During his debut season in Italy, Noah Okafor demonstrated his ability to make an impact as a substitute. Last year, he won the Italian championship with Napoli, albeit playing a marginal role with just three appearances. He is now at Leeds, and his initial journey is proving remarkably promising.
The English club invested 19 million euros for his acquisition. Since his arrival, the Swiss forward has missed only one match, remaining on the bench for the game against Newcastle. Following the league`s resumption after the international break, he has been promoted to a starting position in Daniel Farke`s lineup. Currently, Okafor is Leeds` top scorer with two goals, scored against Wolverhampton and Tottenham. He has impressed fans with his incisive runs and bold playing style, although sometimes his overeagerness leads him to lose possession. Overall, his approval rating in Yorkshire is quite high.
Could he be considered a regret for AC Milan? Likely not, given the array of current attacking options available to the Rossoneri. Nevertheless, his strong pre-season performance with Milan suggested he could have offered a very interesting contribution. However, it`s also true that his chances of securing a regular starting spot were slim.
Noah Okafor – Leeds United Statistics
- Appearances: 6
- Starts: 5
- Goals: 2
- Assists: 0
