Ime Okon

#20 Defender Hannover 96 (GER) South Africa

Ime Okon is a 22-year-old defender at Hannover 96 (GER), part of the South Africa squad at World Cup 2026. He has earned 9 caps and 1 international goal for South Africa. South Africa face Mexico, Czech Republic, and South Korea in Group A. Our model gives South Africa a 40% chance of clearing the group.

9 Caps

1 Goals

2 Season goals

0 Assists

6.79 Form rating

Age22Height187 cmMarket value€1.9M

View next match prediction See South Africa team page

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Tournament form Steady

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Ime Okon: World Cup 2026 Form

How Ime has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

7.0

Avg rating 2 games · WC 2026

6.9

Last match vs South Korea

7.0

vs Czechia

90 min

6.9

vs South Korea

90 min

Ime Okon: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (2 games) alongside the career baseline (6 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 7.0

Career baseline 6.7

— Shotsper 90 min 0.17

0.5 Tacklesper 90 min 0.87

1.5 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.7

5 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4.18

75 Touchesper 90 min 75

At World Cup 2026, Ime is rating 7.0 — above his 6.7 career baseline.

South Africa defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Ime lines up behind for South Africa at World Cup 2026 in Group A.

Ronwen Williams Goalkeeper 7.1 Career rating

Aubrey Modiba Defender 2.29 Tackles / 90

Khuliso Mudau Defender 1.63 Tackles / 90

Nkosinathi Sibisi Defender 1.59 Tackles / 90

Mbekezeli Mbokazi Defender 2.12 Tackles / 90

Ricardo Goss Goalkeeper 6.6 Career rating

Ime Okon: Quick Facts

#20Shirt number

22Age

187 cmHeight

Johannesburg, South AfricaBirthplace

Hannover 96 (GER)Club

Part of the South Africa squad at World Cup 2026

South Africa team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Ime Okon play?

Ime Okon plays as a Defender for Hannover 96 (GER). At World Cup 2026 they represent South Africa.

How many caps does Ime Okon have?

Ime Okon has 9 international caps for South Africa, with 1 international goal.

What is South Africa's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts South Africa at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 40% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is South Africa in at World Cup 2026?

South Africa are in Group A at World Cup 2026, facing Mexico, Czech Republic, South Korea.