Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, 24, who switched allegiance from England to Nigeria, has revealed Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar as his greatest of all time—influencing his entire philosophy.
On the Wrexham Podcast, Okonkwo named “Van der Sar” without hesitation, adding: “Yeah, I grew up watching Van der Sar.”
The 6’6” keeper mirrors the Dutchman’s calm authority. After Arsenal’s youth ranks, he joined Wrexham in League Two in 2024, helping them win promotion to the Championship.
In 38 Championship games this season, Okonkwo has 10 clean sheets, dominating aerially and sweeping confidently.
Seventh-placed Wrexham trail sixth-placed Southampton by two points with five games left (Birmingham, Stoke, Oxford, Coventry, Middlesbrough), eyeing Premier League play-offs.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles eye his debut at May’s Unity Cup in Charlton or June friendlies against Poland and Portugal. Wrexham, boosted by Hollywood owners, relish the ride with their prodigy.
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