Shola Jimoh | |
Fullname: | Olusola Jimoh |
Birth Date: | 8 April 2008 |
Birth Place: | Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England |
Position: | Forward |
Currentclub: | York United FC |
Clubnumber: | 19 |
Youthclubs1: | Brampton East SC |
Youthclubs2: | Toronto FC |
Youthclubs3: | United Football Academy |
Years1: | 2023– |
Clubs1: | York United FC |
Caps1: | 4 |
Goals1: | 1 |
Club-Update: | July 13, 2024 |
Nationalyears1: | 2023 |
Nationalteam1: | Canada U15 |
Nationalcaps1: | 4 |
Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
Nationalteam-Update: | August 10, 2023 |
Olusola Jimoh (born April 8, 2008) is a soccer player who plays for York United FC in the Canadian Premier League. Born in England, he represents Canada at youth international level.
Jimoh grew up in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England and Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Jimoh began playing soccer at age six with Brampton East SC. He later joined the Toronto FC Academy, followed by a stint with the United Football Academy.[1]
In September 2023, Jimoh signed a developmental contract with York United FC in the Canadian Premier League.[2] In June 2024, he signed an Exceptional Young Talent contract with the club through 2026, with an option for 2027.[3] [4] On June 9, 2024, he made his professional debut in a substitute appearance against Vancouver FC.[5] He scored his first goal on July 13 against Cavalry FC,[6] [7] becoming the league's second-youngest ever goal-scorer at 16 years and 96 days of age (behind T.J. Tahid).[8]
Jimoh played with the Canada U15 at the 2023 CONCACAF Boys' Under-15 Championship.