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Few players can match Okocha's talent and playfulness in recent memory, and his memorable moments in the Premier League have strengthened his legendary status among English football fans.
The story of Okocha begins on the streets of Enugu in Nigeria, where the avid football enthusiast honed his football talent with whatever round object was available.
With the dream of becoming a European professional footballer, his opportunity came by chance. In 1990, after a holiday in Germany, he was allowed to train with the Bochum Football Club in the first league, which had his friend and compatriot Numa, which impressed him.
Fast forward a year and the budding midfielder moved to Eintracht Frankfurt and made great progress in the Bundesliga, but the initial optimism quickly turned disappointing, and a conflict with coach Heynckes led Okocha to leave the team along with his teammates Toni Yeboa and Maurizio Gaudino in search of a new development.
Fenerbahce signed the Nigerian for £1 million** and Okocha scored instantly on his Turkish Premier League debut against Samsunspour, curling home from a distance that became a career icon.
Fenerbahçe's fanatical supporters quickly fell in love with the free-spirited footballing prodigy, who possessed impeccable ball control, daring dribbling and set-piece prowess, making Okocha a fan favourite.
As each performance progressed, Okocha's astonishing goal record seemed to grow longer, including a standout free-kick in the 4-0 win over eternal rivals Galatasaray, a surefire way to cement his place among Fenerbahce fans.
Despite Okocha's best efforts, the Turkish team ultimately lost in a fierce title race. Okocha ended the season with 28 goals to be considered one of the leading figures in the league.
On the international stage, Okocha managed to win the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations and the Olympic gold medal two years later, which brought him to the attention of the wider audience. At the 1998 World Cup in France, he piqued the interest of Grand Paris with a series of brilliant performances.
That summer, Paris Saint-Germain made Okocha the most expensive African footballer of all time, spending £14 million to snatch their fans' favourite from Fenerbahce.
Paris Saint-Germain were far from what they were before they became billionaire-backed behemoths, but the Nigerian joined a frenetic squad in the late 90s and early 21st century, with his team-mates including Laurent Robert, Anelka and Ronaldinho, each of whom was capable of putting in spectacular performances.
Ronaldinho, in particular, is credited with benefiting from the period of working with Okocha, whose consciousnesses and ideas are intertwined, like two free-expression, reckless footballers who have left an enduring legacy on the pitch with their expressive and extravagant performances.
In the summer of 2002, after representing Nigeria at the World Cup, Okocha appeared in the most unlikely of places, and France's four flashy seasons came to an end.
Bolton narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier League last season, but they somehow convinced one of Africa's greatest players, the 28-year-old Okocha to move to the north-west of England on a free transfer.
While manager Sam Allardyce has been looking for bigger changes, the increasingly polarised views of Okocha and his new head coach have raised some concerns about whether the deal will go through.
Allardyce is a man with a strong personality, his style is uncomfortable, and the gum he chews can even taste like gravy. He made a statement freed from bondage and gave Okocha freedom, which might not have been given in the European elite. The results are breathtaking.
Okocha's talent shone even in his debut season interrupted by injury issues, scoring seven goals, many of them impressive, to help Bolton avoid relegation.
Okocha's footballing talent is not only reflected in the tangible impact of goals and assists, but also in his mesmerizing way of playing.
His football is sometimes more like a freestyle footballer, he shows unconventional, brilliant skills, footwork, and always plays with opposing players on the pitch.
Okocha's instinctive creativity has never been replicated in the Premier League, and even the most skillful star has fallen short of the level of captivating confidence that the Nigerian player has shown.
Okocha has barely thought about opponents or occasions, and as soon as he crosses the white line of the Premier League stadium, he brings his unorthodox talent to the table.
Appointed captain at the start of his second season, the midfield magician was at the heart of Bolton's rise to prominence, leading them to the Carabao Cup final in 2004, with Okocha netting two stunning free-kicks in the first leg of the semi-final win over Aston Villa.
His second goal was undoubtedly his highlight for Bolton Wanderers, as he slotted a remarkable shot from the outside of his right foot. A free-kick from the right side of the Villa box looked more suited to a cross, but Okocha sent the ball around the wall and into the corner with a brilliant set-piece.
The following season, Bolton qualified for the Europa League with a sixth-place finish, a dizzying height compared to the club's current predicament.
It was one of the most popular eras in Bolton's long history, and their West African wizard, with a swaggering, optimistic style of play was a key and important factor in the team's success.
After a brief stint in Qatar after 2006, Okocha returned to Hull City, England, but this time for a shorter time.
There is no doubt that his talent was put to good use at Bolton, with his fearlessness and embarrassing performances guaranteeing home tickets. The highlights and skills of the Premier League's great performer will not be forgotten.