How many caps did Uche Okechukwu win for Nigeria?

Uche Okechukwu won 46 caps for Nigeria, scoring 2 goals.

Which clubs did Uche Okechukwu play for?

Esan (1987–1987), Heartland (1988–1990), Brøndby IF (1990–1993), Fenerbahçe Istanbul (1993–2002), İstanbulspor A.Ş. (2002–2006), Ocean Boys (2007–2008), Bayelsa United (2008–2009).

Where does Uche Okechukwu rank among Nigeria's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Uche Okechukwu #15 of Nigeria's 33 greatest players of all time.

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15 / Nigeria · 1990–2002

Uche Okechukwu

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Caps · Nigeria

Goals · Nigeria

Life

1967

Clubs

Brøndby IF, Fenerbahçe Istanbul, İstanbulspor A.Ş.

#15

Editorial rank of 33 for Nigeria

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Istanbul knew him as Deniz Uygar, the name he took with Turkish citizenship, and Fenerbahçe played him 191 times at centre-back, where he also scored 19 goals. Career record: 46 caps and 2 goals for Nigeria; club career at Brøndby IF, Fenerbahçe Istanbul, İstanbulspor A.Ş..

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1987–1987	Esan
1988–1990	Heartland
1990–1993	Brøndby IF
1993–2002	Fenerbahçe Istanbul
2002–2006	İstanbulspor A.Ş.
2007–2008	Ocean Boys
2008–2009	Bayelsa United
Nigeria	46 caps, 2 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Nigeria checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Nigeria checked 4 October 2026

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Around Okechukwu in the almanac

One rank above: Stephen Keshi at #14.

One rank below: Yakubu Aiyegbeni at #16.

Nigeria's editorial top five: Jay-Jay Okocha · Nwankwo Kanu · Rashidi Yekini · Finidi George · Sunday Oliseh.

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