Okocha has it all, from his exquisite back heels and dummies to stylish passing.
Few would deny he is the most gifted player Nigeria has seen for many years.
At 17, he landed in Germany from Enugu Rangers to play for Neunkirchen, but his skills did all the talking and he quickly moved to first division Eintracht Frankfurt.
After several years with Frankfurt, Okocha moved to Turkish side Fenerbahce for two successful, goal-filled years.
His switch from Turkey to Paris Saint Germain for £14m after the last World Cup was then the most expensive transfer for a Nigerian.
The 28-year-old is sometimes criticised by his coaches for being too ambitious with his dribbling and is sometimes accused of playing to entertain the fans.
But that is the essence of "Jay-Jay" Okocha, who will doubtless shine again in South Korea and Japan.
Change him at your peril.