Job Ochieng is the Kenyan winger pushing deeper into Real Sociedad’s first-team picture, and his rise reached another major stage on 26 August 2026 when he was named in the starting XI against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. The Nairobi-born attacker wears number 12 in the confirmed lineup, operating in the attacking unit behind Mikel Oyarzabal.
For Kenyan fans following the match as it develops, the Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad live page carries the confirmed teams and match context, while SP Score is the right place for changing scores, goals, cards, substitutions and live statistics.
Job Ochieng profile: fast facts
| Fact | Current detail |
| Full name | Job Nguono Ochieng |
| Date of birth | 17 January 2003 |
| Age | 23 |
| Birthplace | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Preferred foot | Right |
| Position | Winger / attacking midfielder |
| Club | Real Sociedad first-team setup, developed through Real Sociedad B |
| Current senior shirt number | 12 in the confirmed XI vs Real Madrid on 26 August 2026 |
| Kenya national team | Senior international since 2025 |
| Contract | Runs to 30 June 2028 |
Latest Job Ochieng news: starting against Real Madrid
The biggest current development around Job Ochieng is his inclusion in Real Sociedad’s XI at the Bernabéu. In the official Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad lineups, Real Sociedad use a 4-2-3-1 with Ochieng joining Takefusa Kubo and Luka Sučić behind captain Mikel Oyarzabal. For a player who began 2026 trying to establish himself at senior level, a start in one of La Liga’s most visible fixtures is another important marker of trust.
The significance is bigger in Kenya because Ochieng is part of a small group of Kenyan footballers to reach Spain’s top division. His progress also gives Harambee Stars supporters a current European-based player to track week by week rather than only during international windows.
Who is Job Ochieng?
Job Nguono Ochieng was born in Nairobi on 17 January 2003. He developed in Kenya before moving to Spain, where his path took him through CD Maspalomas in the Canary Islands and into Real Sociedad’s development structure. Real Sociedad initially used him with the C team before he progressed to Real Sociedad B, commonly known as Sanse.
His profile has evolved from a developing wide player into a direct attacking option capable of playing on either flank or in advanced midfield areas. He is right-footed, 1.85 metres tall and has increasingly been used in roles where his running power, movement into the box and ability to attack space can influence games.
Job Ochieng Real Sociedad career
Ochieng entered Real Sociedad’s system in 2022 and moved up to the B team in 2023. The 2025/26 campaign became his breakthrough season. He produced his best senior output in Spain’s second tier and forced his way into the first-team conversation.
Job Ochieng 2025/26 LaLiga2 stats
| Appearances | Starts | Minutes | Goals | Assists |
| 25 | 20 | 1,565 | 9 | 2 |
Those numbers matter because they explain why his first-team opportunity was not simply a one-off call-up. Nine league goals from a wide/attacking role gave Real Sociedad a reason to test him at a higher level, while his ability to contribute without being a fixed centre-forward widened his tactical value.
Historic La Liga breakthrough
Job Ochieng made his senior La Liga breakthrough in February 2026, coming on against Elche. SportPesa Kenya covered the moment in the Job Ochieng La Liga debut story. That appearance made him only the third Kenyan to play in Spain’s top flight after McDonald Mariga and Michael Olunga.
He later earned a league start against Espanyol near the end of the 2025/26 season, showing that the coaching staff were prepared to use him for more than cameo minutes. His contract was extended to June 2028, giving Real Sociedad time to continue developing him between first-team and B-team demands.
Job Ochieng and Harambee Stars
Ochieng is also a Kenya senior international. He entered the Harambee Stars setup in 2025 and has become part of the competition for attacking places. His club career in Spain gives Kenya a player accustomed to the technical and tactical demands of Spanish football, while his national-team appearances give him a platform to translate that development into international football.
For Kenyan supporters, the next question is not whether he can reach La Liga — he already has — but how regularly he can stay in the first-team rotation and turn high-profile appearances into a sustained role.
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Copa del Rey milestone
Ochieng was part of the Real Sociedad group during the club’s 2025/26 Copa del Rey-winning season. He missed the final after an injury sustained while on Kenya duty, but his place around the senior setup added another major milestone to his breakthrough year. Read the SportPesa Kenya feature on Job Ochieng and Real Sociedad’s Copa del Rey triumph.
What makes Job Ochieng a player to watch?
Direct running: Ochieng can attack open space quickly and gives his side a vertical option from wide areas.
Goal threat: his nine LaLiga2 goals in 2025/26 showed that he can turn wide or attacking-midfield positions into end product.
Versatility: he can be used from either wing and in advanced midfield roles, giving coaches more than one way to fit him into a front line.
Physical profile: at 1.85 m, he brings more size and aerial presence than many traditional wingers.
First-team trajectory: a La Liga debut, a later league start and now a Bernabéu starting place point to a player moving closer to regular senior football.
READ ALSO: Official Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Lineups: La Liga 2026/27 Matchday 1
How to follow Job Ochieng live
For fixtures, lineups, live scores, player statistics and match events, follow SP Score. The SportPesa Kenya app also provides access to SportPesa’s football experience. Keep the article itself focused on verified, durable profile information and use SP Score for details that change minute by minute.
Job Ochieng FAQs
Who is Job Ochieng?
Job Ochieng is a Kenyan footballer born in Nairobi who plays as a winger/attacking midfielder in Real Sociedad’s senior and development structure and represents Kenya internationally.
How old is Job Ochieng?
He was born on 17 January 2003 and is 23 years old.
Which club does Job Ochieng play for?
He is with Real Sociedad, having developed through Real Sociedad C and Real Sociedad B before breaking into the senior side.
What position does Job Ochieng play?
He is primarily a winger but can also operate as an attacking midfielder or across the front line.
What are Job Ochieng’s 2025/26 LaLiga2 stats?
He recorded 25 appearances, 20 starts, nine goals and two assists for Real Sociedad B in LaLiga2.
Has Job Ochieng played in La Liga?
Yes. He made his La Liga debut for Real Sociedad in February 2026 and later earned a league start.
Is Job Ochieng starting against Real Madrid?
Yes. He was named in Real Sociedad’s confirmed starting XI for the 26 August 2026 La Liga match at the Santiago Bernabéu, wearing number 12.
When does Job Ochieng’s Real Sociedad contract expire?
His current deal runs to 30 June 2028.
What is Job Ochieng’s salary or net worth?
A reliable official salary or net-worth figure has not been publicly confirmed, so unverified estimates should not be treated as fact.
READ ALSO: Official Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Lineups: La Liga 2026/27 Matchday 1
Conclusion
Job Ochieng has moved from a Kenyan prospect building a career in Spain to a Real Sociedad player trusted on major La Liga nights. His 2025/26 scoring form, senior breakthrough, Kenya involvement and start against Real Madrid have pushed his profile to a new level. The key story now is continuity: more first-team minutes, more influence for Harambee Stars and a chance to establish himself permanently in Real Sociedad’s senior squad.
