Chima Okorie
Chima Ephraim Okorie (// ⓘ; born 8 October 1968 in Izomber, Abia State) is a Nigerian former professional football striker who was renowned for his goalscoring prowess in the Indian leagues. He went on to score 131 goals for East Bengal in three seasons, becoming the top scorer in the history of East Bengal crossing K. P. Dhanaraj who had 127 goals, until it was crossed by Bhaichung Bhutia.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Chima Ephraim Okorie | ||
| Date of birth | 8 October 1968 | ||
| Place of birth | Izomber, Imo State, Nigeria | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1984–1985 | Chandigarh Football Club | ||
| 1985–1987 | Mohammedan SC | (54) | |
| 1987–1990 | East Bengal | (122) | |
| 1991–1993 | Mohun Bagan | (114) | |
| 1993 | Peterborough United | 5 | (0) |
| 1993–1994 | Grimsby Town | 5 | (1) |
| 1994–1995 | Torquay United | 14 | (5) |
| 1995 | Sogndal | 9 | (1) |
| 1995–1996 | Ikast FS | 3 | (0) |
| 1996–1997 | Viborg FF | ||
| 1997–1999 | Mohun Bagan | ||
| 2001–2002 | Bengal-Mumbai FC | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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