Tobi Adewole

Oluwatobiloba "Tobi" A. Adewole (born October 14, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a centre back for Saint Louis FC in the USL Championship.

Tobi Adewole

Adewole playing for Pittsburgh Riverhounds in 2018
Personal information
Full name	Oluwatobiloba A. Adewole
Date of birth	(1995-10-14) October 14, 1995
Place of birth	Cheverly, Maryland, United States
Height	1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing position(s)	Centre back
Club information
Current team	Saint Louis FC
Number	21
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2016	George Washington Colonials	64	(5)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016	Jersey Express	4	(0)
2017–2019	Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC	74	(3)
2020–	Saint Louis FC	0	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10:46, 7 January 2020 (UTC)

Career

Born in Cheverly, Maryland, Adewole played for various youth soccer clubs, namely Olney BGC, Bethesda SC, and Potomac SC.[1] In 2013, Adewole enrolled at George Washington University, where he played for the college's soccer team, the George Washington Colonials.[1] While at college, Adewole also played for the Jersey Express of the USL Premier Development League in 2016, playing four matches.[2]

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

On January 9, 2017, Adewole signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC of the United Soccer League[3] after impressing then-head coach Dave Brandt in an open trial.[1]

Adewole made his professional debut on July 4, starting for the Riverhounds in their 1–3 loss against Charlotte Independence.[4] The next season, on April 14, 2018, Adewole scored his first professional goal in a 1–0 victory over Ottawa Fury FC at Highmark Stadium.[5]

During the 2019 season, Adewole started almost every match for the Riverhounds, forming a formidable partnership with Joseph Greenspan and Thomas Vancaeyezeele in defense.[1] He scored his first goal of the season on March 23 against Swope Park Rangers, his 71st-minute goal being the equalizer in a 2–2 game.[6]

In December 2019, it was announced that Adewole was out of contract with the Riverhounds.[7]

International

Adewole is able to play for both the United States and Nigeria. In April 2018, he said "I want to play for Nigeria. I’m just 22 and believe I can contribute a lot to the national team."[8]

Career statistics

As of November 2, 2019[9]

Club	Season	League			Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Jersey Express	2016	USL PDL	4	0	—	—	—	—	4	0
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC	2017	United Soccer League	15	0	0	0	—	—	15	0
	2018	United Soccer League	24	1	2	0	—	—	26	1
	2019	USL Championship	35	2	3	0	—	—	38	2
Total			74	3	5	0	0	0	79	3
Career total			78	3	5	0	0	0	83	3

Personal life

Adewole's parents were Nigerian immigrants who moved to Washington D.C. for work.[1] His oldest brother, Tomi, played college soccer for the Villanova Wildcats and his sister, Teju, was a sprinter for the Princeton Tigers.[1]

References

1. Asher Goodman, Mark (November 1, 2019). "It's all grins and shutouts for Tobi Adewole". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
2. "Jersey Express Profile". USL Premier Development League. Archived from the original on 2017-07-09.
3. "Riverhounds sign Tobi Adewole". Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
4. "Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 1–3 Charlotte Independence". Soccerway.
5. "Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 1–0 Ottawa Fury FC". Soccerway.
6. "Swope Park Rangers 2–2 Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC". Soccerway.
7. Krysinsky, John (December 4, 2019). "Eight Men In: Riverhounds SC exercise contract options for returning core". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
8. Ajom, Jacob (April 21, 2018). "Tobi Adewole: It'll be an honour to play for Nigeria". Vanguard NGR. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
9. Tobi Adewole at Soccerway

External links

• USL Championship profile.