Bello Babatunde Martins (born 11 May 2003) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays for Future FC in the Egyptian Premier League.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bello Babatunde Martins | ||
| Date of birth | 11 May 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Ido Ekiti, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Akwa United | ||
| Number | 35 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2020 | Akwa United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2022 | Sunshine Stars | 26 | (3) |
| 2022 | Akwa United | 16 | (4) |
| 2022– | Future FC | 1 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022– | Nigeria | 0 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 June 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 June 2022 | |||
Club career edit
Bello made his professional debut for Sunshine Stars on the 13 June 2021, starting the NPFL game against Enugu Rangers.[2]
Midway through the following season, he switched to Akwa United,[3] the Nigerian League reining champions, where he quickly became one of the most prominent players.[4][5]
Attracting the attention of clubs between Sweden and Egypt with his NPFL form,[6] he eventually signed for Egyptian Premier League side Future FC, in Octobre 2022.[7]
International career edit
Babatunde Bello was first called to the Nigeria national football team in May 2022 for the friendly matches against Mexico and Ecuador.[8][9][10]
References edit
- ^ Babatunde Bello at Soccerway. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ^ "Enugu Rangers - Sunshine Stars 4:1". livesport.com. 13 June 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ^ Omoniyi, Oluwaferanmi (2 April 2022). "NPFL Preview: South-South derby headlines NPFL resumption". Premium Times. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ^ Samuel, Adepoju Tobi (5 April 2022). "Pulse Sports NPFL Team of the Week". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ^ Omoniyi, Oluwaferanmi (28 May 2022). "NPFL Preview: Akwa United, Rangers face tough away tests in Ilorin, Jos". Premium Times. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ^ Alao, Seyi (26 September 2022). "19 year-old Babatunde courting interests from Egypt, Sweden". Brila. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ El-Swaify, Mohamed (12 October 2022). "فيوتشر يعلن صفقة نيجيرية.. ويتعاقد مع ميرا". Kooora.com. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Peseiro: We will make the best of what we have. Ekong, Simon, 18 others in Dallas for Mexico, Ecuador friendlies". Nigeria Football Federation. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ^ HV Fréjus (25 May 2022). "Nigéria : Encore du changement dans le groupe des Super Eagles". Africa Foot United (in French). Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ^ Akpodonor, Gowon (2 June 2022). "Aina declared fit as Eagles confront Ecuador today". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
External links edit
- Babatunde Bello at Soccerway
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