Bolu Akinyode
Boluwatife Akinyode (born 30 May 1994) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a center back. CareerYouth and collegeBorn in Lagos, Nigeria, Akinyode moved to the United States and joined the New York Red Bulls Academy. He captained the U-16 Academy team and was a member of the under-18 and under-23 squads. Akinyode also played college soccer for Seton Hall University from 2011 to 2014. While with the Pirates the holding midfielder played in 63 matches scoring 5 goals and recording 4 assists.[1] He also played in the Premier Development League for NJ-LUSO Parma.[2] ProfessionalAkinyode signed with New York Red Bulls II on April 18, 2015.[3] He made his debut for the club on the same day, appearing as a second-half substitute in a 1-1 draw against the Charleston Battery.[4] On September 5, 2015 Akinyode scored his goal as a professional, scoring the winning goal on a late header in a 3-2 victory over Louisville City FC.[5] On December 11, 2015, Akinyode signed with Bethlehem Steel FC.[6] On January 30, 2017, North Carolina FC announced they had signed Akinyode.[7] On January 4, 2018, Akinyode signed with USL side Nashville SC.[8] On December 17, 2019, Akinyode joined Birmingham Legion FC.[9] On January 15, 2021, Akinyode signed with USL Championship side Miami FC.[10] Akinyode signed with USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive on 6 November 2023 ahead of their 2024 season.[11] Akinyode returned to Miami FC in January 2025.[12] Akinyode and Miami FC mutually agreed to part ways on 4 September 2025.[13] InternationalAkinyode has represented Nigeria at the U-14 national team level. In 2012 Akinyode was called up for a United States men's national under-20 soccer team training camp by Tab Ramos.[14] References
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