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Amobi Okugo

Former Professional Athlete
Major League Soccer
Country or state 
United States
Available to 
Global
City 
Sacramento
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Bio

Amobi Okugo is a professional soccer player, entrepreneur, media host, and philanthropist who has been recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient.

Amobi Okugo was drafted in the first round of the 2010 MLS super draft and has since played over 200 competitive games for teams including Philadelphia, Orlando, Kansas City, Portland, and Austin.

He is also the founder of A Frugal Athlete, an online financial media platform that promotes prudent financial practices and smart career decisions amongst professional athletes and student athletes. A Frugal Athlete essentially helps athletes make, manage, and multiply their money through financial education and athlete empowerment.

Amobi Okugo founded The Ok U Go Foundation to help provide resources and opportunities to children from low income backgrounds through athletic, educational, and social programs.

Outside of Okugo’s business ventures, he enjoys hiking, flying his drone, hosting trivia nights, reading, watching the latest tv show, and hanging out with family and friends.

Amobi has spoken to various organizations and companies on topics including: Maximizing Your Opportunity As An Athlete Entrepreneur, Life After The Buzzer And How To Transition To Your Next Game, How Teams Are Built To Win, and Manifesting The Life You Want 

Current position (2)

Former Professional Athlete

Major League Soccer

Founder | CEO

Frugal Athlete LLC

Achievements (1)
Forbes 30 Under 30
Degrees (2)
Organizational Leadership
University of Louisville
2014 to 2017
Sports Law
Arizona State University
2018 to 2019

Presentations

Presentations (2)
OK U GO : Maximize Your Opportunity

How individuals put their best foot forward using the skills and resources that are already within them. I share my lessons as a professional athlete and entrepreneur to help you reach your best potential

Life After The Buzzer

Breaking down why some athletes struggle in their transition and other athletes prosper in their transition

Past talks (1)
Preparing For Life After The Buzzer
Preparing For Life After The Buzzer
Las Vegas
July 28, 2021
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Books & Articles (3)

How One Athletes Helps Athletes From Going Broke
How Amobi Okugo Became The Frugal Athlete
https://engage.hashtagsports.com/2018/01/31/midfielders-mindset-frugal-athlete/

Expertise (18)

Financial services
Health & Well-being
Leadership
Education
Sport & Hobbies
Personal Finance for Young Adults Professional athlete Personal Development and Growth Athletic Leadership Authentic Leadership Skills for Career Development Manifesting a Life you Love dealing with setbacks Adversity and Triumph Authenticity and Purpose Content Marketing athlete entrepreneur

Clients

AICPA
Initiative
Concordia University Soccer Program
Major League Soccer
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Why choose me? 

I offer engagements on how to maximize your opportunities by leveraging your skills and resources

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