Chinedu Okafor is one of the most highly rated young midfielders of his generation. Born in Nigeria, he was spotted at a youth tournament in Lagos and signed his first professional contract with Porto Azzurro.

To gain regular first-team football, he joined Athletics on a season-long loan shortly before the start of the season. Comfortable on the ball and tireless off it, he plays as a box-to-box number 23 and has already impressed with his range of passing and late runs into the area.

His parent club are following his progress closely, and the loan agreement does not include an option to buy.