Shola Jimoh

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Shola Jimoh
Personal information
Full name Olusola Jimoh
Date of birth (2008-04-08) April 8, 2008 (age 16)
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
United Football Academy
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023– York United FC 4 (1)
International career‡
2023 Canada U15 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 13, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of August 10, 2023

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.

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Early life

Jimoh grew up in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England and Brampton, Ontario, Canada. [1] Jimoh 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

In 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] He scored his first goal on July 13 against Cavalry FC, [7] [8] becoming the league's second-youngest ever goal-scorer at 16 years and 96 days of age (behind T.J. Tahid). [9]

International career

Jimoh played with the Canada U15 at the 2023 CONCACAF Boys' Under-15 Championship.

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References

  1. 1 2 Shola Jimoh at the Canadian Soccer Association
  2. ↑ Jacques, John (June 23, 2024). "The CPL's First Six Exceptional Young Talent Players". Northern Tribune.
  3. ↑ Jacques, John (September 6, 2024). "York United Youth Injection: Nine Stripes Announce Three Additions". Northern Tribune.
  4. ↑ "York United FC announce signing of Canadian winger Shola Jimoh on Exceptional Young Talent contract". York United FC . June 7, 2024.
  5. ↑ Jacques, John (June 7, 2024). "York United Adds Shola Jimoh On Exceptional Young Talent Deal". Northern Tribune.
  6. ↑ "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.
  7. ↑ "'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.
  8. ↑ 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 .
  9. ↑ 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 .
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