Shola Jimoh
 Jimoh in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Olusola Jimoh | ||
| Date of birth | April 8, 2008 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 2023 | United Football Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | York United FC | 14 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023 | Canada U15 | 4 | (0) |
| 2024– | Canada U17 | 1 | (0) |
|
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 27, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of November 15, 2024 | |||
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.
Early life
[edit]Jimoh was born in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England and grew up in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.[1][2] Jimoh began playing soccer after a teacher at school spotted him playing in the schoolyard and recommended to his parents to register him in the sport.[3] He then began playing with Brampton East SC at age six.[4] He later joined the Toronto FC Academy, followed by a stint with the United Football Academy.[5][6]
Club career
[edit]In September 2023, Jimoh signed a developmental contract with York United FC in the Canadian Premier League.[7] In June 2024, he signed an Exceptional Young Talent contract with the club through 2026, with an option for 2027.[8][9] On June 9, 2024, he made his professional debut in a substitute appearance against Vancouver FC.[10] He scored his first goal on July 13 against Cavalry FC,[11][12] becoming the league's second-youngest ever goal-scorer at 16 years and 96 days of age (behind T.J. Tahid).[13] On September 13, 2024, he started his first professional match, scoring his second goal, in a 1-1 draw with Valour FC.[14]
International career
[edit]Jimoh played with the Canada U15 at the 2023 CONCACAF Boys' Under-15 Championship.
In November 2024, Jimoh was called to a training camp with the Canada senior team for the first time, as a 16 year old,[15][16] being the only non-MLS player called to the North American-based player camp.[17] Immediately following the senior camp, he joined the Canada U17 for a pair of international friendlies.[18]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of October 27, 2024[19]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | Domestic Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| York United | 2023 | Canadian Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | 16 | 4 | |||
| Career total | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 4 | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Viswanathan, Gautam (October 6, 2024). "Match Analysis: Youngster Shola Jimoh gives York victory over 10-man Atlético". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ Tierney, Mitchell (October 10, 2024). "'I wanted to challenge myself': 16-year-old Shola Jimoh thriving in first pro season with York United". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ Jones, Chris (November 7, 2024). "Teenaged Shola Jimoh impresses at men's soccer training session, offering evidence of CPL development strategy". CBC Sports.
- ^ Shola Jimoh at the Canadian Soccer Association
- ^ Jacques, John (June 23, 2024). "The CPL's First Six Exceptional Young Talent Players". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Jacques, John (November 4, 2024). "Canada Calls 16-Year-Old Shola Jimoh To Training Camp". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Jacques, John (September 6, 2023). "York United Youth Injection: Nine Stripes Announce Three Additions". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "York United FC announce signing of Canadian winger Shola Jimoh on Exceptional Young Talent contract". York United FC. June 7, 2024.
- ^ Jacques, John (June 7, 2024). "York United Adds Shola Jimoh On Exceptional Young Talent Deal". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "'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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ O'Connor-Clarke, Charlie (September 13, 2024). "Sho-Time: 16-year-old Jimoh nets second of the season in first pro start as Nine Stripes battle hard at home". York United FC.
- ^ "York United's Shola Jimoh added to CanMNT training camp in Toronto". Canadian Premier League. November 4, 2024.
- ^ "Sho and Tell: Teenage phenom Shola Jimoh named to CANMNT training camp ahead of Nations League clash". York United FC. November 4, 2024.
- ^ "CanMNT to hold Toronto training camp, TFC II teen Richard Chukwu & York United's Shola Jimoh included". Waking the Red. November 4, 2024.
- ^ ""He shows some real cleverness, explosiveness and also intelligence": Canada boss Jesse Marsch sings praises of Shola Jimoh". York United FC. November 12, 2024.
- ^ Shola Jimoh at Soccerway
External links
[edit]- Shola Jimoh at Soccerway