Korede Yemi David (né Adedoyin; born 14 November 2000), known as Cody David, is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Scottish Championship club Raith Rovers.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Korede Yemi David | ||
| Birth name | Korede Yemi Adedoyin[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 14 November 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Raith Rovers | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Everton | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | Everton | 0 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | → Hamilton Academical (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2020–2022 | Sheffield Wednesday | 0 | (0) |
| 2022–2024 | Accrington Stanley | 47 | (6) |
| 2024– | Raith Rovers | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:47, 10 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editBorn in Lagos,[2] Adedoyin began his career with Everton at the age of 10, and moved on loan to Hamilton Academical in July 2019.[3][4] He returned to Everton in January 2020.[5] On 25 June 2020, it was announced that he would leave the club when his contract expired on 30 June 2020.[6]
In September 2020 he signed for Sheffield Wednesday following a trial period.[7][8] He suffered a hamstring injury during his first season.[9] He made his senior debut against Newcastle United U21 in the EFL Trophy on 31 August 2021, coming on as a second half substitute to replace Sylla Sow.[10][11]
On 1 February 2022, it was confirmed that Adedoyin had joined Accrington Stanley on a permanent deal.[12][13] He was released by the club at the end of the 2023–24 season.[14]
On 17 October 2024, David joined Scottish Championship club Raith Rovers on a short-term deal until January 2025.[15][16]
Personal life
editIn summer 2024, following the death of his grandfather, Adedoyin changed his surname to his grandfather's first name David.[17]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 9 November 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Everton | 2019–20[18] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hamilton Academical (loan) | 2019–20[18] | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 2020–21[19] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021–22[11] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[b] | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Accrington Stanley | 2021–22[11] | League One | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| 2022–23[20] | League One | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2[b] | 0 | 23 | 4 | |
| 2023–24[21] | League Two | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[b] | 4 | 22 | 6 | |
| Total | 47 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 57 | 11 | ||
| Raith Rovers | 2024–25[22] | Scottish Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career total | 49 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 63 | 12 | ||
- ^ Appearance in the Scottish League Challenge Cup.
- ^ a b c Appearances in the Football League Trophy.
References
edit- ^ "EFL squad list 2021/22 & U21 registered contracted players" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
- ^ Cody David at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
- ^ "Korede Adedoyin Signs On Loan From Everton". Hamilton Academical Website. 11 July 2019.
- ^ "Hamilton Academical: Korede Adedoyin signs on loan from Everton". BBC Sport. 11 July 2019.
- ^ "Korede Adedoyin". Hamilton Academical Website. 3 January 2020.
- ^ "Everton Announces Players To Leave Club". www.evertonfc.com.
- ^ "Owls sign Korede Adedoyin". www.swfc.co.uk.
- ^ Charlesworth, Ricky (13 September 2020). "Monk reveals what Adedoyin will bring to Sheffield Wednesday". YorkshireLive.
- ^ "Korede Adedoyin? – A fresh update on Sheffield Wednesday's missing man". www.thestar.co.uk.
- ^ "Report: Wednesday 3-0 Newcastle U21s". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Cody David in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "Korede Adedoyin joins Accrington". Sheffield Wednesday FC. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "Accrington sign Owls striker Adedoyin". BBC Sport.
- ^ "UPDATE: Retained list". Accrington Stanley. 30 April 2024.
- ^ "WELCOME, KOREDE DAVID!". www.raithrovers.net. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Nicolson, Eric (17 October 2024). "Cody David: New Raith Rovers striker will bring power, pace and 'fantastic left foot'".
- ^ Collin, Iain (29 October 2024). "Cody David or Korede Adedoyin? Raith Rovers' new signing explains emotional reason behind name change".
- ^ a b "Games played by Cody David in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Cody David in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Cody David in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Cody David in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Cody David in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 November 2024.