German international and Wolfsburg striker, Mario Gomez says he wanted to play like former Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay’ ‘Jay’ Okocha after watching him while he was at Eintracht Frankfurt.
He said Okocha’s impact on his career was great, adding that the Nigerian was a delight to watch in his playing days.
Okocha, who also played for Paris Saint Germain, PSG, in France, and captained Bolten Wanderers, featured in Germany for over seven years playing for Borussia Neunkirchen and the Eintracht Frankfurt.