Hamdi Akujobi

Hamdi Jobi Akujobi (born 12 January 2000) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for SC Heerenveen in the Dutch Eredivisie. Born in the Netherlands, he represents Nigeria internationally.

Hamdi Akujobi
Personal information
Full name Hamdi Jobi Akujobi
Date of birth (2000-01-12) 12 January 2000
Place of birth Rotterdam, Netherlands
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 SC Heerenveen
Number 18
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– SC Heerenveen 1 (0)
National team‡
2019 Nigeria U20 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10 August 2019
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 10 August 2019

Professional career

On 25 April 2019, Akujobi signed his first professional contract with SC Heerenveen for 3 years.[1] Akujobi made his professional debut with Heerenven in a 4-0 Eredivisie win over Heracles Almelo on 4 August 2019.[2]

International career

Born in the Netherlands, Akujobi is of Nigerian descent. He was called up for the preliminary Nigeria national under-20 football team for the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[3][4]

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References
  1. "Akujobi dankbaar voor eerste profcontract: Heb veel steun gekregen". www.feanonline.nl.
  2. "Heracles vs. Heerenveen - 4 August 2019 - Soccerway". www.soccerway.com.
  3. "Dutch-Born Nigerian Midfielder Pens New Deal With SC Heerenveen, Named In Flying Eagles Provisional Squad:: All Nigeria Soccer - The Complete Nigerian Football Portal". www.allnigeriasoccer.com.
  4. Amosu, Adeboye (30 April 2019). "Flying Eagles Hold Freiburg To 3-3 Draw In Pre - World Cup Friendly -".
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