Gabriel Otegbayo
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gabriel Algirdas Babatunde Otegbayo[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 11 February 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Cork, Ireland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sheffield Wednesday | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2020 | Ringmahon | ||
| 2020–2022 | Cobh Ramblers | ||
| 2022–2023 | Burnley | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Sheffield Wednesday | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:08, 5 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Gabriel Algirdas Babatunde Otegbayo (born 11 February 2005) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Sheffield Wednesday.[3]
Career
[edit]On 31 August 2022, Burnley confirmed the signing of Otegbayo following a successful trial period for this U18 side.[4] He was the first youth player to be sold from Cobh Ramblers since Roy Keane.[5]
On 1 March 2024, Otegbayo signed his first professional contract with Sheffield Wednesday following a successful trial period.[6][7] He signed a new contract at Wednesday at the end of that season.[8] He made his professional debut, coming off the bench in the EFL Cup on 14 August 2024 against Hull City, helping the side win 2–1.[9][10] He made his first professional start against Blackpool in the third round, helping his side to a 1–0 win before being replaced by Akin Famewo.[11][12] On 5 November 2024, he made his Championship debut against Norwich City, replacing Dominic Iorfa, helping Wednesday to a 2–0 victory.[13]
International career
[edit]In November 2024, Otegbayo received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for their two friendlies against Sweden U21 in Marbella, Spain.[14]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of 5 November 2024.
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sheffield Wednesday | 2024–25[15] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Career total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "EFL Professional Retain List 2023-24" (PDF). English Football League. p. 19. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Sheffield Wednesday considering defender after leaving Premier League club". www.thestar.co.uk.
- ^ "G.Otegbayo". Soccerway. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Clarets capture Otegbayo". www.burnleyfootballclub.com.
- ^ "Young Cork footballers 'living out their dream' as they head to the UK after signing for Burnley FC". www.corkbeo.ie. 16 September 2022.
- ^ "Otegbayo signs professional Owls contract". www.swfc.co.uk.
- ^ "'Imposing' and 'impressive' former Burnley defender signs professional contract with Championship side Sheffield Wednesday". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk.
- ^ "Otegbayo extends Owls deal". www.swfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Hull 1-2 Wednesday". www.swfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Hull 1-2 Wednesday". www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "The next step". www.swfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Cork native Gabriel Otegbayo makes Sheffield Wednesday debut". www.irishexaminer.com.
- ^ "The game went so quick, it flew past!". www.swfc.co.uk.
- ^ https://www.fai.ie/latest/jim-crawford-names-under-21-squad-sweden-friendlies/
- ^ "Games played by Gabriel Otegbayo in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
External links
[edit]- Gabriel Otegbayo at Soccerway