Tobi Adebayo-Rowling

Last updated

Tobi Adebayo-Rowling
Tobi Adebayo-Rowling (cropped).jpg
Adebayo-Rowling in 2016
Personal information
Full name Olutobi Adebayo-Rowling [1]
Date of birth (1996-11-16) 16 November 1996 (age 27)
Place of birth Camden Town, England
Position(s) Full-Back / Winger
Team information
Current team
 Rochdale
Number 14
Youth career
2012–2013 Brighton & Hove Albion
2013–2015 Eastbourne Borough
2015 Peterborough United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2015–2016 Peterborough United 5 (0)
2016–2017 Sligo Rovers 60 (0)
2017–2018 Cork City 1 (0)
2018 Bromley 10 (0)
2018 → Eastbourne Borough (loan) 2 (0)
2018–2020 Eastbourne Borough 55 (0)
2020–2022 Ebbsfleet United 39 (1)
2022–2024 Notts County 30 (0)
2024– Rochdale 13 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:12, 7 April 2024 (UTC)

Olutobi Adebayo-Rowling (born 16 November 1996) [2] is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League side Rochdale.

Contents

Career

Peterborough United

Signed on a youth contract in 2012 by Brighton & Hove Albion but was released 12 months later. He then signed a youth contract with Eastbourne Borough. Spotted by a Peterborough United scout, he then transferred as a youth to Peterborough United, before signing professional contract terms with the club in March 2015. [3] In March 2015, Adebayo-Rowling signed a two-year professional contract for Peterborough United from the Peterborough United youth academy, where he would work with first team coach Dave Robertson, the former boss of the Brighton youth team. [3] [4] A month later, Adebayo-Rowling was initially given a number 31 shirt when he appeared as an unused substitute on 3 April 2015, in a 2–0 loss against Scunthorpe United. [5]

Ahead of the 2015–16 season, Adebayo-Rowling was given a number 19 shirt, having switched from 31 shirt. [6] On 8 August 2015, he made his first team debut, playing the entire game in a 2–0 away defeat against Rochdale for the club's first game of the 2015-2016 League One season. [7] He continued to hold his place in the right-back position, appearing four times throughout August. [8] However, after Robertson's sacking, he soon lost his first team place following the arrival of Manager Graham Westley and never played again after that, although he appeared once as an unused substitute in November 2015. [9] In February 2016, it was announced that his contract was ended by mutual consent. [10]

Sligo Rovers

Shortly after his release by Peterborough United, Adebayo-Rowling moved to Ireland when he joined League of Ireland side Sligo Rovers on 1 February 2016. [11]

Adebayo-Rowling made his Sligo Rovers debut, starting the whole game in the right-back position, in a 2–0 loss against Shamrock Rovers in the opening game of the season. [12] He was then named in the League of Ireland Team of the Week on Matchday 13 following a 1–0 win over Bohemians. [13] Adebayo-Rowling's performances resulted him in signing a contract extension for another season. [14] He was also named League of Ireland Team of the Week on Matchday 30 following his performance, in a 3–0 win over Dundalk on 8 October 2016. [15] Despite missing one game, due to suspension, Adebayo-Rowling went on to make a total of 32 appearances in all competitions, where he quickly established himself in the first team, playing at right-back. [16] At the end of the 2016 season, Adebayo-Rowling was voted the club's Young Player of the Year. [17]

Ahead of the 2017 season, Adebayo-Rowling spent two weeks training on his return to England at Crystal Palace and Portsmouth but no deal materialised. [18] Despite this, Adebayo-Rowling continued to be a regular in the first team at Sligo Rovers and started every match [19] He also struggled to recapture the sort of form from the previous season. [20] After returning from suspension, Adebayo-Rowling managed to regain his first team place, although he suffered setbacks later in the season. [21] Adebayo-Rowling went on to make 28 appearances in all competitions in the 2017 season.

Cork City

On 7 November 2017, Adebayo-Rowling signed for Cork City. [22]

Bromley

In June 2018, Adebayo-Rowling returned to England to sign for National League side Bromley. [23]

Ebbsfleet United

On 24 July 2020, Adebayo-Rowling signed for National League South side Ebbsfleet United. [24]

He scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 defeat to Maidstone United on 23 November 2021.

Notts County

On 30 May 2022, Adebayo-Rowling signed for National League club Notts County on a two-year contract having turned down offers from several EFL clubs. [25]

Rochdale

On 4 June 2024, Adebayo-Rowling signed a one-year contract with Rochdale. [26]

Personal life

His uncle is BBC radio presenter Dotun Adebayo, who is the brother of Tobi's father [27] Adebayo-Rowling attended Longhill High School in Rottingdean, just outside Brighton. He appeared on the 5Live’s World Football Phone-in in 2023, discussing the history of the game alongside Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery.

Career statistics

As of match played 14 March 2020. [28]
Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Peterborough United 2015–16 League One 4000100050
Sligo Rovers 2016 League of Ireland 320201000350
2017 League of Ireland 280002000300
Total600203000650
Cork City 2018 League of Ireland 1000102 [lower-alpha 1] 141
Bromley 2018–19 National League 10000—00100
Eastbourne Borough (loan) 2018–19 National League South 2020—0040
Eastbourne Borough 2018–19 National League South27000—5 [lower-alpha 2] 0320
2019–20 National League South28000—7 [lower-alpha 3] 0350
Total55000—120670
Career total132040501411551
  1. ↑ One appearance and one goal in Munster Senior Cup, one appearance in President of Ireland's Cup
  2. ↑ Two appearances in Sussex Senior Challenge Cup, three appearances in FA Trophy
  3. ↑ Four appearances in Sussex Senior Challenge Cup, three appearances in FA Trophy

Honours

Notts County

Related Research Articles

Romuald Boco is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in France, he has represented Benin at full international level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tommy Rowe</span> English footballer

Thomas Malcolm Rowe is an English professional footballer who primarily plays as a winger for Premier League club Manchester United, where he is a player-coach for their academy.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Craig Mackail-Smith</span> Association football player (born 1984)

Craig Anthony Robert Mackail-Smith is a retired professional footballer who played as a striker. He played in the English Football League for Brighton & Hove Albion, Luton Town, Peterborough United, Wycombe Wanderers, Notts County and Stevenage, and at senior international level for the Scotland national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tom Kennedy (English footballer)</span> English footballer

Thomas Gordon Kennedy is an English former professional footballer who played as a left-back. He played semi-professionally for Ramsbottom United where he was club captain, before announcing retirement on the April 8th 2022.

Shaun Richard Brisley is an English footballer who plays as a defender for Northern Premier League Premier Division club Matlock Town, where he is also assistant manager.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nathaniel Mendez-Laing</span> Guatemalan footballer (born 1992)

Nathaniel Otis Mendez-Laing is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL Championship club Derby County. Born and raised in England to a Jamaican father and a Belizean mother of Guatemalan descent, he plays for the Guatemala national team at international level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jonson Clarke-Harris</span> Footballer (born 1994)

Jonson Scott Clarke-Harris is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League One side Rotherham United.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Daniel Kearns (footballer)</span> Irish footballer

Daniel Anthony Kearns is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder. Kearns joined Peterborough United from Dundalk in 2011 and had three separate loan spells with clubs across Northern England. He permanently joined Carlisle United after leaving Peterborough, and spent a year there before returning to Ireland, spending his later career at various clubs in the Irish Premiership and League of Ireland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jimmy Keohane</span> Irish footballer

James Clifford John Keohane is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Galway United.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jack Baldwin (footballer)</span> English footballer

Jack Baldwin is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL League One club Northampton Town.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jaanai Gordon</span> English footballer

Jaanai Derece Gordon is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Southern League Premier Division Central club Alvechurch.

Bradden Inman is an Australian-Scottish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for NPL Queensland club Gold Coast Knights. A much-travelled player, he has previously been with Newcastle United, Crewe Alexandra, Peterborough United, Rochdale, Brisbane Roar, Mohun Bagan, and Mumbai City. He formerly represented Scotland at the under-19 and under-21 international levels, but has subsequently been a member of Australian national team squads.

Kabongo Tshimanga is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League Two side Swindon Town on loan from EFL League One side Peterborough United.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kieran Sadlier</span> Irish association football player

Kieran Paul Sadlier is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Wycombe Wanderers. He can also play at wing-back. Sadlier previously won both the League of Ireland Premier Division and FAI Cup in his first season with Cork City. Born in England, he has represented the Republic of Ireland at youth level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dave Robertson (football manager)</span> English football manager

Dave Robertson is a football manager and coach who was most recently the manager of League of Ireland Premier Division side Sligo Rovers until April 2017. Before this he was manager of Peterborough United.

Leonardo Adelino da Silva Lopes is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Mathew Antony "Matty" Stevens is an English footballer and former amateur boxer who plays as a forward for EFL League Two club AFC Wimbledon.

Rory Nicholas Gaffney is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for League of Ireland Club Shamrock Rovers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jack Taylor (footballer, born 1998)</span> Irish footballer (born 1998)

Jack Henry Philip Taylor is a professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Ipswich Town. Born in England, he represents the Republic of Ireland national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">James Finnerty</span> Irish association footballer (born 1999)

James Finnerty is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender. His former clubs include Rochdale, Bohemians, Galway United and Sligo Rovers.

References

  1. ↑ "Olutobi Adebayo-Rowling". Peterborough United. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  2. ↑ "Tobi Adebayo-Rowling". 11v11. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  3. 1 2 "Posh sign ex-Borough youngster". The Argus. 14 March 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  4. ↑ "Young Posh Quartet Commit Future". Peterborough United F.C. 10 March 2015. Archived from the original on 18 December 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  5. ↑ "Scunthorpe United 2-0 Peterborough United". BBC Sport. 3 April 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  6. ↑ "Who's the new Posh number 19?". Peterborough Today. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  7. ↑ "Rochdale 2–0 Peterborough". BBC Sport. 8 August 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  8. ↑ "PREVIEW: Posh could hand Forrester a debut in the New Den". Peterborough Today. 31 August 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  9. ↑ "POSH PREVIEW: Boss confident his entertainers will soon be pulling in bigger crowds". Peterborough Today. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  10. ↑ "Adebayo-Rowling Joins Sligo Rovers". Peterborough United F.C. 1 February 2016. Archived from the original on 18 December 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  11. ↑ "Tobi Adebayo-Rowling signs". Sligo Rovers F.C. 1 February 2016. Archived from the original on 18 December 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  12. ↑ "Stunning free kick from last season's Young Player of the Year helps Shamrock Rovers win=". The 42.ie. 5 March 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  13. ↑ "Galway United well-represented in our League of Ireland Team of the Week". The 42.ie. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  14. ↑ "Bit O'Red sign Daniel Kearns". Sligo Today. 6 July 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  15. ↑ "On-fire Maguire leads the line in a Cork-dominated LOI Team of the Week". The 42.ie. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  16. ↑ "The Extra Time – Tobi Adebayo Rowling". Extra Time. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  17. ↑ "10 League of Ireland players the scouts will be keeping an eye on in 2017". The 42.ie. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
    "Tony Fagan to receive Hall of Fame Award". Sligo Today. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  18. ↑ "Sligo Rovers rally in pre-season". The Irish Independent. 21 January 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  19. ↑ "Sligo Rovers waits on new saints, workers". Sligo Today. 2 May 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
    "Rovers conclude investigation after explicit video is leaked". The Irish Independent. 27 May 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  20. ↑ "McGrath nets hat-trick as Rovers hammered". The Irish Independent. 20 May 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  21. ↑ "Sligo Rovers fall far short in 'six pointer'". Sligo Today. 6 August 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
    "Sligo Rovers travel to face Galway tonight". Sligo Today. 22 September 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
    "Sligo make their point to maintain Premier Division status". The Irish Independent. 27 October 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  22. ↑ "Double-winners Cork secure the signature of promising defender Adebayo-Rowling". The 42.ie. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  23. ↑ "Adebayo-Rowling arrives". Bromley FC. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  24. ↑ Cawdell, Luke (24 July 2020). "Ebbsfleet United sign former Peterborough youngster and Eastbourne Borough player Tobi Adebayo-Rowling". Kent Online. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  25. ↑ "Signing: Adebyao-Rowling". www.nottscountyfc.co.uk. 30 May 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  26. ↑ "Adebayo-Rowling Joins Dale". rochdaleafc.co.uk. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  27. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: I will choose Nigeria over England – Tobi Adebayo-Rowling". Soccer Blitz. 30 November 2016.
  28. ↑ "England - T. Adebayo-Rowling - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway".
  29. ↑ Aloia, Andrew (13 May 2023). "Chesterfield 2–2 Notts County". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.