Is Okocha better than Messi?

Don't disgrace your ancestors, Jay-Jay Okocha is a better dribbler of the ball compared to Lionel Messi. A Nigerian football enthusiast and a Chelsea fan, however, believes that Okocha is a better dribbler than Messi sparkling a giant debate on Twitter.

Who is better between Okocha and Ronaldinho?

Ronaldinho definitely had a much larger arsenal of tricks than Okocha ever did, and had the ability to succeed and win important games utilizing his skill. So as for ball control and pure freestyle Ronaldinho is clearly more skilled than Okocha while being able to replicate what Okocha did and add even more to the mix.

How good is Okocha?

A quick, talented, and skilful playmaker, Okocha usually played as an attacking midfielder, and is widely considered by certain pundits internationally as the best Nigerian footballer ever, and as one of the best African players of all time.

Why is Okocha a legend?

The newest member of an elite group of former playing greats to become part of the illustrious Bundesliga Legends Network, Okocha set Germany's playing fields alight between 1992 and '96, when the Nigerian ace scored 18 goals and provided 13 assists in 90 memorable matches for the team known as The Eagles.

Did Ronaldinho learn from Okocha?

Former Super Eagles skipper, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, has revealed that Brazilian star Ronaldinho Gaucho emulated his style of play. Ronaldinho Gaucho played alongside Jay-Jay Okocha at Paris Saint Germain from 2001 till 2003.

Is Okocha the best dribbler?

According to reports, Messi is often compared with goalscoring king and eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo, fellow Argentine wizard Diego Maradona, and Brazilian football hero Pele. Don't disgrace your ancestors, Jay-Jay Okocha is a better dribbler of the ball compared to Lionel Messi.

Who is a better dribbler Messi or Ronaldinho?

28 Mar / Cai. Leo Messi beats Brazil legend Ronaldinho as the best dribbler in the history of football by fans in a game proposed by French channel RMC Sports. Messi faced ex-Barca Ronaldinho in the final which he beat by a tight of 50.7 per cent to 49.3 per cent.

Did Okocha won African best player?

Nigeria legend Okocha regrets not winning African Footballer of the Year award. Former Nigeria captain Jay-Jay Okocha admitted he 'did enough' during his playing days and regrets not winning the African Footballer of the Year award.

Who is Ronaldinho mentor in football?

Jay-Jay Okocha made prestigious Mauricio Pochettino list next to Diego Maradona, mentored Ronaldinho at PSG and did famous skill before Neymar. So good they named him twice.

How many goals has Okocha scored in his career?

That was the best goal of my career." Okocha scored 101 goals - as well as contributing 52 assists - in 492 career games at club level, and is now an ambassador as part of the official Bundesliga Legends network.

How old was Okocha when retired?

That avenue appears unlikely and the 28-year-old no longer has the inclination to pull on a Nigeria shirt. "When there is no more motivation or excitement, it is time to leave," said Okocha.

Who is the best dribbler in the world?

#1 Adama Traore (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Statistically, he is the best dribbler in the world at the moment. The Wolves winger has made the most successful dribbles (145) in world football this season. His success rate of 74% is also the best dribbling rate of any player to have made at least 20 dribbles this year.

Who is the most skillful African player ever?

Top 10 greatest African Footballers of all-time

• Samuel Eto'o (Cameroon)
• Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast) ...
• Mohamed Salah (Egypt) ...
• Sadio Mane (Senegal) ...
• Roger Milla (Cameroon) ...
• Nwankwo Kanu (Nigeria) ...
• Yaya Toure (Ivory Coast) ...
• Abedi Ayew 'Pele' (Ghana) ...

Who is the most skillful player in Africa?

With that in mind, Mirror Football ranks the best 10 African footballers of all time – excluding those who are still making their legacy.

• 9) Nwankwo Kanu. ...
• 8) Jay-Jay Okocha. ...
• 6) Abedi Ayew 'Pele' ...
• 5) Essam El-Hadary. ...
• 4) Didier Drogba. ...
• 3) Samuel Eto'o. ...
• 2) Roger Milla. ...
• 1) George Weah.

Who is Taiwo Taiwo?

Taiwo Taiwo is the Chairman, Lexham Investment (owners of Shonny Investment Property Company (SIPC)). She has over forty-five years' experience in the real estate industry as a developer both in Nigeria and internationally, covering the commercial and residential markets.

What is the meaning of the name Taiwo?

Taiwo (variant forms: Taiye, Taye, Taiyewo) is a name of Yoruba origin meaning "the first twin to taste the world." or the one who comes before Kehinde.

Did Kanu won African best player?

Kanu won a UEFA Champions League medal, a UEFA Cup medal, three FA Cup medals and two African Player of the Year awards amongst others. He is one of few players to have won the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, UEFA Cup and an Olympic Gold Medal.

Has any African player won the Ballon d Or?

George Weah

To date, the only African player to ever win the Ballon d'Or, Weah clinched the award in 1995—the first year that the prize was opened to non-European players.

Who is the fastest dribbler in football?

Football's fastest dribblers

• Gareth Bale (Real Madrid): 36.9 km/h.
• Jürgen Damm (Pachuca): 35.23 km/h.
• Antonio Valencia (Manchester United): 35.1 km/h.
• Aaron Lennon (Tottenham Hotspur/Everton): 33.8 km/h.
• Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid): 33.6 km/h.
• Theo Walcott (Arsenal): 32.7 km/h.
• Lionel Messi (Barcelona): 32.5 km/h.

Who is the most dribbler of all time?

#1 Garrincha

The greatest dribbler of all time, Garrincha is seen by many as being better than even Pele. Garrincha spent nearly his entire club career playing for Botafogo in Brazil.

Who is the most skillful player?

Top 10 skillful players of all-time

• Lionel Messi – Barcelona.
• Cristiano Ronaldo – Juventus.
• Neymar – PSG.
• Ronaldinho – Brazil.
• Eden Hazard – Real Madrid.
• Jay-Jay Okocha – Bolton.
• Luis Suarez – Atletico Madrid.
• Kerlon – Brazil.