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Olivier Occean (born October 23, 1981 in Brossard, Quebec) is a Canadian soccer player, who currently plays for Odd Grenland of the Norwegian Tippeligaen.
Occean played college soccer at Southern Connecticut State University in the NCAA Division II, from 2001 to 2003. While at the college, Occean was twice named an NCAA All-American. He finished his career with 57 goals, including 21 as a senior, and 22 in 2001.
Upon graduating from college, Occean was selected 26th overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft by the MetroStars. Occean surprised many by coming from an unheralded Division II program and impressing, and looked likely to make the team. However, Occean surprised even more when, while the MetroStars were playing in the preseason La Manga Cup, Occean impressed the Metrostars' competitors Odd Grenland so much that the team immediately offered him a contract. With the Major League Soccer team not willing to compete financially with an offer from one of Norway's largest clubs, Occean ended up with Odd.
Occean immediately impressed in Norway, earning a starting spot and immediately scoring goals. In his first season with Odd Grenland, Occean led the team in goals with 14, although the team slumped to a mid-table finish.
He has become a regular on the Canadian national team.
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