Biography
Who is Greg Nwokolo?
Early career and beginnings
The football path for Greg Nwokolo started in Asia with a stint at Tampines Rovers. He signed with Young Lions in 2004 but moved to the Indonesian club Persijatim Solo later that same year. By January 2005, he had joined Singapore Armed Forces. He eventually returned to Indonesia to play for PSIS Semarang in early 2006.
His time in the Indonesian league continued with a move to PSMS Medan in mid-2006. He stayed there for one year before signing a contract with Persis Solo in January 2007. His performance there earned him a transfer to Persija Jakarta, where he developed as a key player. He left that club in 2009 to pursue opportunities in Europe.
Playing in Europe and Indonesia
In 2009, he signed a contract with the Portuguese club Olhanense. He remained with the team until June 30, 2010. Shortly after his time in Portugal, he returned to Indonesia and rejoined Persija Jakarta as a free agent in August 2010.
The 2011 to 2012 season saw him recruited by Pelita Jaya. He played alongside teammates such as Safee Sali and Aleksandar Bajevski. Following this period, he moved to Arema Indonesia for the 2012 to 2013 season. He later returned to Persija Jakarta once more on December 5, 2014.
International football career
Although born in Nigeria, he did not play for the Nigerian national team. By early 2010, rumors circulated regarding his potential involvement with the Indonesia national football team. While he did not explicitly confirm or deny these reports at the time, the Football Association of Indonesia eventually announced his naturalization in August 2011. He officially received Indonesian citizenship on October 10, 2011.
His debut for the Indonesia national football team occurred on March 23, 2013, during the AFC Asian Cup qualification match against Saudi Arabia. Later that year, on June 7, he played the full 90 minutes in a friendly match against the Netherlands. On August 14, 2013, he scored his first international goal for Indonesia during a friendly game against the Philippines.
Personal life and controversies
Greg Nwokolo married the Indonesian model and actress Kimmy Jayanti on May 20, 2018. The ceremony took place in Perth, Australia. He stands at 175 centimeters tall.
Regarding professional conduct, he was involved in a confrontation on April 15, 2014. Following a match between Persipura Jayapura and Persebaya Bhayangkara, he got into a fight with Jacksen F. Tiago. This conflict stemmed from personal disagreements related to their time together with the national team. Police intervened to separate the two individuals and calm the situation.
Birthday and age
Greg Nwokolo was born on January 3, 1986, which makes Greg 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Greg shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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