Switzerland Noah Okafor (2025-)

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Switzerland Noah Okafor (2025-)

Position: Midfielder | DOB: 24/05/2000 | Apps: 44 | Goals: 10
Debut: 23/08/2025 - Arsenal (A)
Pos: Midfielder | Sq No: 19 | DOB: 24/05/2000
Apps: 44 | Goals: 10
Debut: 23/08/2025 - Arsenal (A)
Noah Okafor joins Leeds United with an exciting pedigree built across some of Europe�s top leagues. The Swiss international first broke through at FC Basel, where his pace, flair and eye for goal quickly earned him recognition as one of the brightest young talents in the Swiss Super League. His performances secured a move to Red Bull Salzburg, where he developed into a versatile forward capable of operating across the front line. During his time in Austria, he played over 100 games, contributing goals and assists while helping the club to multiple league titles and domestic cup triumphs, as well as making his mark in the UEFA Champions League.

That form saw AC Milan come calling, and Okafor continued his rise by testing himself in Serie A, before spending a successful loan spell at Napoli where he played a small part in their Scudetto-winning campaign. With over 20 senior caps for Switzerland and experience on the biggest stages, including the 2022 World Cup, the 25-year-old brings pedigree, versatility, and a winning mentality to Elland Road. Comfortable on either wing or leading the line, Okafor�s arrival adds further quality and attacking depth to Daniel Farke�s Leeds side as they look to push on in the Premier League.

Spells
Signed From Type Joined Left For Left
Glasgow Schools Apprentice Jun 1971 Nottingham Forest Jun 1979
Nottingham Forest Permanent Jul 1981 Sunderland Jun 1985


Player Record Apps Start (Sub) Unused Sub Goals
League 37 25 (12) 1 10
FA Cup 4 4 (0) 0 0
League Cup 3 2 (1) 0 0
TOTAL 44 31 (13) 1 10

Season by Season Apps Start (Sub) Unused Sub Goals
1971-1972 0 0 (0) 1 0
Europe 0 0 (0) 1 0
1972-1973 6 4 (2) 6 1
League 4 3 (1) 1 1
FA Cup 0 0 (0) 1 0
Europe 2 1 (1) 4 0
1973-1974 14 9 (5) 11 1
League 6 3 (3) 10 0
FA Cup 1 0 (1) 1 0
League Cup 1 1 (0) 0 0
Europe 6 5 (1) 0 1
1974-1975 33 32 (1) 3 2
League 18 18 (0) 0 2
FA Cup 8 8 (0) 0 0
League Cup 1 0 (1) 0 0
Europe 6 6 (0) 3 0
1975-1976 46 46 (0) 0 2
League 42 42 (0) 0 2
FA Cup 2 2 (0) 0 0
League Cup 2 2 (0) 0 0
1976-1977 47 47 (0) 0 3
League 41 41 (0) 0 3
FA Cup 5 5 (0) 0 0
League Cup 1 1 (0) 0 0
1977-1978 48 47 (1) 1 6
League 41 40 (1) 1 3
FA Cup 1 1 (0) 0 1
League Cup 6 6 (0) 0 2
1978-1979 51 51 (0) 0 10
League 40 40 (0) 0 6
FA Cup 3 3 (0) 0 2
League Cup 8 8 (0) 0 2
1979-1980 1 1 (0) 0 0
League 1 1 (0) 0 0
1981-1982 41 40 (1) 1 0
League 37 36 (1) 1 0
FA Cup 2 2 (0) 0 0
League Cup 2 2 (0) 0 0
1982-1983 48 48 (0) 0 5
League 42 42 (0) 0 5
FA Cup 3 3 (0) 0 0
League Cup 3 3 (0) 0 0
1983-1984 29 29 (0) 0 4
League 24 24 (0) 0 4
FA Cup 1 1 (0) 0 0
League Cup 4 4 (0) 0 0
1984-1985 43 43 (0) 0 1
League 39 39 (0) 0 1
FA Cup 1 1 (0) 0 0
League Cup 3 3 (0) 0 0

Appearances Date Score
Match Events
Arsenal
Premier League		 A 23/08/2025 0 : 5 L
Sheffield Wednesday
Carabao Cup, 2nd Round		 A 26/08/2025 1 : 1
(0 : 3 p)		 D
Fulham
Premier League		 A 13/09/2025 0 : 1 L
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Premier League		 A 20/09/2025 3 : 1 W
Bournemouth
Premier League		 H 27/09/2025 2 : 2 D
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League		 H 04/10/2025 1 : 2 L
West Ham United
Premier League		 H 24/10/2025 2 : 1 W
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier League		 A 01/11/2025 0 : 3 L
Nottingham Forest
Premier League		 A 09/11/2025 1 : 3 L
Aston Villa
Premier League		 H 23/11/2025 1 : 2 L
Manchester City
Premier League		 A 29/11/2025 2 : 3 L
Chelsea
Premier League		 H 03/12/2025 3 : 1 W
Liverpool
Premier League		 H 06/12/2025 3 : 3 D
Brentford
Premier League		 A 14/12/2025 1 : 1 D
Crystal Palace
Premier League		 H 20/12/2025 4 : 1 W
Sunderland
Premier League		 A 28/12/2025 1 : 1 D
Liverpool
Premier League		 A 01/01/2026 0 : 0 D
Manchester United
Premier League		 H 04/01/2026 1 : 1 D
Newcastle United
Premier League		 A 07/01/2026 3 : 4 L
Derby County
FA Cup, 3rd Round		 A 11/01/2026 3 : 1 W
Fulham
Premier League		 H 17/01/2026 1 : 0 W
Everton
Premier League		 A 26/01/2026 1 : 1 D
Arsenal
Premier League		 H 31/01/2026 0 : 4 L
Nottingham Forest
Premier League		 H 06/02/2026 3 : 1 W
Chelsea
Premier League		 A 10/02/2026 2 : 2 D
Birmingham City
FA Cup, 4th Round		 A 15/02/2026 1 : 1
(4 : 2 p)		 D
Brentford
Premier League		 H 21/03/2026 0 : 0 D
West Ham United
FA Cup, Quarter Final		 A 05/04/2026 2 : 2
(4 : 2 p)		 D
Manchester United
Premier League		 A 13/04/2026 2 : 1 W
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Premier League		 H 18/04/2026 3 : 0 W
Bournemouth
Premier League		 A 22/04/2026 2 : 2 D
Chelsea
FA Cup, Semi Final		 N 26/04/2026 0 : 1 L
Burnley
Premier League		 H 01/05/2026 3 : 1 W
Nottingham Forest
Premier League		 A 22/08/2026 1 : 0 W
Nottingham Forest
Carabao Cup, 2nd Round		 A 25/08/2026 2 : 0 W
Brentford
Premier League		 H 30/08/2026 1 : 1 D
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier League		 A 05/09/2026 1 : 1 D
Chelsea
Carabao Cup, 3rd Round		 A 09/09/2026 3 : 6 L
Newcastle United
Premier League		 H 14/09/2026 4 : 1 W
Crystal Palace
Premier League		 H 20/09/2026 0 : 0 D
Arsenal
Premier League		 A 10/10/2026 1 : 2 L
Manchester United
Premier League		 H 18/10/2026 1 : 1 D
Sunderland
Premier League		 A 25/10/2026 0 : 0 D
Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League		 H 07/11/2026 1 : 0 W
Unused Sub Date Score
Match Events
Newcastle United
Premier League		 H 30/08/2025 0 : 0 D Unused Sub

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GreennWhite wrote on 11 Nov 2026 01:56 pm

Wes Lee Street wrote: ↑Wed Nov 11, 2026 11:41 am Good work Leeds United Official.
This is a thing of beauty.

Good stuff, thought the pitch runner was a bit to keen to stop fans coming onto the pitch though :lol:

Wes Lee Street wrote on 11 Nov 2026 11:41 am

Good work Leeds United Official.
This is a thing of beauty.

PhoenixUnited wrote on 19 Oct 2026 08:20 am

Noah Okafor has had sufficient time now at Leeds United to be fit, settled and firing on all cylinders. Yet here we are 7 games into the new season and the guy just looks a luxury player that is, at best, good for an hour or so on the pitch. He does not work particularly hard tracking back which makes Gudmundsson's performances all the more remarkable. On the bright side is that Okafor does have a knack from time to time of being in the right place at the right time and being able to find the back of the net - only he's not doing it often enough!

We need more from him and better than him but I'm afaid we are stuck with him as there isn't another alternative unless Daniel Farke bites the bullet and gives Bahoya a try. I honestly don't think we are going to be getting anything more out of him.

Victor_OTT_17 wrote on 19 Oct 2026 12:04 am

Like I said many times; he was a last-minute 'appease the fans' purchase and I 100% believe he was given a 'if fit = must play' deal. I am still convinced of that. He has been average so far this season. We should expect much more from him. That £35m offer is looking hecking good now: maybe should have cashed in...

Cjay wrote on 18 Oct 2026 11:06 pm

weasel wrote: ↑Sun Oct 18, 2026 8:59 pm MU did double up on him quite a bit, no doubt giving him a lot of respect after the game at OT. Carrick does seem like a bit of a reactionary manager. He didn't really get involved too much but does always offer the threat. Nmecha is decent but doesn't offer the same threat that the pace of Okafor does.

I think Okafor will be fine. Think he is just one of those players who will have speels of quiet matches and then purple patches where he will be on fire for half a dozen games. Similar to the likes of Dan James. So over the full season his stats and contribution will be decent.
We better hope so as he seems one of those players Farke picks regardless.

I've never been a massive fan myself.

Scored some nice goals but flatters to deceive a lot.

Gives the impression of a threat rather than actually being a meaningful one 90% of the time.

And so lazy (which im surprised Farke puts up with as he seemingly binned others for it).

He's nowhere near good enough to be as lazy as he is.

But if Farke doesn't rate or trust Bohoya it's either Okafor , Nmecha or Aaronson I suppose.
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