Milton Jeremiah Oni (born 21 March 2006) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Colchester United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Milton Jeremiah Oni[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 21 March 2006[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Colchester United | ||
| Number | 42 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Colchester United | 1 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Maldon & Tiptree (loan) | 28 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:28, 19 August 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editOni progressed through the Colchester United academy, signing a first professional contract in June 2024.[3][4] He had spent a significant portion of the previous season gaining first-team experience on loan with Isthmian League North Division club Maldon & Tiptree.[5]
On 13 August 2024, Oni made his senior debut for Colchester United as a second-half substitute in an EFL Cup First Round victory over Reading.[6] His performance drew praise from manager Danny Cowley, particularly noting his composure in scoring a penalty in the shoot-out victory.[7] Four days later, he made his league debut, again from the bench, in a 2–0 victory over Milton Keynes Dons.[8]
On 5 September 2024 it was announced by Colchester United that Oni would be out of action for several months after rupturing his ACL and tearing his Medial meniscus during a late tackle by a Brentford player during an EFL Cup Second Round match on the 28th August.[9]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 28 August 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Colchester United | 2023–24 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024–25[10] | League Two | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Maldon & Tiptree (loan) | 2023–24[11] | Isthmian League North Division | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 3[a] | 1 | 31 | 2 | |
| Career total | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 34 | 2 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in Essex Senior Cup
References
edit- ^ "SQUAD LIST 2024/25 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Milton Oni at Soccerway. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ Waldron, Jonathan (17 June 2024). "Milton Oni signs first professional Colchester United deal". Gazette Standard. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "MILTON ONI SIGNS FIRST PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT". www.cu-fc.com. 17 June 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "Milton Oni Joins Maldon & Tiptree On Loan". www.cu-fc.com. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "Carabao Cup: Colchester United 2–2 Reading (4–3 pens)". BBC Sport. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ Waldron, Jonathan (15 August 2024). "Colchester United boss Danny Cowley's praise for Milton Oni". Gazette Standard. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "Colchester United 2–0 Milton Keynes Dons". BBC Sport. 17 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "MILTON ONI INJURY UPDATE". www.cu-fc.com. 5 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Milton Oni in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "Maldon & Tiptree – Appearances – Milton Oni – 2023-2024". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 19 August 2024.