"It was an amazing experience because I got to see Eden Hazard and David Luiz playing – they were great role models for me. The coaching was also top-class and I had the chance to go on tours abroad, so I enjoyed my time as a boy at Chelsea."
Foyo began in the youth system of Premier League side Chelsea, signing at the age of 12 following a six-week trial.[2][3] He left Chelsea at the age of 15, moving to Norwich City, and he secured a scholarship on 1 July 2021.[3][6] While at Norwich, Foyo was named in The Guardian's 20 best Premier League talents for 2021.[7] He was then sent on a work experience loan to East Anglian rivalsIpswich Town, the move facilitated by Academy Manager Dean Wright, who had formerly worked at Norwich and signed Foyo as a schoolboy.[8][9] The move was made permanent in January 2023.[7][10]
Ipswich Town and loans
Foyo participated in Ipswich's first team pre-season, and scored 5 goals in 9 games for the U21, before being sent out by Ipswich on loan to National League South side Torquay United in 2023, being given the number 32.[11][10][12] He made his Torquay debut on 23 December, in a 2–0 defeat to Chelmsford City.[13] He made 4 appearances in total before returning to Ipswich.[14] He was subsequently loaned to fellow National League South club Welling United, making his debut on 24 February 2024 in a 1–1 draw against St Albans City.[15]
Chelmsford City (loan)
Foyo travelled to Germany with the Ipswich first team during their pre-season tour in the 2024–25 season, before going on loan to Chelmsford City, once again in the National League South.[5] He made his debut on 17 August in a 1–1 draw against Hampton & Richmond Borough.[16] He scored his first goal on 31 August in a 2–1 loss against Truro.[17] Foyo scored a brace the next game on 3 September in a 5–1 win against Maidstone United, and scored for the third time in a row in a 3–0 win over Bath on 7 September, securing back-to-back victories.[18][19] He scored his eighth goal on 5 November, scoring a last-minute equaliser from 30 yards out in a 1–1 draw against St Albans City.[20] Foyo also then scored in the Essex Senior Cup on 26 November in a 3–2 win against Billericay Town.[21] He returned to Ipswich on 3 January 2025, after scoring 12 times in the league and 13 times in all competitions across 23 matches.[22] Due to his form for Chelmsford, Foyo began to attract interest from a multitude of EFL clubs.[23]
AFC Wimbledon
On 30 January 2025, it was announced that Foyo had signed on a two and a half year contract with League Two side AFC Wimbledon.[2] He made his debut on 11 February in a 3–0 win over Crewe Alexandra, coming on for Matty Stevens near the end of the match.[24]
Style of play
Foyo is known for his versatility but mainly plays in the forward or midfielder position.[25][26] He is also acclaimed for his pace and physicality.[26][2] AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson said of Foyo, "He’s big, he’s powerful, can play wide, can play centrally," and "He’s got an eye for a goal, he’s left-footed and he’s one for the future."[2]
Career statistics
As of 13 February 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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