Jay-Jay Okocha

Jay-Jay Okocha is a Nigerian former footballer who played as an attacking midfielder and became known for close control, dribbling and creative play.

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Nwankwo Kanu: Nwankwo Kanu is a Nigerian former striker who won major club and international honors. A fellow Nigerian star whose European career overlapped with Okocha’s.
Eintracht Frankfurt: Eintracht Frankfurt is a German professional football club based in Frankfurt. Okocha’s 1993–1996 spell there included a celebrated solo goal against Karlsruhe.
Dribbling: Dribbling is the act of controlling and moving a ball while advancing past opponents. It is the broad skill category in which Okocha’s individual style stood out.
1994 Africa Cup of Nations: The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations was the continental tournament hosted by Tunisia and won by Nigeria. Okocha won the title with Nigeria, a defining achievement early in his international career.
Samuel Eto'o: Samuel Eto'o is a Cameroonian former striker regarded as one of Africa’s leading footballers. They were teammates at Paris Saint-Germain during the 2001–02 season.
Fenerbahçe S.K.: Fenerbahçe S.K. is a Turkish professional football club based in Istanbul. Okocha played there from 1996 to 1998 and became a prominent attacking figure.
Body feint: A body feint is a deceptive movement that suggests one direction before moving another way. Okocha used shifts of weight to make defenders commit before changing direction.
1994 FIFA World Cup: The 1994 FIFA World Cup was an international football tournament held in the United States. Okocha made his World Cup debut as Nigeria reached the round of 16.
George Weah: George Weah is a Liberian former footballer who won the 1995 Ballon d'Or. Another celebrated African attacker who reached the top level of European club football.
Paris Saint-Germain F.C.: Paris Saint-Germain F.C. is a French professional football club based in Paris. His 1998–2002 spell brought him to one of Europe’s most visible clubs.