Miguel Azeez Explained

Miguel Azeez
Fullname:Miguel Adedayo Azeez Beloso[1]
Birth Date:2002 9, df=y[2]
Birth Place:Camden, England
Height:1.81m (05.94feet)[3]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:PAS Giannina
Youthyears1:2008–2020
Youthclubs1:Arsenal
Years1:2020–2024
Clubs1:Arsenal
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Portsmouth (loan)
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:Ibiza (loan)
Caps3:10
Goals3:0
Years4:2023
Clubs4:Wigan Athletic (loan)
Caps4:2
Goals4:0
Years5:2024
Clubs5:Atlético Baleares
Caps5:14
Goals5:1
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:PAS Giannina
Caps6:6
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2018
Nationalteam1:England U16
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2018–2019
Nationalteam2:England U17
Nationalcaps2:13
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2019
Nationalteam3:England U18
Nationalcaps3:7
Nationalgoals3:1
Nationalyears4:2019
Nationalteam4:England U19
Nationalcaps4:1
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2021
Nationalteam5:England U20
Nationalcaps5:3
Nationalgoals5:1
Club-Update:10 April 2024
Nationalteam-Update:11:15, 12 October 2021 (UTC)
Clubnumber:4

Miguel Adedayo Azeez Beloso (born 20 September 2002) is an English professional[4] footballer who plays for Super League 2 club PAS Giannina.

Club career

Azeez started his career with Arsenal's youth academy at the age of 5.[5] On 24 September 2019, Azeez was given a professional contract by Arsenal.[6] [7] He made his first team debut on 10 December 2020, replacing Joe Willock in the 83rd minute of a 4–2 UEFA Europa League win away to Irish side Dundalk at the Aviva Stadium.[8]

On 30 August 2021, Azeez joined EFL League One club Portsmouth on loan for the remainder of the season.[9] He made his debut for the club on 18 September 2021 against Cambridge United, but was substituted after 59 minutes as Portsmouth lost 2–1.[10] He scored his first goal for the club on 9 November 2021 in an EFL Trophy tie against Crystal Palace U21s.[11] Arsenal recalled Azeez from Portsmouth on 17 January 2022.[12]

On 1 September 2022, Azeez was loaned to Spanish Segunda División side UD Ibiza for the season.[13]

On 10 January 2023, Azeez joined Championship club Wigan Athletic on loan until the end of the season.[14]

Atletico Baleares

At the end of the 2024 Winter transfer window, Azeez joined Spanish semi-pro Primera Federación side Atlético Baleares in a permanent move after spending over a decade in the Arsenal Academy.[15]

PAS Giannina

On 31 August 2024, Azeez signed a contract with PAS Giannina.[16]

International career

Azeez was born in England to a Nigerian father and a Spanish mother. Azeez has represented England at under-16, under-17, under-18, under-19 and under-20 levels.[17]

Personal life

Azeez was born in England and grew up in Northwood to a Nigerian father and Spanish mother. His older brother Femi plays as a professional footballer for Millwall.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupEuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Arsenal2020–21Premier League000000100010
2020–21[18] 3131
2023–24[19] 1010
Total4141
Portsmouth (loan)2021–22League One60200021101
Ibiza (loan)2022–23Segunda División90100000100
Wigan Athletic (loan)2022–23Championship2000000020
Atlético Baleares2023-24Primera RFEF5000000050
Career total22030001062322

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 10 September 2021 . 2021/22 Premier League squads confirmed . 22 September 2021 . premierleague.com . Premier League.
  2. Web site: Migel Azeez . 11v11.com . AFS Enterprises . 3 November 2021.
  3. Web site: Miguel Azeez . 22 September 2021 . worldfootball.net.
  4. Web site: arseblog . 2024-02-02 . Miguel Azeez: From bright young thing, to semi-pro . 2024-05-01 . Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog . en-US.
  5. News: Butterfield . Simon . 17 August 2020 . Who is Arsenal midfielder Miguel Azeez? . thefocus.news . 17 August 2020.
  6. Web site: 24 September 2019 . Miguel Azeez . Arsenal F.C. . 17 August 2020.
  7. Web site: Taiwo . Taiye . 24 September 2019 . Miguel Azeez: Anglo-Nigerian signs first professional contract with Arsenal . 22 September 2021 . Goal.
  8. Web site: Dundalk vs. Arsenal - 10 December 2020 . 22 September 2021 . Soccerway.
  9. Web site: 30 August 2021 . Miguel Azeez: Arsenal midfield prospect joins Portsmouth on loan . 22 September 2021 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  10. Web site: 19 September 2021 . Pompey boss Cowley offers assessment of Arsenal loanee Azeez's Blues debut against Cambridge United . 22 September 2021 . The News.
  11. News: Pompey 3 Crystal Palace U21 0. portsmouthfc.co.uk. 9 November 2021 . 15 November 2021.
  12. Web site: Miguel Azeez returns from Portsmouth loan . 17 January 2022 . arsenal.com.
  13. Web site: Miguel Azeez joins UD Ibiza on loan. Arsenal FC. 1 September 2022. 2 September 2022.
  14. Web site: MIGUEL AZEEZ JOINS ON LOAN FROM ARSENAL!. wiganathletic.com. 10 January 2023. 10 January 2023.
  15. Web site: Sadiq . Ansser . 1 February 2024 . Arsenal midfielder Azeez joins Atletico Baleares . 15 February 2024 . Tribal Football.
  16. Web site: 31 August 2024 . WELCOME MIGUEL AZEEZ .
  17. Web site: Miguel Azeez » Internationals . 22 September 2021 . worldfootball.net.
  18. Web site: Games played by Miguel Azeez in 2020/2021 . 18 November 2023 . Soccerbase . Centurycomm.
  19. Web site: Games played by Miguel Azeez in 2023/2024 . 18 November 2023 . Soccerbase . Centurycomm.