Welcome to Wrexham

Career Highlights

Giant goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo signed for Wrexham on Transfer Deadline Day in September 2023, on loan from Premier League side Arsenal.The 6'6" tall 22-year-old progressed through the Arsenal academy and played for England at the youth level but has not made a senior appearance for Arsenal. Instead, he spent time on loan with Crewe Alexandra in EFL League Two in 2022/23 and with Sturm Graz in Austria, winning the Austrian cup with the latter.Born in London, Okonkwo is also eligible to represent Nigeria due to his heritage. A popular player with Wrexham supporters, who urged him to stay permanently – regularly singing his name to the song "Tequila", he became Wrexham's first signing ahead of the 2024/25 season when he signed a long-term contract in June 2024.

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Arthur Okonkwon is a WAFC Goalkeeper on the Red Dragons football club.

Arthur Okonkwo headshot in a red WAFC tshirt in a dimly lit room.

Arthur Okonkwo | WAFC Goalkeeper | Welcome to Wrexham

Welcome to Wrexham

Career Highlights

Gemma Owen
as WAFC Head of Women's Football Operations

Rosie Hughes
as WAFC Women's Team Forward

Lili Jones
as WAFC Women's Team Defender / Midfielder

Arthur Okonkwo | WAFC Goalkeeper | Welcome to Wrexham

Rosie Hughesas WAFC Women's Team Forward

Lili Jonesas WAFC Women's Team Defender / Midfielder

Rosie Hughes
as WAFC Women's Team Forward

Lili Jones
as WAFC Women's Team Defender / Midfielder