John Chukwudi Utaka (born 8 January 1982 in Enugu) is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays as a striker for Turkish side Sivasspor of the Süper Lig. He is the older brother of Peter Utaka, who plays for Shimizu S-Pulse in Japan. Utaka has played at two World Cups and three Africa Cup of Nations for Nigeria since his debut in 2002.