List of Famous people born in Enugu State, Nigeria

Augustine Azuka "Jay-Jay" Okocha is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.

Christian Emeka Okoye, is a Nigerian-American former American football fullback for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1987 to 1992. Nicknamed the "Nigerian Nightmare", Okoye was known for his powerful running style and ability to break tackles. Okoye's six seasons in the NFL saw an NFL rushing title in 1989, first-team All-Pro honors (1989), second-team All-Pro honors (1991), two Pro Bowl appearances, and three playoff appearances. He ended his NFL career due to multiple injuries. Okoye was inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2000.

Victor Chukwuekezie Igbonefo is a Nigerian-born Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga 1 club Persib Bandung and the Indonesia national team. Considered one of the best defenders in the Thai League 1 because of his vision of play, intensity, and discipline.

Peter Maduabuchi Utaka is a Nigerian footballer with Belgian passport. He is the younger brother of fellow professional footballer John Utaka.

John Chukwudi Utaka is a Nigerian former footballer who played as a striker and is currently a youth coach at Montpellier HSC. He is the older brother of fellow professional footballer Peter Utaka.

Chidozie Collins Awaziem is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Portuguese club Boavista FC.