teams, and the 2019 UEFA Nations League.
Quick Facts
| First and last name: | Noah Arinzechukwu Okafor | ||
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| Date of birth: | May 24, 2000 | ||
| Age: | 22 years old | ||
| Position(s) | Winger, striker | ||
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Current team |
Red Bull Salzburg | ||
| Sex: | Male | ||
| Profession: | Soccer player | ||
| Country: | Switzerland | ||
| Height: | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Marital status: | Only | ||
| Net value | $5 million | ||
| Number | 77 | ||
| Birthplace | Binningen, Switzerland | ||
| Nationality | Swiss | ||
| Father | Christian Okafor | ||
| Mother | Nicole Okafor | ||
Noah Okafor biography
Noah Okafor was born on 24 May 2000. He is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Austrian Bundesliga club Red Bull Salzburg and the Swiss national team. Noah Okafor is one of five children born of the happy marriage of his father and mother. The younger grew up with his older sister (Sonia Okafor), an older brother and two younger brothers (Isaiah and Elijah) (Isaiah and Elijah).
Okafor started his career with local club FC Arisdorf. He joined FC Basel in 2009 and progressed through all their junior teams. Okafor signed his first professional deal with his club on 31 January 2018. Noah Okafor has represented Switzerland’s U-15 and U-17 teams in a number of international competitions. On May 9, 2018, he made his debut for the U-18 team, drawing 1-1 with the Italy U-18 team
Youth and football career
Okafor grew up in Basel, Switzerland. He loved football from an early age and joined the local team FC Arisdorf as soon as he was old enough. In 2009, Okafor started his career as a footballer when he joined FC Basel.
The Salzburg midfielder signed a professional contract with the team and he played his first match for the team against FC Luzern in 2018. The Okafor Basel team won the Swiss Cup in the 2018-2019 season. For Salzburg midfielder Okafor, this was a turning point.
Noah Okafor’s height and weight
The Swiss midfielder weighs more than 85 kg and is 1.80 meters tall. Okafor is a Gemini, meaning he has short, black hair and brown eyes.
Noah Okafor’s Salary, Contract and Net Worth
The Salzburg midfielder earns £676,000 a year playing for the team. He received this money largely from his football career. He gets £13,000 every week. Okafor is also a national player. He plays football for the Swiss national team. So since Okafor is a national player, he can make more money.
The Salzburg midfielder lives a luxurious life and his net worth has grown tremendously in recent years. The Swiss midfielder has an estimated net worth of around $5 million, and this great player is only getting better.
Okafor signed a four-year deal with Red Bull Salzburg on January 31, 2020. His deal expires on January 30, 2024. As of 2022, he is worth €18 million on the market.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Noah Okafor?
What club does Noah Okafor play for?
- Noah plays for Austrian Bundesliga club Red Bull Salzburg.
How many goals has Noah scored for Switzerland?
- He scored 2 goals for Switzerland.
Is Noah dating someone?
- Noah is believed to be single.
