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Willy Okpara

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Williams Nwadinobi Okpara (born 7 May 1968) is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Having started his career with ACB Lagos, he spent more than a decade with South African side Orlando Pirates. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 16 different languages on Wikipedia. Willy Okpara is the 16,207th most popular soccer player, the 236th most popular biography from Nigeria and the 113th most popular Nigerian Soccer Player.

Willy Okpara is most famous for being a Nigerian footballer who played as a goalkeeper, notably for clubs like Enyimba and the Nigerian national team. He gained recognition for his performances in the Nigerian Premier League and in international competitions.

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Among SOCCER PLAYERS

Among soccer players, Willy Okpara ranks 16,207 out of 21,273. Before him are Brayan Beckeles, Nikos Karelis, Gary Ablett, Antonio Luna, Bruno Moraes, and Sebastian Eriksson. After him are Isaác Brizuela, Dimitris Pelkas, Takashi Kamoshida, Fernando Varela, Mykola Morozyuk, and Barbara Bonansea.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1968, Willy Okpara ranks 1,169. Before him are Jud Buechler, Lea Ann Parsley, David Izonritei, Marnie McBean, Sabeer Bhatia, and Elden Campbell. After him are Christian Colson, Theresa Villiers, Neil Ruddock, Mark Tewksbury, Shirley Robertson, and Nina Wadia.

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In Nigeria

Among people born in Nigeria, Willy Okpara ranks 236 out of 309. Before him are David Izonritei (1968), Uche Henry Agbo (1995), Nikki Amuka-Bird (1976), Uche Nwofor (1991), Kingsley Madu (1995), and Perpetua Nkwocha (1976). After him are Junior Adamu (2001), Abiodun Obafemi (1973), Gift Orban (2002), Bright Osayi-Samuel (1997), Yemi Alade (1989), and Dayo Okeniyi (1988).

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Among SOCCER PLAYERS In Nigeria

Among soccer players born in Nigeria, Willy Okpara ranks 113. Before him are Teslim Fatusi (1977), Nnamdi Oduamadi (1990), Uche Henry Agbo (1995), Uche Nwofor (1991), Kingsley Madu (1995), and Perpetua Nkwocha (1976). After him are Junior Adamu (2001), Abiodun Obafemi (1973), Gift Orban (2002), Bright Osayi-Samuel (1997), Dele Adeleye (1988), and Isaac Success (1996).

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