Blaise Matuidi Reveals Jay-Jay Okocha as Childhood Idol
During a recent chat organized by PMU, Blaise Matuidi shared his childhood admiration for Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha. The powerful attacking midfielder, renowned for his dazzling dribbling and thunderous shots, made a lasting impression on Matuidi during his time at Paris Saint-Germain between 1998 and 2002. Matuidi, a PSG fan at the time, revealed Okocha was his idol, highlighting his admiration for the former Nigerian star’s skills.
Matuidi also took the opportunity to praise his PSG teammate Maxwell, calling him a role model and the player from whom he learns the most. It’s clear that Okocha’s influence and Maxwell’s mentorship have played a significant role in shaping Matuidi’s career.
