Patrick Okonkwo

Patrick Okonkwo (born April 23, 1998) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward.

Early life Okonkwo was born in Lagos, Nigeria and raised by his aunt and uncle, before moving to Jamaica and later to the United States where he was adopted by a family in Suwanee, Georgia in 2013.

Professional career On June 17, 2017 it was announced that Okonkwo would sign with Major League Soccer side Atlanta United as a Home Grown Player at the beginning of the 2018 season.

In August 2017, Okonkwo signed with United Soccer League side Charleston Battery, the USL affiliate of Atlanta United and a club he'd spent time with in 2016, until the end of their 2018 season. While on loan from Atlanta United, Okonkwo scored six goals for the Charleston Battery during the club's 2018 campaign.

Okonkwo was waived by Atlanta at the end of their 2019 season.

On September 10, 2020, Okonkwo joined USL League One side Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.