Tosin Olopade (born 14 December 2004) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Salford City.

Tosin Olopade
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-12-14) 14 December 2004 (age 19)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Salford City
Number 24
Youth career
20??–2021 Pulse Academy
2021–2023 Burnley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Salford City 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:37, 15 August 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Early career

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Olopade came through the Pulse Academy to sign with Burnley on 9 November 2021 following a successful trial.[2]

Salford City

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On 31 July 2023, Olopade joined the B team of Salford City on a one-year deal.[3] He made his debut in senior football on 5 September 2023, in a 3–0 defeat at Bolton Wanderers in the EFL Trophy.[4] He impressed manager Neil Wood.[5] He played his first League Two game on 10 August 2024, in a 2–0 defeat to Port Vale at Moor Lane.[6]

Career statistics

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As of match played 10 August 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Salford City 2023–24[7] EFL League Two 0 0 0 0 1 0 2[a] 0 3 0
2024–25[8] EFL League Two 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 4 0
Career total 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 4 0
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

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  1. ^ Tosin Olopade at Soccerway. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Photo : Nigerian defender completes transfer to Burnley Youth; Huddersfield, Ipswich, Boro miss out | All Nigeria Soccer". allnigeriasoccer.com. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Three new faces for the 2023-24 B Team". Salford City FC. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  4. ^ "REPORT | Wanderers 3 Salford City 0 | Bolton Wanderers FC". Bolton Wanderers FC. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  5. ^ "REACTION | Debutants impress in Bolton defeat". Salford City FC. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  6. ^ "Olopade Reflects On League Debut". Salford City FC. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Games played by Tosin Olopade in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Games played by Tosin Olopade in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2023.