Amos Foyewa (born 26 December 1981) is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 December 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Newham, England[1] | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Charlton Athletic | |||
| West Ham United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001–2003 | AFC Bournemouth | 9 | (0) |
| 2003–2005 | Woking | ||
| 2005–2006 | Lewes | ||
| 2006 | → St Albans City (loan) | ||
| 2006 | Thurrock | ||
| 2006–2008 | AFC Hornchurch | ||
| Welling United | |||
| International career | |||
| 2004 | England C | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
Born in England to Nigerian parents, Foyewa began his career at Charlton Athletic alongside Jermain Defoe, with whom he also attended St Bonaventure's school with, before the pair joined West Ham United. In 2001, Foyewa joined AFC Bournemouth on a permanent transfer.[2] During his time at Bournemouth, Foyewa made nine Football League appearances.[3]
In 2003, Foyewa signed for Conference side Woking. During Foyewa's two seasons at Woking, he scored 24 goals, before leaving to join Conference South club Lewes.[4] In the second half of the 2005–06 season, Foyewa joined St Albans City on loan. In the summer of 2006, Foyewa briefly played for Thurrock, before signing for AFC Hornchurch.[5] In February 2008, Foyewa left Hornchurch, signing for Welling United.[6]
International career edit
During his time at Woking, Foyewa made two appearances for England C in the Four Nations Tournament in May 2004.[7]
Coaching career edit
Following his playing career, Foyewa was assistant manager at Tower Hamlets and Aveley, assisting Justin Gardner.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Amos Foyewa". 11v11. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Amos: I'm not the new Defoe". Dorset Echo. 5 July 2001. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Amos Foyewa". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Rooks' new signing can be a big hit". The Argus. 25 June 2005. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Player Details: Amos Foyewa". English National Player Archive. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Foyewa joins Welling". News Shopper. 5 February 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ "The England Semi-Professional Team". England Football Online. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Ryman Division One (North) season preview and news". The Cold End. Retrieved 26 July 2012.