Oludare Olufunwa
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Oludare Samuel Araba Olufunwa | ||
| Date of birth | 29 July 2001 | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
St. Johnstone | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2022 | Southampton | ||
| 2022–2023 | Liverpool | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– |
St. Johnstone | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 December 2023 17:15 (UTC) | |||
Oludare Samuel Araba Olufunwa (born 29 July 2001) is an English professional
St. Johnstone of the Scottish Premiership.[1]
Career
Olufunwa was in the academy of
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
- ^ "Oludare Olufunwa". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Promising defender Olufunwa agrees move to Scottish club after release by Liverpool". All Nigeria Soccer. August 3, 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Defender Olufunwa joins Saints after Liverpool exit". BBC Sport. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Smith, Aidan (1 August 2023). "St Johnstone set to sign ex-Liverpool defender Oludare Olufunwa". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "St. Johnstone vs Hearts". Soccerway. 5 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Olufunwa sends parting message to Liverpool after sealing transfer to St Johnstone". Allnigeriasoccer. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.