Al-Amin Kazeem

Al-Amin Kazeem (born 6 April 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for EFL League Two club Colchester United.

Al-Amin Kazeem
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-04-06) 6 April 2002
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Position(s) Left-back
Team information
Current team
 Colchester United
Number 30
Youth career
2017–2020 Colchester United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– Colchester United 22 (0)
2019–2020 Maldon & Tiptree (loan) 13 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 August 2023

Club career

Maldon & Tiptree

Al-Amin Kazeem was signed by Colchester United as a youth player in 2017. He was sent out on loan to Isthmian League side Maldon & Tiptree for the 2019-20 season. He was a part of the side that reached the second round of the FA Cup for the first time in its history.[2]

Colchester United

On returning from loan to Colchester United, Kazeem signed a two year contract with The U's.[3] Kazeem had to wait until the 2022/23 season to get his chance with the first team, making his debut in the Carabao Cup game against Ipswich Town. He gained high praise for Colchester manager Wayne Brown, with the manager saying "I don't like to individualize after games but Al-Amin for me making his debut against a real top class (team)...I thought his one for one defending was exceptional."[4]

Style of Play

Kazeem plays as a left-back primarily. He is very strong, quick and willing to defend, with his manager Wayne Brown stating after his debut "You've seen his fitness first and foremost but also his physical presence to get out to the ball and want to defend. "That's a rarity nowadays, where you have people who actually want to defend."[5]

International career

Kazeem is eligible to play for both Nigeria and England as he holds dual citizenship for both countries.[6] He has not declared for either country as of yet.

References
  1. "Al-Amin Kazeem - Defender - First Team Profiles - Colchester United".
  2. "BBC to show Maldon & Tiptree FA Cup tie". BBC Sport.
  3. "Al-Amin Kazeem - Defender - First Team Profiles - Colchester United".
  4. "'He's an exceptional talent' - Al-Amin Kazeem praised after fine debut".
  5. "'He's an exceptional talent' - Al-Amin Kazeem praised after fine debut".
  6. "Colchester 'Kazeem eyes Flying Eagles the Nation Newspaper". 4 November 2020.
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