James Okoli

Date of birth11 January 1976
Place of birthLagos
NationalityNigerian
PositionDefender

Okoli previously played in Holland for FC Zwolle and in Germany for FC Augsbery, Hertha Berlin and FSV Lok Altmark Stendal. He also played in Greece for Thesprotos and had a trial at Watford. Luther Blissett was his coach at Vicarage Road, and it was the former England international's presence on the York City coaching staff that led to Okoli becoming a Minsterman. However, his Bootham Crescent contract was cancelled in March 2003.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Motherwell 01 Mar 2001 14 Mar 2001 T
Motherwell 15 Mar 2001 31 May 2001
Bristol Rovers 08 Apr 2002 12 Apr 2002 T
York City 07 Aug 2002 28 Mar 2003
St Mirren 31 Mar 2003 04 Apr 2003 T

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
2000-01 Motherwell Scottish Premier League 5
1
2002-03 York City LDV Vans Trophy 1
2002-03 York City League Division 3 1
2


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
17 Mar 2001 Motherwell v Rangers L 1-2 Scottish Premier League
31 Mar 2001 Heart of Midlothian v Motherwell L 3-0 Scottish Premier League
07 Apr 2001 Motherwell v St Johnstone W 1-0 Scottish Premier League
21 Apr 2001 Motherwell v St Johnstone L 0-1 Scottish Premier League
28 Apr 2001 Dundee United v Motherwell L 1-0 Scottish Premier League


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.