Zane Okoro Explained

Zane Okoro
Fullname:Zane Kola Okoro[1]
Birth Place:Norwalk, Connecticut[2]
Birth Date:2007 9, df=y[3]
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Lincoln City
Clubnumber:36
Youthclubs1:Beachside Soccer Club
Youthyears2:2023–2024
Youthclubs2:Lincoln City
Clubs1:Lincoln City
Years1:2024–
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Club-Update:20:59, 12 November 2024 (UTC)

Zane Kola Okoro (born September 24, 2007) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for club Lincoln City.

Club career

Lincoln City

Zane graduated from the Brooke House College Football Academy before joining Lincoln City.[4] During the first year of his scholarship, he began training with the first-team, appearing on the bench numerous times towards the end of the 2023-2024 season.[5] On 4 November 2024, Okoro made his Imps debut against Chesham United in the first round of the FA Cup, replacing Freddie Draper, before having a hand in Lincoln's fourth goal of the game.[6] [7] [8] He made his full professional debut against Manchester City U21 in the EFL Trophy netting the fourth goal of a 5–0 victory, becoming the second youngest goalscorer in the clubs history.[9] [10]

Playing style

He can play in any position across the front line.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club list of registered players. English Football League . 39 . 9 October 2024.
  2. Web site: All-Area Boys Outdoor Track MVP. The Hour. 7 November 2024.
  3. Web site: Zane Okoro at Lincoln City. Big Soccer. 7 November 2024.
  4. Web site: Zane Okoro. Brooke House College . 8 November 2024.
  5. Web site: Zane Okoro. Lincoln City. 8 November 2024.
  6. Web site: Chesham United 0–4 Lincoln City. Lincoln City FC . 7 November 2024.
  7. Web site: Chesham United 0–4 Lincoln City. BBC . 7 November 2024.
  8. Web site: Imps U18s Secure Big Win – Academy Roundup. staceywest.net . 8 November 2024.
  9. News: Okoro wants more after goalscoring debut. 13 November 2024 . Lincoln City FC . 12 November 2024.
  10. News: Lincoln City’s Zane Okoro “Grasping Every Opportunity”. 13 November 2024 . The Linc . 12 November 2024.
  11. Web site: Lincoln City Scout Report – Two Academy Prospects Who Can Lead Youth Focused Attack. Total Football Analysis . 8 November 2024.