Magnus Okuonghae is a centre back who joined Colchester United in the summer of 2009 after a spell with Dagenham & Redbridge. 

Magnus quickly established himself in the U's team from the start of the season and went on to be appointed club captain. 

He appeared regularly throughout 2009-10 and in the first few months of 2010-11 before suffering an injury in November which put him out of action for the remainder of the season. Magnus, a former Fulham trainee, is a powerful centre back who is a good organiser and shows leadership.