David Kasumu

David Ayomide Kasumu (born 5 October 1999) is an English-Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League One club Milton Keynes Dons.

David Kasumu

Personal information
Full name	David Ayomide Kasumu[1]
Date of birth	(1999-10-05) 5 October 1999[2]
Place of birth	Lambeth, England
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[3]
Playing position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Milton Keynes Dons
Number	29
Youth career
0000–2017	Milton Keynes Dons
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–	Milton Keynes Dons	22	(1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:26, 10 June 2020 (UTC)

Club career

Milton Keynes Dons

Kasumu joined Milton Keynes Dons' academy at a young age, and went on to progress through various age groups before moving into the club's development squad. On 30 April 2016, he was named as a substitute for the first team's away trip to Ipswich Town but did not feature.[4]

On 9 August 2016, Kasumu made his full professional debut for the club, playing 62 minutes in a 2–3 EFL Cup first round away win over Newport County.[5] On 26 December 2017, he signed professional terms with the club, a one-and-a-half year deal which was later extended a further year.[6] On 13 August 2019, Kasumu scored his first goal for the club in a 2–2 EFL Cup first round tie with rivals AFC Wimbledon.[7]

He signed a new contract in December 2019, with undisclosed terms.[8]

International career

In July 2015 Kasumu was called up to the Nigeria U15 national team and took part in a training camp in Abuja.[9]

Career statistics

As of 10 June 2020.

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Milton Keynes Dons	2016–17[10]	League One	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0
	2017–18[11]	League One	1	0	0	0	0	0	1[lower-alpha 1]	0	2	0
	2018–19[12]	League Two	0	0	0	0	1	0	2[lower-alpha 1]	0	3	0
	2019–20[13]	League One	21	1	1	0	3	1	4[lower-alpha 1]	0	29	2
	2020–21[14]	League One	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		22	1	1	0	5	1	7	0	35	2
Career total			22	1	1	0	5	1	7	0	35	2

1. Appearances in EFL Trophy.

Honours

• Milton Keynes Dons Academy Player of the Year: 2017–18[15]

References

1. "Notification of shirt numbers: Milton Keynes Dons" (PDF). English Football League. p. 45. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
2. "David Kasumu". 11v11. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
3. "David Kasumu - Midfielder - First Team - Milton Keynes Dons". www.mkdons.com. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
4. "Ipswich Town 3-2 Milton Keynes Dons". BBC Sport. 30 April 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
5. "Newport County 2-3 Milton Keynes Dons". BBC Sport. 9 August 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
6. "Kasumu turns pro". Milton Keynes Dons. 26 December 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
7. "AFC Wimbledon 2-2 Milton Keynes Dons (2-4 pens)". BBC Sport. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
8. "David Kasumu: MK Dons midfielder extends deal beyond end of the season". 18 December 2019 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
9. "Schoolboys selected for Nigeria training camp". Milton Keynes Dons. 18 June 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
10. "Games played by David Kasumu in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
11. "Games played by David Kasumu in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
12. "Games played by David Kasumu in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
13. "Games played by David Kasumu in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
14. "Games played by David Kasumu in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
15. "End of Season Award 2018 - winners announced". Milton Keynes Dons. 1 May 2018. Retrieved 2 May 2018.

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