O.K. John Explained

O.K. John
Fullname:Onorionde Kughegbe John
Birth Date:22 July 1983
Birth Place:Lagos, Nigeria
Height:1.83 m[1]
Position:Centre back
Years1:2005–2006
Caps1:22
Goals1:3
Years2:2006–2007
Caps2:24
Goals2:4
Years3:2007−2009
Caps3:67
Goals3:5
Years4:2009−2010
Caps4:26
Goals4:1
Years5:2010−2013
Caps5:55
Goals5:1
Years6:2013–2014
Caps6:24
Goals6:2
Years7:2015
Caps7:5
Goals7:0
Years8:2015
Clubs8:Mitra Kukar
Caps8:25
Goals8:0
Years9:2015–2016
Clubs9:Persija Jakarta
Caps9:7
Goals9:0
Years10:2017
Clubs10:UiTM
Caps10:16
Goals10:0
Years11:2018–2019
Clubs11:Madura United
Caps11:8
Goals11:0
Years12:2018
Clubs12:Persebaya Surabaya (loan)
Caps12:12
Goals12:1
Years13:2019
Clubs13:Kalteng Putra
Caps13:28
Goals13:0
Years14:2020
Clubs14:Barito Putera
Caps14:2
Goals14:0
Years15:2020
Clubs15:PSMS Medan
Caps15:0
Goals15:0
Years16:2021
Clubs16:Persik Kediri
Caps16:6
Goals16:0
Years17:2022–2023
Clubs17:RANS Nusantara
Caps17:11
Goals17:1
Pcupdate:20:57, 13 December 2022 (UTC)

Onorionde Kughegbe John (born July 22, 1983), commonly known as O.K. John, is an Indonesian former footballer who plays as a central defender. Born and raised in Nigeria, he acquired Indonesian single citizenship in 2018.[2]

Club career

Madura United

In February 2018, he signed a one-year contract with Liga 1 club Madura United. John made his league debut on 26 March 2018 in a match against Barito Putera at the Gelora Ratu Pamelingan Stadium, Pamekasan.[3]

Persebaya Surabaya (loan)

In July 2018, he joined Liga 1 side Persebaya Surabaya on an undisclosed loan term from Madura United. John made his league debut on 18 July 2018 in a match against PSMS Medan. John scored his first goal for Persebaya against Sriwijaya in the 20th minute at the Gelora Sriwijaya Stadium, Palembang.[4]

Kalteng Putra

He was signed for Kalteng Putra to play in Liga 1 in the 2019 season. John made his league debut on 16 May 2019 in a match against PSIS Semarang at the Moch. Soebroto Stadium, Magelang. John made 28 league appearances and did not score a goal for Kalteng Putra.[5]

Barito Putera

In 2020, O.K. John signed a contract with Indonesian Liga 1 club Barito Putera. He made his league debut on 29 February 2020 in a match against Madura United at the Gelora Ratu Pamelingan Stadium, Pamekasan. John made 2 league appearances and did not score a goal for Barito Putera.[6]

PSMS Medan

He was signed for PSMS Medan to play in the Liga 2 in the 2020 season. This season was suspended on 27 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The season was abandoned and was declared void on 20 January 2021.[7]

Persik Kediri

In 2021, O.K. John signed a contract with Indonesian club Persik Kediri to play in Liga 1 in the 2021 season. He made his league debut on 27 August 2021, in a 1–0 loss against Bali United at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta. John made 6 league appearances and did not score a goal for Persik Kediri.[8]

RANS Nusantara

O.K. John was signed for RANS Nusantara to play in Liga 1 in the 2022–23 season.[9] He made his league debut on 23 July 2022 in a match against PSIS Semarang at the Jatidiri Stadium, Semarang.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: O.K. John: Profile . worldfootball.net . HEIM:SPIEL . 10 October 2020.
  2. Web site: OK John Resmi Jadi WNI. 27 February 2018. id. goal.com.
  3. Web site: Madura United Perkenalkan Bek Naturalisasi Baru. 27 February 2018. indosport.com. id.
  4. Web site: RESMI: Persebaya Surabaya Rekrut Dua Pemain Naturalisasi. 19 July 2018. www.goal.com. id.
  5. Web site: OK John Resmi Bergabung Dengan Kalteng Putra, ini Profil Lengkap dan Klub yang Pernah Dibela OK John. 17 January 2019.
  6. Web site: OK Jhon bergabung dengan Barito Putera. www.antaranews.com.
  7. Web site: Imanuel Wanggai dan OK John Sepakat Gabung PSMS. liga2.skor.id.
  8. Web site: Ini alasan manajemen Persik Kediri Rekrut OK John. jatim.idntimes.com.
  9. Web site: Liga 1: Jalani Trial, Pemain Naturalisasi Ini Bakal Gabung RANS FC. www.indosport.com. 15 July 2022. 15 July 2022.
  10. Web site: Hasil Liga 1: PSIS vs Rans FC Imbang 1-1, Gol Marukawa Dibalas Konate. www.cnnindonesia.com. 2022-07-23.