Personal information | |||
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Full name | Olusola Jimoh | ||
Date of birth | April 8, 2008 | ||
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 | 2 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2023 | Canada U15 | 4 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 27, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of August 10, 2023 |
Olusola Jimoh (born April 8, 2008) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for York United FC in the Canadian Premier League.
Early life
editJimoh 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]
International career
editJimoh played with the Canada U15 at the 2023 CONCACAF Boys' Under-15 Championship.
References
edit- ^ 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.
External links
edit- Shola Jimoh at Soccerway