Okocha was nominated from a list of players which included his Bolton team-mate Florent Laville, Matthew Upson, Christophe Dugarry, Wayne Rooney, Jonathan Woodgate, Rio Ferdinand, Geremi, Robbie Keane and Antti Niemi.
The Nigerian international, who Sam Allardyce brought to the Reebok before the beginning of last season, finished top of the votes cast by fans of the show on Sky Sports One on Wednesday night.