De Bruyne, Mbappe, Rafael Leao: Nigeria’s Jay Jay Okocha Identifies Players Most Similar to Him

• Austin Jay Jay Okocha has identified a few active players who are similar to him
• The Super Eagles legend didn't include any Nigerian in his selection
• The Nigerian explained why there are a few players like him presently

Nigerian legendary midfielder Austin Jay Jay Okocha has recognised some active players who have a similar style of play to him during his heydays on the pitch.

The former Bolton Wanderers player had a great football career, and he is known for his entertaining style of football.

The Super Eagles legend, during his days, played for top European sides like Eintracht Frankfurt, Fenerbahce, and Paris Saint-Germain, before moving to England to play for Bolton.

During an interview with Livescores as per the Punch, Okocha claimed that there are not many footballers in today's game that play a similar style to him and explained why it is so.

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"Well, I think things have changed. It’s difficult really for players now to express themselves. I had the luxury to have my identity and to try and show what I can do with the ball. But now they are all limited," he said.

The former Frankfurt midfielder singled out a few players who still have some similar traits to his style of play.

"You can say that maybe [Kylian] Mbappe looks exciting, as well as [Kevin] De Bruyne, [Rafael] Leao from AC Milan as well. Apart from that, it’s hard for me to pick out one that really has that freedom to express himself," he added.

Mbappe and De Bruyne are rated among the top players in football presently, with Leao also among the youngsters making waves.

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During an exclusive interview with Livescores, per Complete Sports, Okocha stated the Nigerian international had been outstanding in the last few years and also shared insight into the challenges he will face at his new club.

The Super Eagles legend also claimed that the former Villarreal forward is a great addition to coach, Stefano Pioli's side.