Tomi Adeloye Explained

Tomi Adeloye
Fullname:Oluwatomisin Akintunde Adeloye
Birth Date:17 February 1996
Birth Place:Sidcup, London, England
Position:Striker
Youthyears1:2008–2013
Youthclubs1:Charlton Athletic
Youthyears2:2013–2014
Youthclubs2:Millwall
Years1:2014–2015
Clubs1:Stoke City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2015
Clubs2:Macclesfield Town (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2015
Clubs3:Chelmsford City
Caps3:5
Goals3:2
Years4:2015
Clubs4:Dover Athletic
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Years5:2015
Clubs5:Leatherhead (loan)
Caps5:9
Goals5:4
Years6:2015
Clubs6:Welling United
Caps6:6
Goals6:0
Years7:2016
Clubs7:Leatherhead
Caps7:13
Goals7:3
Years8:2016
Clubs8:FC United of Manchester
Caps8:8
Goals8:1
Years9:2017
Clubs9:Altrincham[1]
Caps9:4
Goals9:0
Years10:2017
Clubs10:Hartlepool United
Caps10:9
Goals10:0
Years11:2018–2019
Clubs11:Dagenham & Redbridge
Caps11:27
Goals11:3
Years12:2019–2020
Clubs12:Ebbsfleet United
Caps12:22
Goals12:3
Years13:2020
Clubs13:East Kilbride
Caps13:2
Goals13:2
Years14:2021
Clubs14:Barnet
Caps14:17
Goals14:3
Years15:2021–2022
Clubs15:Ayr United
Caps15:32
Goals15:11
Years16:2022–2024
Clubs16:Swindon Town
Caps16:13
Goals16:1
Years17:2023–2024
Clubs17:Partick Thistle (loan)
Caps17:21
Goals17:8
Club-Update:13:32, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

Oluwatomisin Akintunde Adeloye (born 17 February 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward.

Career

Early career

Adeloye began his career at Charlton Athletic where he enjoyed great success through the youth ranks, he went on to attract interest from Nigeria at youth level. He was then invited to train with Nigeria at U16 level. After departing Charlton Athletic, he moved to the youth team of both Millwall whilst he completed his scholarship. Soon after, he signed his first professional contract with Premier League outfit Stoke City scoring five goals for the U18s side before the close of the 2013–14 campaign. The majority of his moves since were all in the English Fifth tier where he got first-team experience with over 80 appearances to his name in the National League for Dagenham & Redbridge, Ebbsfleet United and Barnet.

Adeloye had a brief spell with East Kilbride in December 2020, scoring a brace as a second-half substitute on his debut in a 9–0 win over Edinburgh University, but made just one further appearance before the Lowland League was suspended and he played out the season with National League side Barnet, scoring three goals in 17 appearances.[2]

Ayr United

After turning down a two-year deal at Barnet Adeloye moved back to Scotland on 1 July 2021 joining Ayr United on an initial one-year deal.[3] Adeloye would become Ayr's top scorer that season with 14 goals in 38 appearances and would leave the club at the end of the season as a fan favourite.[4]

Swindon Town

On 15 July 2022, Adeloye signed for Swindon Town on a two-year deal[5] and made his debut in the 3–0 loss at Harrogate Town.[6] Adeloye scored his first goal for Swindon as a substitute in a 2–1 defeat at Newport County.[7]

Partick Thistle (loan)

Adeloye returned to Scotland in July 2023 to sign for Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle on a season long loan.[8]

Adeloye scored his first goal for Partick Thistle in a 4–1 away win over Greenock Morton, adding the 4th goal with a curling shot into the top corner.[9]

In March 2024, Adeloye suffered a hamstring injury which required surgery, ruling him out for the reminder of the season after coming off the bench and scoring in a 2–2 draw away to Queens Park.[10] [11]

During his time with Partick Thistle, Adeloye had the best goal to minutes ratio in the league, with an average of 1.55 goals every 90 minutes.[12] [10]

On 2 May 2024, Swindon announced the player would be released in the summer when his contract expired.[13]

Style of play

Upon joining Ayr United Adeloye was described by manager David Hopkin as “Something different to what we already have. He has real pace and power and leads the line really well”.[14]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hartlepool United2017–18National League9000000090
Dagenham & Redbridge2018–19National League273000000273
Ebbsfleet United2019–20National League223100010243
Barnet2020–21National League173000000173
Ayr United2021–22Scottish Championship321110431[15] 03814
Swindon Town2022–23League Two101001010121
2023–24League Two0000000000
Total101001010121
Partick Thistle (loan)2023–24Scottish Championship0000000000
Career total1172120533012724

Notes and References

  1. http://www.altrinchamfc.co.uk/depart16.htm
  2. Web site: Tomi is an Honest Man. Ayr United. 1 July 2021. 9 October 2021.
  3. Web site: Tomi is an Honest Man. Ayr United FC. 1 July 2021. 31 July 2022.
  4. Web site: Wilson . Stuart . 2022-06-20 . Tomi Adeloye sends heartfelt message to Ayr United fans on Somerset exit . 2023-01-09 . Daily Record . en.
  5. Web site: Town swoop for Adeloye. Swindon Town FC. 15 July 2022. 31 July 2022.
  6. Web site: Harrogate 3-0 Swindon. BBC Sport. 30 July 2022. 31 July 2022.
  7. News: Morris' 10-man Swindon beaten at Newport . en-GB . BBC Sport . 2023-02-10.
  8. https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/tomi-adeloye-joins-on-loan-from-swindon-town/
  9. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66625441
  10. https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/24207837.swindon-town-striker-tomi-adeloye-undergoes-surgery/
  11. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68455150
  12. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/scottish-championship/top-scorers
  13. Web site: 2024-05-02 . Charlie Austin: Swindon Town release striker among 11 departures . 2024-05-03 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  14. Web site: Ayr United snap up former East Kilbride striker. Daily Record. 1 July 2021. 9 October 2021.
  15. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup