Jorthy Mokio | |
Birth Date: | 2008 2, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Ghent, Belgium |
Position: | Defender |
Currentclub: | Ajax |
Clubnumber: | 31 |
Youthyears1: | 2017–2020 |
Youthclubs1: | KFC Merelbeke |
Youthyears2: | 2021–2024 |
Youthclubs2: | Gent |
Years1: | 2024 |
Clubs1: | Gent |
Caps1: | 1 |
Goals1: | 0 |
Years2: | 2024– |
Clubs2: | Ajax |
Caps2: | 0 |
Goals2: | 0 |
Nationalyears1: | 2023 |
Nationalteam1: | Belgium U15 |
Nationalcaps1: | 5 |
Nationalgoals1: | 2 |
Nationalyears2: | 2023 |
Nationalteam2: | Belgium U16 |
Nationalcaps2: | 3 |
Nationalgoals2: | 0 |
Nationalyears3: | 2023– |
Nationalteam3: | Belgium U17 |
Nationalcaps3: | 4 |
Nationalgoals3: | 0 |
Pcupdate: | 29 March 2024 |
Ntupdate: | 26 March 2024 |
Jorthy Mokio (born 29 February 2008) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Eredivisie club Ajax.[1]
Jorthy Mokio joined the KAA Gent youth academy from KFC Merelbeke in 2021. On 4 October 2023 he debuted in UEFA Youth League in a match against Basel, becoming the youngest Gent player ever to participate in the competition. He is considered as one of the most talented defenders of his generation.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] On 29 March 2024 he made his debut for the senior squad of Gent in the Belgian Pro League in a 5–1 win against Standard Liège.[7]
On 24 June 2024, Mokio joined Dutch club Ajax on a free transfer.[8]
Born in Belgium, Mokio is of Congolese descent.[9] He has represented the Belgium national U15, U16 and U17 teams.[10]