Gabriel Otegbayo

Gabriel Otegbayo
Personal information
Full name Gabriel Algirdas Babatunde Otegbayo[1]
Date of birth (2005-02-11) 11 February 2005 (age 19)[2]
Place of birth Cork, Ireland[2]
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)[2]
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Sheffield Wednesday
Number 33
Youth career
–2020 Ringmahon
2020–2022 Cobh Ramblers
2022–2023 Burnley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Sheffield Wednesday 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:09, 26 December 2024 (UTC)

Gabriel Algirdas Babatunde Otegbayo (born 11 February 2005) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Sheffield Wednesday.

Career

On 31 August 2022, Burnley confirmed the signing of Otegbayo following a successful trial period for this U18 side.[3] He was the first youth player to be sold from Cobh Ramblers since Roy Keane.[4]

On 1 March 2024, Otegbayo signed his first professional contract with Sheffield Wednesday following a successful trial period.[5][6][7] He signed a new contract at Wednesday at the end of that season.[8] He made his professional debut, coming off the bench in the EFL Cup on 14 August 2024 against Hull City, helping the side win 2–1.[9][10] He made his first professional start against Blackpool in the third round, helping his side to a 1–0 win before being replaced by Akin Famewo.[11][12] On 5 November 2024, he made his Championship debut against Norwich City, replacing Dominic Iorfa, helping Wednesday to a 2–0 victory.[13]

International career

In November 2024, Otegbayo received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for their two friendlies against Sweden U21 in Marbella, Spain.[14]

Career statistics

As of 26 December 2024.
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Sheffield Wednesday 2024–25[15] Championship 3 0 0 0 3 0 – 6 0
Career total 3 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 6 0

References

  1. ^ "EFL Professional Retain List 2023-24" (PDF). English Football League. p. 19. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "G.Otegbayo". Soccerway. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Clarets capture Otegbayo". www.burnleyfootballclub.com.
  4. ^ "Young Cork footballers 'living out their dream' as they head to the UK after signing for Burnley FC". www.corkbeo.ie. 16 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Sheffield Wednesday considering defender after leaving Premier League club". www.thestar.co.uk.
  6. ^ "Otegbayo signs professional Owls contract". www.swfc.co.uk.
  7. ^ "'Imposing' and 'impressive' former Burnley defender signs professional contract with Championship side Sheffield Wednesday". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk.
  8. ^ "Otegbayo extends Owls deal". www.swfc.co.uk.
  9. ^ "Hull 1-2 Wednesday". www.swfc.co.uk.
  10. ^ "Hull 1-2 Wednesday". www.bbc.co.uk.
  11. ^ "The next step". www.swfc.co.uk.
  12. ^ "Cork native Gabriel Otegbayo makes Sheffield Wednesday debut". www.irishexaminer.com.
  13. ^ "The game went so quick, it flew past!". www.swfc.co.uk.
  14. ^ https://www.fai.ie/latest/jim-crawford-names-under-21-squad-sweden-friendlies/
  15. ^ "Games played by Gabriel Otegbayo in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 December 2023.