Mofe Jemide

Mofe Jemide

Personal information
Full name	Eyimofe Uyighosa John Jemide [1]
Date of birth	(2006-11-08) 8 November 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth	Tottenham, London, England
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Crystal Palace
Number	48
Youth career
	Barnet
	Crystal Palace
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024–	Crystal Palace	0	(0)
International career‡
2022–2023	England U17	10	(0)
2025–	England U20	2	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 00:15, 8 November 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 15:33, 11 October 2025 (UTC)

Eyimofe Uyighosa John Jemide (born 8 November 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League side Crystal Palace. ^[2]

Club career

Born in Tottenham, London, Jemide joined Crystal Palace from Barnet at under-12 level and progressed through the academy system at Palace. During the 2022–23 season he impressed for the Under-18s side, playing in 25 out of a possible 26 matches in all competitions at centre-back. ^[3]

During the summer of 2023, Jemide played with the Crystal Palace under-21 side for the first time on their United States tour in Salt Lake City. In November 2023, he signed his first professional contract with the club, signing a three-year deal. ^{[4] [5]}

International career

Born in England, Jemide is also eligible to play for Nigeria through his parents. He has represented England at youth level, including at the 2023 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and helping England U17 qualify for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup. ^[6]

On 9 September 2025 Jemide made his debut for the England U20 side as a substitute in a 2–1 defeat against Italy at Chesterfield. ^[7]

Style of play

Formerly a midfielder, Jemide has been converted into a commanding ball-playing centre-back. He was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best first year scholars in the Premier League in October 2023. ^[8]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		EFL Cup		Europe		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Crystal Palace	2024–25	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	—		—		0	0
	2025–26	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—		0	0
Career total			0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

References

1. "2025/26 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 12 September 2025. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
2. "M.Jemide". Soccerway. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
3. Emmanuel, Ifeanyi (8 November 2023). "Official: Flying Eagles-eligible central defender signs new contract at Crystal Palace". All Nigeria Soccer. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
4. Ochicha, Lovette (8 November 2023). "Crystal Palace Academy's Rising Star Mofe Jemide Signs First Professional Contract". Sports247.ng. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
5. Martins, Daniel (1 November 2023). "17 year old Nigerian defender inks 3 year professional deal with Crystal Palace". Own Goal Nigeria. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
6. Woosnam, Matt (25 May 2023). "Crystal Palace's £20m academy is thriving – and can now challenge nearby Chelsea and Arsenal" . The Athletic. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
7. Gibson, Thomas (9 September 2025). "Report: England MU20s 1-2 Italy". England Football. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
8. Christenson, Marcus; Bloor, Steven; Blight, Garry (10 October 2023). "Next Generation 2023: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 November 2023.