Oludare Olufunwa

Oludare Samuel Araba Olufunwa (born 29 July 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays for St. Johnstone of the Scottish Premiership.[1]

Oludare Olufunwa
Personal information
Full name Oludare Samuel Araba Olufunwa
Date of birth (2001-07-29) 29 July 2001
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 St. Johnstone
Number 17
Youth career
0000–2022 Southampton
2022–2023 Liverpool
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– St. Johnstone 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 August 2023 17:15 (UTC)

Career

Olufunwa was in the academy of Southampton and signed a two-year professional contract in 2020.[2] He was at the club for eleven years in total prior to his release in 2022.[3] He spent the 2022–23 season with Liverpool and made 30 appearances in Premier League 2.[4] In August 2023 he signed a contract with Scottish club St. Johnstone, agreeing to a two-year contract.[5][6] He made his Scottish Premiership debut on 5 August 2023 against Hearts.[7]

Style of play

It has been reported that Olufunwa is capable of playing at centre-back or right-back. [8]

Personal life

Born in England, raised in Elephant and Castle, South East London. Olufunwa attended The Wellington Academy Boarding school located in Tidworth, Ludgerdhall, Wiltshire. Nigerian heritage from his father and English inheritance from his mother. .[9]

References
  1. "Oludare Olufunwa". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  2. Warlow, Rob (8 July 2020). "Ralph Hasenhuttl cites example for Oludare Olufunwa to follow after signing new Southampton deal". Hampshirelive.news. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  3. "Promising defender Olufunwa agrees move to Scottish club after release by Liverpool". All Nigeria Soccer. August 3, 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  4. "Defender Olufunwa joins Saints after Liverpool exit". BBC Sport. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  5. Nicolson, Eric (1 August 2023). "Oludare Olufunwa: St Johnstone sign former Liverpool and Southampton defender on two-year deal". The Courier. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  6. Smith, Aidan (1 August 2023). "St Johnstone set to sign ex-Liverpool defender Oludare Olufunwa". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  7. "St. Johnstone vs Hearts". Soccerway. 5 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  8. Durkan, Joanna (August 4, 2023). "22-year-old centre-back thankful to Liverpool family after 1 season stay". This is Anfield. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  9. "Olufunwa sends parting message to Liverpool after sealing transfer to St Johnstone". Allnigeriasoccer. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
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