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Francis Okoronkwo

Forward Francis Okoronkwo joined Everton from Sunderland in September 2021.

Born in Blyth, Northumberland, Okoronkwo is a skilful attacker who possesses impressive speed, movement, and balance.

After impressing for Everton Under-18s during the 2021/22 season, as well as the early part of the following year, Okoronkwo became a regular for the Under-21s during the 2022/23 campaign.

He made 26 Premier League 2 appearances, scoring four goals and registering two assists.

Okoronkwo joined the Senior Team for the summer 2023 pre-season trip to France and Switzerland and, having regularly trained with Sean Dyche's squad, the forward penned a new contract in November until the end of June 2026.

Okoronkwo is comfortable operating in all positions across the frontline and his favourite Everton player is Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Contracted until: June 2026