Meet Francis Antetokounmpo: Oldest Brother of the Famous Basketball Stars 

Francis Antetokounmpo is one of the five brothers of the famous Antetokounmpo family.

The Antetokounmpos are well-known in the sporting world. The five brothers all play basketball, and their parents also had careers in sports.

Francis is the oldest, and unlike his brothers, he’s more focused on soccer and has also found a passion for music.

This article explores all the important details you should know about the oldest Antetokounmpo’s brother. I’ll discuss his early life, career, net worth, family, and Instagram.

Francis Antetokounmpo’s Biography 

Francis Antetokounmpo posing for a shot

Francis Olowu Ofili Antetokounmpo is the son of Charles Antetokounmpo and Veronica Antetokounmpo. He was born on the 20th of October, 1988, and is the first of five brothers.

He’s a Nigerian but also shares Greek nationality. All of his siblings were born in Greece except him who was born in Nigeria before his family migrated to Greece from Lagos, Nigeria.

When his family relocated in 1995, Francis remained with his grandparents in Nigeria before joining his family in Greece.

His parents who were once sportsmen had relocated from Nigeria to seek greener pastures, settling in Athens, Greece. His father had played soccer while his mother was a high jumper.

Their movement had marked the start of the brother’s basketball career.

However, Francis hadn’t taken up basketball professionally like his siblings. He had become a professional soccer player and later pursued a music career.

Francis currently resides in Greece. He released his first single, “Shekosi” in July 2020.

Francis Antetokounmpo’s Career 

Francis Antetokounmpo is a professional soccer player and a musician. He played soccer in his home country, Nigeria, and Greece. He is a midfielder.

Also, he’s a member of various football clubs including AE Sparti, a Greek club.

First, Francis started playing basketball like his brothers. He played for Filathlitikos, a local basketball team. However, he doesn’t play professionally and isn’t part of the NBA.

Additionally, he has delved into music under the moniker, Ofili, and in 2020, released his debut single, “Shekosi.”

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What Is Francis Antetokounmpo’s Net Worth?

According to several reports, Francis Antetokounmpo’s net worth is estimated at $1 million.

Meet Francis Antetokounmpo’s Family 

Francis Antetokounmpo with his family

Francis Antetokounmpo was born into a family of five boys and is the oldest. He’s the son of Charles Antetokounmpo and Veronica Antetokounmpo.

The family’s original name is Adetokunbo. However, it was changed to Antetokounmpo, the Greek translation, when Giannis, one of Francis’ brothers, acquired Greek citizenship in 2013.

Also, the Antetokounmpos are Nigerians. Their father was from the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria, while their mother is Igbo. 

But, they moved to Athens, Greece in 1995 and built a life there. However, they acquired citizenship later on because of the Greek’s observance of the jus sanguinis law.

Francis’ father died in 2017 of a heart attack at age 54. He had played soccer during his youth, while his mother had competed in high jump back in Nigeria. 

Additionally, his four siblings play professional basketball. They now reside in the USA, pursuing their basketball career.

Meet Francis Antetokounmpo’s Siblings 

Francis has four younger siblings- all boys. They are Thanasis, Giannis, Kostas, and Alex. The siblings share a strong bond and always speak of their support for each other.

They have a YouTube channel, AntetokounBrosTV, where you catch snippets of their life and the bond they share. Also, they engage in giving back to the community with their academy, AntetokounBros Academy.

Thanasis

Athanasios Rotimi Antetokounmpo is the second of Antetokounmpo’s brothers. He was born on July 18, 1992. He’s a professional basketball player. Born in Greece, he started his career there in 2008 playing for the  Filathlitikos Greek club. 

In 2019, he signed with the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, and in 2021, he assisted the team in clinching a victory against the Phoenix Sun, winning the NBA finals. 

That win made history in the NBA as the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions. He shares this title with Giannis and Kostas.

Apart from basketball, Thanasis is a fashion enthusiast.

Giannis

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Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo is the third sibling and the most famous because of his NBA achievements. 

Born on the 6th of December, 1994, he started his career playing for the Filathlitikos youth team in Athens, and in 2011 joined the senior team. In 2013, he was part of the NBA draft.

Giannis is recognized as one of the stars of the NBA. He has won several accolades including NBA Most Valuable Player (2019, 2020), NBA champion (2021), NBA All-Star (2017–2024), and several more.

Also, fans call him “Greek Freak” because of the difficulty in pronouncing his surname.

He’s engaged to Mariah Riddlesprigger and they have three children together.

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Kostas

Konstantinos Ndubuisi Antetokounmpo is the fourth brother of the Antetokounmpos. He was born on the 20th of November, 1997, and is also a Greek professional player.

After Giannis, his immediate older brother, joined the NBA draft, the family moved to Wisconsin, and Kostas played basketball in high school.

In 2018, he was in the NBA draft, and in 2019, he became the first Antetokounmpo to win the NBA championship. 

Alex 

Alexandros Emeka Antetokounmpo is the last of Antetokounmpo’s brothers. He’s also a Greek professional basketballer, born on the 27th of August, 2001.

He played high school basketball when the family moved to Wisconsin. Rather than continue with college, he decided to play in Europe.

In 2022, he played alongside his older brothers Giannis and Thanasis in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.

How Old Is Francis Antetokounmpo?

Francis Antetokounmpo

Francis Antetokounmpo was born on the 20th of October 1988 and is currently 35 years old.

What Is Francis Antetokounmpo’s Instagram?

Francis Antetokounmpo has an active Instagram, offili_official, with over 90k followers.

Summary

Francis Antetokounmpo is the oldest of Antetokounmpo’s brothers, known for their basketball skills.

Although he plays basketball, he chose soccer and music as his career. He’s a Nigerian, with Yoruba and Igbo parents, and also a citizen of Greece.

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Marymartin Okoabu
Marymartin Okoabu

Chinonso Marymartin Okoabu is a creative writer who focuses on SEO contents and fictions. With more than two years experience in SEO writing, she writes articles for websites. In her spare time, she crafts short stories that explore life experiences. Her creative works have been published on different websites and Love Feast Magazine. She is the winner of the E C. Michael's prize for short stories, 2022.

Chinonso is a graduate of Human Anatomy from the University of Calabar.
She hails from Ibusa in Oshimili North local government area of Delta state.

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