Olusola Jimoh (born April 8, 2008) is a soccer player who plays for York United FC in the Canadian Premier League. Born in England, he represents Canada at youth international level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Olusola Jimoh | ||
| Date of birth | April 8, 2008 | ||
| Place of birth | Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | York United FC | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Brampton East SC | |||
| Toronto FC | |||
| United Football Academy | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | York United FC | 4 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023 | Canada U15 | 4 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 13, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of August 10, 2023 | |||
Early life
editJimoh grew up in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England and Brampton, Ontario, Canada.[1] Jimoh began playing soccer at age six with Brampton East SC.[1] He later joined the Toronto FC Academy, followed by a stint with the United Football Academy.[2]
Club career
editIn September 2023, Jimoh signed a developmental contract with York United FC in the Canadian Premier League.[3] In June 2024, he signed an Exceptional Young Talent contract with the club through 2026, with an option for 2027.[4][5] On June 9, 2024, he made his professional debut in a substitute appearance against Vancouver FC.[6] He scored his first goal on July 13 against Cavalry FC, becoming the league's second-youngest ever goal-scorer at 16 years and 96 days of age (behind T.J. Tahid).[7]
International career
editJimoh played with the Canada U15 at the 2023 CONCACAF Boys' Under-15 Championship.
References
edit- ^ a b Shola Jimoh at the Canadian Soccer Association
- ^ Jacques, John (June 23, 2024). "The CPL's First Six Exceptional Young Talent Players". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Jacques, John (September 6, 2024). "York United Youth Injection: Nine Stripes Announce Three Additions". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "York United FC announce signing of Canadian winger Shola Jimoh on Exceptional Young Talent contract". York United FC. June 7, 2024.
- ^ Jacques, John (June 7, 2024). "York United Adds Shola Jimoh On Exceptional Young Talent Deal". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "The Special Juan: Cordova's sensational strike the highlight as Mora's first game ends in 2-2 draw". York United FC. June 9, 2024.
- ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (July 13, 2024). "Match Analysis: York United stay hot, hand Cavalry first home loss in CPL of 2024". Canadian Premier League.
External links
edit- Shola Jimoh at Soccerway