Ime Okon

RSA

• #21 • Center Back

Ime Okon

RSA

• #21 • Center Back

Position

Role

Ball-Playing Centre Back

Birthdate (Age)

Feb 20, 2004 (22)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'2"

Weight

183 lb

National Team

South Africa

Ranking

168thout of 202

Overall Grade60.3169th/202

Impact score4.493rd/202

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Timeline

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Grades

Key Grades

This season

Overall

169th/202 DEF

60.3

Passing

81st/201 DEF

69.2

1 V 1 Defending

108th/186 DEF

64.9

Aerial Duel

150th/180 DEF

59.3

Positioning

182nd/198 DEF

59.6

Blocking

164th/190 DEF

57.2

Overall Grades by game

This season

Metrics

Key Metrics

Appearances

102

Minutes

Clean sheets

Matches

Jun 25, 1:00am UTCGroup A

South Africa

S. Korea

Monterrey Stadium • Peacock, FOX Network, Futbol de Primera Radio

News

Jun 18, 2026

Racks up five clearances in draw

Okon generated one tackle (one won), five clearances and one interception in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Czech Republic.

Analysis: South Africa were busy on the defensive end throughout the game, so it wasn't surprising to see Okon record five clearances. Okon has started both games so far and should keep his place in the XI for the group-stage finale against South Korea on May 24.

Jun 11, 2026

Records team-high six clearances

Okon had two tackles (one won) and six clearances in Thursday's 2-0 loss to Mexico.

Analysis: At least by the numbers, Okon was South Africa's most reliable defensive presence, and he wasn't directly involved in any of the goals the team conceded. Don't be surprised if Okon remains in the XI against the Czech Republic on June 18.