Zane Okoro
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Zane Kola Okoro[1] | ||
| Date of birth | May 7, 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | Norwalk, Connecticut, United States[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Lincoln City | ||
| Number | 36 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Beachside Soccer Club | |||
| 2023–2024 | Lincoln City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Lincoln City | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:01, May 3 2025 (UTC) | |||
Zane Kola Okoro (born May 7, 2007) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Lincoln City.
Early career
[edit]Zane graduated from the Brooke House College Football Academy before joining Lincoln City.[3] During the first year of his scholarship, he began training with the first-team, appearing on the bench numerous times towards the end of the 2023–2024 season.[4]
Club career
[edit]Lincoln City
[edit]On November 4, 2024, Okoro made his Imps debut against Chesham United in the first round of the FA Cup, replacing Freddie Draper, before having a hand in Lincoln's fourth goal of the game.[5][6][7] He made his full professional debut against Manchester City U21 in the EFL Trophy netting the fourth goal of a 5–0 victory, becoming the second youngest goalscorer in the clubs history.[8][9] During the 2024–25 season he spent a period of time on trial at Premier League side AFC Bournemouth.[10] Okoro made his first league appearance on April 12, 2025, replacing Joe Gardner in the 68th minute in Lincoln's 1-1 draw against Shrewsbury Town.[11] Following the end of the 2024–25 season, Lincoln City announced they had offered him a new contract to stay at the club.[12] On the June 19, it was confirmed that Okoro had signed his first professional contract, signing a two-year deal with the option of a third.[13]
Playing style
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He can play in any position across the front line.[14]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of May 3, 2025[citation needed]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Lincoln City | 2024–25[15] | League One | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Career total | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||
- ^ Appearance in the EFL Trophy
References
[edit]- ^ "Club list of registered players" (PDF). English Football League. p. 39. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ "All-Area Boys Outdoor Track MVP". The Hour. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ "Zane Okoro". Brooke House College. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ "Zane Okoro". Lincoln City. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ "Chesham United 0–4 Lincoln City". Lincoln City FC. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ "Chesham United 0–4 Lincoln City". BBC. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ "Imps U18s Secure Big Win – Academy Roundup". staceywest.net. November 6, 2024. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ "Okoro wants more after goalscoring debut". Lincoln City FC. November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ "Lincoln City's Zane Okoro "Grasping Every Opportunity"". The Linc. November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ "Lincoln City starlet training with AFC Bournemouth". The 72. February 2, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Imps 1 Shrewsbury Town 1". Lincoln City FC. April 12, 2025. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ "Okewoye and Parks sign for pro deals". Lincoln City FC. May 13, 2025. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ "Okoro commits future to Imps with first professional contract". Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
- ^ "Lincoln City Scout Report – Two Academy Prospects Who Can Lead Youth Focused Attack". Total Football Analysis. December 4, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Zane Okoro in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved November 7, 2024.