Noah Okafor

Professional footballer

Swiss Binningen, Switzerland Gemini 185 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional footballer
NationalitySwiss
Date of Birth24/05/2000
Age26 years
BirthplaceBinningen, Switzerland
Zodiac SignGemini

Latest News about Noah Okafor

07/11/2026

Okafor was named on the bench for Leeds United's Premier League match against Tottenham after recovering from an adductor issue that had kept him out of the Bournemouth match. He had recently returned from a groin problem and played only 25 minutes in his previous outing against Sunderland. Lukas Nmecha was given the starting role in attack.

13/04/2026

Okafor scored his first Premier League brace for Leeds United in a 2-1 away win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. The result gave Leeds their first away league victory over their rivals since 1981.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryNoah Arinzechukwu Okafor is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a forward for Leeds United and the Switzerland national team. He joined Leeds United from AC Milan in August 2025 on a four-year contract and wears the number 19 shirt.

Physical Stats & More

Height185 cm
Weight85 kg
Preferred FootRight
Positions
  • Forward
  • Left Winger
  • Attacking Midfielder

Family

SiblingsIsaiah Okafor

Career

Clubs
  • Club: FC Basel Period: 2009-2020 Notes: Joined as a youth player; first-team debut in 2018
  • Club: Red Bull Salzburg Period: 2020-2023
  • Club: AC Milan Period: 2023-2025
  • Club: Napoli (loan) Period: 2025
  • Club: Leeds United Period: 2025-present
  • Club: FC Basel Period: 2009-2020 Notes: Joined as a youth player; first-team debut in 2018; named Swiss Super League Young Player of the Year
  • Club: Red Bull Salzburg Period: 2020-2023 Notes: Won four successive Austrian league titles and three Austrian Cups
  • Club: Leeds United Period: 2025-present Notes: Signed on a four-year contract in August 2025; scored his first Leeds goal on 20 September 2025 at Wolverhampton Wanderers; scored a brace at Manchester United on 13 April 2026
International
CountrySwitzerland
Senior Debut2019 vs England, UEFA Nations League finals
Caps24 (as stated at Leeds United signing)
World CupRepresented Switzerland at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Full name is Noah Arinzechukwu Okafor
2. Named Swiss Super League Young Player of the Year while at Basel
3. Scored six goals in 16 UEFA Champions League appearances for Red Bull Salzburg
4. Brother Isaiah Okafor is also a footballer

Also born on 24 May

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