Tosin Olopade Explained

Tosin Olopade
Birth Date:14 December 2004
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Salford City
Clubnumber:24
Youthyears1:20??–2021
Youthclubs1:Pulse Academy
Youthyears2:2021–2023
Youthclubs2:Burnley
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Salford City
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Club-Update:11:37, 15 August 2024 (UTC)

Tosin Olopade (born 14 December 2004) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Salford City.

Career

Early career

Olopade came through the Pulse Academy to sign with Burnley on 9 November 2021 following a successful trial.[1]

Salford City

On 31 July 2023, Olopade joined the B team of Salford City on a one-year deal.[2] He made his debut in senior football on 5 September 2023, in a 3–0 defeat at Bolton Wanderers in the EFL Trophy.[3] He impressed manager Neil Wood.[4] He played his first League Two game on 10 August 2024, in a 2–0 defeat to Port Vale at Moor Lane.[5]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Salford City2023–24EFL League Two0000102030
2024–25EFL League Two1000000010
Total1000102040
Career total1000102040

Notes and References

  1. News: Photo : Nigerian defender completes transfer to Burnley Youth; Huddersfield, Ipswich, Boro miss out All Nigeria Soccer . 15 August 2024 . allnigeriasoccer.com . 9 November 2021.
  2. News: Three new faces for the 2023-24 B Team . 15 August 2024 . Salford City FC . 31 July 2023 . en.
  3. News: REPORT Wanderers 3 Salford City 0 Bolton Wanderers FC . 15 August 2024 . Bolton Wanderers FC . 5 September 2023 . en.
  4. News: REACTION Debutants impress in Bolton defeat . 15 August 2024 . Salford City FC . 5 September 2023 . en.
  5. News: Olopade Reflects On League Debut . 15 August 2024 . Salford City FC . 10 August 2024 . en.