About Me:
- Full Name: Ozornwafor James Franklin
- Date of Birth: January 05, 2001
- Place of Birth: Enugu, Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigerian
Family Background:
- Relation to Super Eagles Defender: Brother to Super Eagles defender and former Galatasaray player, Ozornwafor James Valentine.
Early Career:
- Grassroots Football: Started grassroots football journey with Hollando Soccer Academy in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
- Youth Tournaments: Participated in numerous prestigious tournaments including Youthsfun, Milo Cup, Indomie Cup, and Shell Cup.
- Move to Garden City Panthers: Transitioned to Garden City Panthers of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where skills continued to flourish.
Breakthrough in Italy:
- Viareggio Cup: 2017 I traveled to Italy with Garden City Panthers to compete in the Viareggio Cup, a renowned youth tournament.
- Notable Performances: Impressed against top Italian clubs including Fiorentina, Perugia, and Sampdoria.
- Scouted by Chievo Verona: Caught the attention of scouts from Chievo Verona during the tournament.
- Recognition: Voted as the team player of the tournament with an impressive goal tally.
European Adventures:
- Morocco Trails: In 2018, I attended trials with Club DHJ El Jadida in Morocco, showcasing skills on an international stage.
- Portuguese Journey: Signed with Lusitano Football Club of Portugal in 2019, where talent continued to shine.
- Trial with Vitoria Guimaraes: Received an invitation to trial with Vitoria Guimaraes during the same season, reflecting growing recognition.
- German Experience: Moved to FC Rot-Weiss Koblenz in Germany for trials, although transfer discussions faced challenges.
- Danish Stint: Transferred to Jammersbugt of Denmark, marking another chapter in the European journey.
Challenges Faced:
- Club Bankruptcy: Despite promising beginnings with Jammersbugt, encountered adversity as the club faced bankruptcy shortly after arrival.
Playing Style:
- Position: Attacking Midfielder
- Strengths: Creativity, Dribbling, Shooting Ability, Passing Range, Off-the Ball Movement, Work Rate and Game Intelligence
- Attributes: Known for Speed, Agility, Vertility and Leadership
- Playing Philosophy: Creativity and Vision, Ball Retention and Distribution, Offensive Movement, Pressing and Defensive Contribution, Adaptability and Tactical Flexibility.
Future Aspirations:
- Continued Development: Committed to furthering skills and development on the pitch.
- Professional Goals: Aspires to secure a stable and successful career at the highest levels of football.
- Representing Nigeria: Aims to follow in the footsteps of his brother by representing Nigeria at the international level.
