Cody David Explained

Cody David
Birth Name:Korede Yemi Adedoyin[1]
Full Name:Korede Yemi David
Birth Date:14 November 2000
Birth Place:Lagos, Nigeria
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Raith Rovers
Clubnumber:29
Youthclubs1:Everton
Years1:2019–2020
Clubs1:Everton
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2019–2020
Clubs2:Hamilton Academical (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2020–2022
Clubs3:Sheffield Wednesday
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2022–2024
Clubs4:Accrington Stanley
Caps4:47
Goals4:6
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Raith Rovers
Caps5:3
Goals5:0
Club-Update:12:57, 24 November 2024 (UTC)

Korede Yemi David (; born 14 November 2000), known as Cody David, is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Raith Rovers.

Career

Born in Lagos, Adedoyin began his career with Everton at the age of 10, and moved on loan to Hamilton Academical in July 2019.[2] [3] He returned to Everton in January 2020.[4] On 25 June 2020, it was announced that he would leave the club when his contract expired on 30 June 2020.[5]

In September 2020 he signed for Sheffield Wednesday following a trial period.[6] [7] He suffered a hamstring injury during his first season.[8] He made his senior debut against Newcastle United U21 in the EFL Trophy on 31 August 2021, coming on as a second half substitute to replace Sylla Sow.[9]

On 1 February 2022, it was confirmed that Adedoyin had joined Accrington Stanley on a permanent deal.[10] [11] He was released by the club at the end of the 2023–24 season.[12]

On 17 October 2024, David joined Scottish Championship club Raith Rovers on a short-term deal until January 2025.[13] [14]

Personal life

In summer 2024, following the death of his grandfather, Adedoyin changed his surname to his grandfather's first name David.[15]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Everton2019–20Premier League0000000000
Hamilton Academical (loan)2019–20Scottish Premiership0000001010
Sheffield Wednesday2020–21Championship0000000000
2021–22League One0000003131
Total0000003131
Accrington Stanley2021–22League One121000000121
2022–23League One193101120234
2023–24League Two162201034226
Total4763021545711
Raith Rovers2024–25Scottish Championship3000000030
Career total5063021956412

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL squad list 2021/22 & U21 registered contracted players . 12 February 2022 . English Football League.
  2. Web site: Korede Adedoyin Signs On Loan From Everton. 11 July 2019. Hamilton Academical Website.
  3. News: Hamilton Academical: Korede Adedoyin signs on loan from Everton. BBC Sport. 11 July 2019.
  4. Web site: Korede Adedoyin. 3 January 2020. Hamilton Academical Website.
  5. Web site: Everton Announces Players To Leave Club. www.evertonfc.com.
  6. Web site: Owls sign Korede Adedoyin. www.swfc.co.uk.
  7. Web site: Monk reveals what Adedoyin will bring to Sheffield Wednesday. Ricky. Charlesworth. 13 September 2020. YorkshireLive.
  8. Web site: Korede Adedoyin? – A fresh update on Sheffield Wednesday's missing man. www.thestar.co.uk.
  9. Web site: Report: Wednesday 3-0 Newcastle U21s. Sheffield Wednesday F.C.. 31 August 2021.
  10. Web site: Korede Adedoyin joins Accrington. Sheffield Wednesday FC . 1 February 2022.
  11. News: Accrington sign Owls striker Adedoyin. BBC Sport.
  12. Web site: UPDATE: Retained list. 30 April 2024. Accrington Stanley.
  13. Web site: WELCOME, KOREDE DAVID!. www.raithrovers.net. 17 October 2024. 18 October 2024.
  14. Web site: Cody David: New Raith Rovers striker will bring power, pace and 'fantastic left foot'. Eric. Nicolson. 17 October 2024.
  15. Web site: Cody David or Korede Adedoyin? Raith Rovers' new signing explains emotional reason behind name change. Iain. Collin. 29 October 2024.