Aliyu Okechukwu (born September 5, 1995) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for NK Rudeš in Croatia.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 5, 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Umuna, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Rudeš | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2013 | Abuja Football College Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2016 | Rijeka | 0 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Pomorac (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Rijeka II | 14 | (2) |
| 2015 | → Zadar (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | → Šibenik (loan) | 17 | (3) |
| 2016–2017 | RNK Split | 7 | (0) |
| 2017 | Istra 1961 | 2 | (0) |
| 2017–2019 | Šibenik | 33 | (3) |
| 2019– | Rudeš | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 August 2019 | |||
Club career edit
Rijeka edit
Okechukwu was one of several players who moved from the Nigerian Abuja Football College Academy to the HNK Rijeka Academy in 2013.[1] Following his arrival to Rijeka, in mid-2013, he picked up the most valuable player award at the 61st international Kvarnerska Rivijera tournament. In September 2013, Okechukwu signed a 2+1⁄2-year contract with HNK Rijeka that ties him with the club until June 2016.[2] During the same month, his leg was fractured during a youth tournament match in Ljubljana.[3]
Pomorac (loan) edit
Following his recovery from injury, in early 2014, he was loaned to NK Pomorac in 2. HNL together with his compatriot Theophilus Solomon. He made his professional début in a home draw against NK Solin on 2 April 2014. At Pomorac, he made eight appearances without finding the net.
Rijeka II edit
Following his return from loan in mid-2014, Okechukwu played for Rijeka II in 3. HNL, scoring two goals in 14 appearances.
Zadar (loan) edit
In January 2015, Okechukwu was loaned to Zadar until the end of the 2014–15 1. HNL season, where he once again joined Solomon.[4] He made 9 appearances with the club before the end of his loan.[5]
Šibenik (loan) edit
Following their spell with Zadar, in July 2015, Okechukwu and Solomon, joined by another Nigerian David Nwolokor, were sent on a season-long loan to HNK Šibenik in 2. HNL.[6] Okechukwu was a regular starter in the first half of the season. However, he sustained an injury during mid-season training and consequently missed the second half of the season.
RNK Split edit
In June 2016, Okechukwu was transferred to RNK Split.[7]
Istra 1961 edit
Following a season with RNK Split, in July 2017, Okechukwu moved to NK Istra 1961.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Abuja Football College official website". Archived from the original on 2016-02-15. Retrieved 2015-01-15.
- ^ HNK Rijeka Archived 2015-01-15 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "HNK Rijeka". Archived from the original on 2021-06-04. Retrieved 2016-02-09.
- ^ Radio Rijeka Archived 2015-01-15 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ HRnogomet
- ^ Novi List
- ^ "Radio Rijeka". Archived from the original on 2021-06-04. Retrieved 2016-06-12.
- ^ Sportcom.hr
External links edit
- Aliyu Okechukwu at Soccerway
- Aliyu Okechukwu at Croatian Football Statistics (archived) (in Croatian)