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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Okoth Origi | ||
| Date of birth | 16 November 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Nairobi, Kenya | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1984–1988 | Shabana | ||
| 1989–1991 | Kenya Breweries | ||
| 1991–1992 | Al Boshar | ||
| 1992–1996 | KV Oostende | 71 | (11) |
| 1996–1998 | KRC Harelbeke | 56 | (11) |
| 1998–2002 | Genk | 81 | (20) |
| 2002 | Molenbeek | 27 | (10) |
| 2002–2004 | Heusden-Zolder | 57 | (9) |
| 2004–2006 | Tongeren | 55 | (25) |
| International career | |||
| 1989–2004 | Kenya | 48 | (17) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Michael Okoth Origi (born 16 November 1967) is a Kenyan retired footballer. Initially playing as a goalkeeper he converted to a striker at Shabana,[1][2] a position that he would feature in for both club and country.
He spent most of his professional career in Belgium, while at international level he represented the Kenya national football team on 48 occasions between 1989 and 2004, scoring 17 goals.[3] He is the father of Belgian international footballer, Divock Origi.
- ^ "Retired star Mike Okoth speaks about his son Divock's love for Kenya - Nairobi News". Nairobi News. 30 March 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ "Profile of Mike Okoth Origi". kenyapage.net. 19 May 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2016.
- ^ Mamrud, Roberto. "Mike Okoth Origi - International Appearances". RSSSF.