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.
 Jimoh in 2024 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 2023 | United Football Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | York United FC | 13 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023 | Canada U15 | 4 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 10, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of August 10, 2023 | |||
Early life
editJimoh was born in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England and grew up in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.[1][2] Jimoh began playing soccer at age six with Brampton East SC.[3] He later joined the Toronto FC Academy, followed by a stint with the United Football Academy.[4]
Club career
editIn September 2023, Jimoh signed a developmental contract with York United FC in the Canadian Premier League.[5] In June 2024, he signed an Exceptional Young Talent contract with the club through 2026, with an option for 2027.[6][7] On June 9, 2024, he made his professional debut in a substitute appearance against Vancouver FC.[8] He scored his first goal on July 13 against Cavalry FC,[9][10] becoming the league's second-youngest ever goal-scorer at 16 years and 96 days of age (behind T.J. Tahid).[11] On September 13, 2024, he started his first professional match, scoring his second goal, in a 1-1 draw with Valour FC.[12]
International career
editJimoh played with the Canada U15 at the 2023 CONCACAF Boys' Under-15 Championship.
Career statistics
edit- As of October 10, 2024[13]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| York United | 2023 | Canadian Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 13 | 3 | |||
| Career total | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | ||
References
edit- ^ Viswanathan, Gautam (October 6, 2024). "Match Analysis: Youngster Shola Jimoh gives York victory over 10-man Atlético". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ Tierney, Mitchell (October 10, 2024). "'I wanted to challenge myself': 16-year-old Shola Jimoh thriving in first pro season with York United". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ 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, 2023). "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.
- ^ "'My moment came and I took advantage of it': How 16-year-old Shola Jimoh scored his very first pro goal". York United FC. July 16, 2024.
- ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (July 16, 2024). "Sho And Tell: 16-year-old Jimoh nets first professional goal in superb win in Calgary". York United FC.
- ^ 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.
- ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (September 13, 2024). "Sho-Time: 16-year-old Jimoh nets second of the season in first pro start as Nine Stripes battle hard at home". York United FC.
- ^ Shola Jimoh at Soccerway
External links
edit- Shola Jimoh at Soccerway