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Christian Okoye was born on 16 August, 1961 in Enugu, Nigeria, is a Ìgbo-American football player (born 1961). Discover Christian Okoye's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old?

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Age 62 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 16 August 1961
Birthday 16 August
Birthplace Enugu, Nigeria
Nationality Nigeria

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Christian Okoye Height, Weight & Measurements

At 62 years old, Christian Okoye height is 1.85 m and Weight 115 kg.

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Height 1.85 m
Weight 115 kg
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Who Is Christian Okoye's Wife?

His wife is Lauren Brown

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Christian Okoye Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Christian Okoye worth at the age of 62 years old? Christian Okoye’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated Christian Okoye's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1961

Christian Emeka Okoye (born August 16, 1961) is a Nigerian–American former American football fullback for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1987 to 1992.

Nicknamed "the Nigerian Nightmare", he was known for his powerful running style and ability to break tackles.

1987

His speed (4.45-seconds in the 40-yard dash) was unusual for someone his size (6'1" and 260 lbs), and this rare combination of talents led to his selection by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 1987 NFL Draft.

In his rookie year, Okoye rushed for 660 yards on 157 carries.

The following year, a thumb injury limited him to nine games, and he finished the season with 473 yards.

1989

His six-season NFL career produced an NFL rushing champion title in 1989, first-team All-Pro honors in 1989, second-team All-Pro honors in 1991, two Pro Bowl appearances in 1989 and 1991, and three playoff appearances.

He ended his NFL career due to multiple injuries.

In 1989, Okoye had by far his best statistical season, leading the league in both rushing attempts (370) and rushing yards (1,480), becoming the first Chiefs player to lead the NFL in rushing.

Though the Chiefs missed the playoffs, Okoye was selected by UPI as the American Football Conference's Offensive Player of the Year and earned entry to the Pro Bowl in Hawaii.

Okoye was the team MVP in 1989, and was enshrined in the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2000.

1990

The remainder of Okoye's career was marked by a nagging knee injury, which limited him to 805 yards and a 3.3 yard average per carry in 1990.

1991

Though his 1991 performance (1,031 yards and 4.6 yards per carry) earned him his second Pro Bowl appearance, his carries in 1992 were largely limited to goal-line situations.

His last carry as a professional football running back was an 8-yard touchdown.

Okoye is well known in video games for his appearance in Tecmo Super Bowl (1991), in which he is nearly impossible to tackle.

Okoye was an investor in the Golden Baseball League and owned Okoye Health and Fitness, a company that sells nutritional supplements.

He appeared as a boxer on the FX Network's Celebrity Boxing special.

He founded the California Sports Hall of Fame, of which he is president.

He appeared on the CBS reality show Pirate Master and was voted off by his shipmates on the second episode for his slow speed in the Expedition, receiving no gold.

He appeared on Pros vs Joes in its third season.

The Christian Okoye Foundation sponsors the Ontario Mills 5K and 10K race, benefiting local after-school athletic programs in the Inland Empire.

Okoye is part of the ownership team of the Kansas City Goats, an indoor football team that plays in The Arena League.

As a child in Nigeria, Okoye became good friends with Olympian Innocent Egbunike.

When Egbunike began attending Azusa Pacific, he recommended Okoye for his discus abilities to track and field coaches, who offered Okoye a scholarship.

1993

On August 25, 1993, Chiefs placed him on injured reserve before the regular season began due to knee injuries.

He underwent surgeries on both knees and was released on an injury settlement that September.

He went home to California to continue rehabilitating his knee.

He intended to work out for other teams before ultimately retiring.

He has stated that he ended his NFL career because he became tired of practice, and that he considered football to be a job.

Okoye retired as the all-time rushing leader of the Chiefs, having amassed 4,897 yards, 1,246 attempts, and 14 games with at least 100 yards rushing, in his six seasons.

Those team records have since been surpassed by Priest Holmes.

His 40 career rushing touchdowns as a member of the Chiefs trail only Holmes and Marcus Allen.

His Chiefs records for carries in a game and rushing attempts in a season were surpassed by Larry Johnson.

2000

He was inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2000.

He is also notable for not having ever played football until the age of 23, but later leading the NFL in rushing at age 28.

A member of the Igbo ethnic group, Okoye was born in Enugu, Nigeria.

He arrived in the US at age 21 and did not play American football until age 23, when he joined the squad at California's Azusa Pacific University.

He excelled in track and field, winning seven college titles in the shot put, discus, and hammer throw.

The first time he attended an American football game, he found the game boring.

After the Nigerian government declined Okoye for the Olympics in track and field, he sought other activities and began playing American football.

Initially, he did not enjoy the roughness of the game and considered quitting, but friends convinced him to continue playing.