Jili Buyabu

Jili Buyabu (born 9 August 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a wing-back for Premier League side Sheffield United.

Jili Buyabu
Personal information
Full name Jili Buyabu[1]
Date of birth (2003-08-09) 9 August 2003
Place of birth England
Position(s) Wing-back
Team information
Current team
 Sheffield United
Number 40
Youth career
Crystal Palace
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Hornchurch 13 (2)
2021– Sheffield United 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:43, 8 May 2023 (UTC)

Career

Buyabu began his career with Hornchurch in the Isthmian League in September 2021.[2][3] After an impressive start with Hornchurch, he transferred to Sheffield United on 21 December 2021 signing a two-and-a-half year contract.[4] In December 2022, he started training with their senior side.[5] He made his professional debut with Sheffield United as a substitute in a 2–1 win over Birmingham City on 8 May 2023.[6]

References
  1. "2023/24 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  2. Wilding, Toby (18 December 2021). "Sheffield United set to win transfer race for midfielder". FootballLeagueWorld.
  3. "Hornchurch | Appearances | Jili Buyabu | 2021-2022". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  4. "Hornchurch youngster Jili Buyabu signs for Sheffield United". Romford Recorder.
  5. "Jili Buyabu: Sheffield United's newest face was looked at by Chelsea and Nottingham Forest". Sheffield United News. 27 October 2022.
  6. "Birmingham 1 - 2 Sheff Utd | Football". the Guardian.
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