Tomi Adeloye
Oluwatomisin Akintunde Adeloye (born 17 February 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Partick Thistle on loan from Swindon Town.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Oluwatomisin Akintunde Adeloye | ||
| Date of birth | 17 February 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Sidcup, London, England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Partick Thistle (on loan from Swindon Town) | ||
| Number | 99 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2013 | Charlton Athletic | ||
| 2013–2014 | Millwall | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2015 | Stoke City | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Macclesfield Town (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | Chelmsford City | 5 | (2) |
| 2015 | Dover Athletic | 0 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Leatherhead (loan) | 9 | (4) |
| 2015 | Welling United | 6 | (0) |
| 2016 | Leatherhead | 13 | (3) |
| 2016 | FC United of Manchester | 8 | (1) |
| 2017 | Altrincham[1] | 4 | (0) |
| 2017 | Hartlepool United | 9 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Dagenham & Redbridge | 27 | (3) |
| 2019–2020 | Ebbsfleet United | 22 | (3) |
| 2020 | East Kilbride | 2 | (2) |
| 2021 | Barnet | 17 | (3) |
| 2021–2022 | Ayr United | 32 | (11) |
| 2022– | Swindon Town | 10 | (1) |
| 2023– | → Partick Thistle (loan) | 17 | (6) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:08, 27 January 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career edit
Early career edit
Adeloye began his career at Charlton Athletic where he enjoyed great success through the youth ranks, he went on to attract interest from Nigeria at youth level. He was then invited to train with Nigeria at U16 level. After departing Charlton Athletic, he moved to the youth team of both Millwall whilst he completed his scholarship. Soon after, he signed his first professional contract with Premier League outfit Stoke City scoring five goals for the U18s side before the close of the 2013–14 campaign. The majority of his moves since were all in the English Fifth tier where he got first-team experience with over 80 appearances to his name in the National League for Dagenham & Redbridge, Ebbsfleet United and Barnet.
Adeloye had a brief spell with East Kilbride in December 2020, scoring a brace as a second-half substitute on his debut in a 9–0 win over Edinburgh University, but made just one further appearance before the Lowland League was suspended and he played out the season with National League side Barnet, scoring three goals in 17 appearances.[2]
Ayr United edit
After turning down a two-year deal at Barnet Adeloye moved back to Scotland on 1 July 2021 joining Ayr United on an initial one-year deal.[3] Adeloye would become Ayr's top scorer that season with 14 goals in 38 appearances and would leave the club at the end of the season as a fan favourite.[4]
Swindon Town edit
On 15 July 2022, Adeloye signed for Swindon Town on a two-year deal[5] and made his debut in the 3–0 loss at Harrogate Town.[6] Adeloye scored his first goal for Swindon as a substitute in a 2–1 defeat at Newport County.[7]
Partick Thistle (loan) edit
Adeloye returned to Scotland in July 2023 to sign for Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle on a season long loan.[8]
Adeloye scored his first goal for Partick Thistle in a 4–1 away win over Greenock Morton, adding the 4th goal with a curling shot into the top corner.[9]
Style of play edit
Upon joining Ayr United Adeloye was described by manager David Hopkin as “Something different to what we already have. He has real pace and power and leads the line really well”.[10]
Career statistics edit
- As of match played 4 February 2023
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Hartlepool United | 2017–18[11] | National League | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dagenham & Redbridge | 2018–19[12] | National League | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 3 |
| Ebbsfleet United | 2019–20[13] | National League | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 24 | 3 |
| Barnet | 2020–21[14] | National League | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 3 |
| Ayr United | 2021–22[15] | Scottish Championship | 32 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1[b] | 0 | 38 | 14 |
| Swindon Town | 2022–23[16] | League Two | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| 2023–24[17] | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 | ||
| Partick Thistle (loan) | 2023–24[17] | Scottish Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 117 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 127 | 24 | ||
- ^ Appearances in FA Trophy
- ^ Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
- ^ Appearance in Football League Trophy
References edit
- ^ http://www.altrinchamfc.co.uk/depart16.htm
- ^ "Tomi is an Honest Man". Ayr United. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ^ "Tomi is an Honest Man". Ayr United FC. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ^ Wilson, Stuart (20 June 2022). "Tomi Adeloye sends heartfelt message to Ayr United fans on Somerset exit". Daily Record. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ "Town swoop for Adeloye". Swindon Town FC. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ^ "Harrogate 3-0 Swindon". BBC Sport. 30 July 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ^ "Morris' 10-man Swindon beaten at Newport". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- ^ https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/tomi-adeloye-joins-on-loan-from-swindon-town/
- ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66625441
- ^ "Ayr United snap up former East Kilbride striker". Daily Record. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Tomi Adeloye in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Tomi Adeloye in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Tomi Adeloye in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Tomi Adeloye in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Tomi Adeloye in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Tomi Adeloye in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Games played by Tomi Adeloye in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 July 2023.