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Joao Okafor
CM · Central Midfielder #5 Free Agent Professional · 1st division

Joao Okafor

📍 South Africa · 🎂 16 yrs · 🛡️ Mamelodi Sundowns (Pretoria) · 🏆 PSL · 💶 €2.9M
Languages: English
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

Mamelodi Sundowns

Pretoria, South Africa

PSL · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • Al Qadsia Kuwait · Kuwait Premier League · Professional
  • Galatasaray Turkey · Süper Lig · Professional
  • PSV Eindhoven Netherlands · Eredivisie · Professional

Player Bio

Joao Okafor is a right-footed central midfielder at Mamelodi Sundowns (Pretoria). Speaks English. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

Long passingTactical IQ

Key attributes

Pace65
Shooting63
Passing73
Dribbling70
Defending61
Physical68

Player radar

Pace 65 Shooting 63 Passing 73 Dribbling 70 Defending 61 Physical 68

AI Profile Rating

69

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace65
Shooting63
Passing73
Dribbling70
Defending61
Physical68

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.28
Assists / 900.22
G+A9

📈 Market value trend

Now €2.9M
€964K 2021 €1.5M 2022 €2M 2023 €2.5M 2024 €2.9M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Mamelodi Sundowns26 apps · 5 goals
  • 2023–24
    Mamelodi Sundowns II20 apps · 2 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€2.9m ↑ €488k
Foot
Right
Height
181 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Sep 2025 Mamelodi Sundowns II → Mamelodi Sundowns Free
Aug 2024 Youth academy → Mamelodi Sundowns II €1.16m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Nov 4, 2026

Performance score
68
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
27% Moderate

Key insights

  • Development areas: Pace, Shooting.
  • Strong fit for Central Midfielder role (fit score 69).
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Moderate risk — standard monitoring recommended.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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