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Ali Koiki

Ali Koiki

English footballer

Abd-Al-Ali Morakinyo Olaposi Koiki (born 22 August 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left back for Northampton Town.

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Career

Born in Kensington,[4] London, Koiki began his career in the youth team of Crystal Palace before being released at the age of eleven.[5] He later moved to Burnley in the summer of 2016 following a trial, after he had been spotted playing local football for Kinetic Academy[6] in Croydon.[2][7] He signed his first professional contract at the end of the 2017–18 campaign having moved up to the development squad at the start of the season.[2] He moved on loan to League Two side Swindon Town in January 2019 until the end of the season.[8] He made his professional debut on 12 January 2019 replacing Matthew Taylor as a substitute in the 2–2 draw with Lincoln City.[9]

He was offered a new contract by Burnley at the end of the 2019–20 season, but rejected the offer and left the club.[10]

Bristol Rovers

On 22 October 2020 he joined League One side Bristol Rovers.[11] Koiki made his debut for the club on 3 November 2020, coming off of the bench in the 65' minute of a 2–0 defeat to Peterborough United[12] and made his full debut that weekend in an FA Cup victory over Walsall.[13] Koiki scored his first professional goal with the opener in a 2–1 EFL Trophy victory over Leyton Orient on 8 December 2020.[14] At the end of the season it was announced that Koiki would not be having his contract renewed and would leave the club after just a year.[15]

Northampton Town

On 23 July 2021, Koiki joined recently relegated League Two side Northampton Town on a one-year contract after impressing on trial.[16][17] Koiki remained at Northampton and signed a two-year contract in June 2023.[18]

Personal life

Koiki is of Nigerian descent.[19]

Career statistics

As of match played 20 April 2024
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  1. Appearances in the EFL Trophy
  2. Two appearances in the EFL Trophy; two appearances and one goal in the League Two play-offs

Honours

Northampton Town

References

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    "2018/19 Premier League squads confirmed". Premier League. 3 September 2018. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  2. [2]
    "Profile". Burnley F.C. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
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    "Profile". 11v11. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
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    Ali Koiki at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  5. [5]
    Tyrone Marshall (10 April 2018). "Burnley prospects sign professional deals". Lancashire Telegraph. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  6. [6]
    "Rhys Norrington-Davies vs Ali Koiki - | Kinetic Foundation". 26 October 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  7. [7]
    Chris Boden (14 January 2019). "Clarets youngster Koiki links up with Taylor at Swindon". Burnley Express.
  8. [8]
    "Ali Koiki: Burnley left-back joins Swindon Town on loan". BBC Sport. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
  9. [9]
    "Games played by Ali Koiki in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  10. [10]
    James, Alex (2 September 2020). "Ali Koiki transfer update with Burnley defender having rejected Clarets deal". LancsLive.
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    "Bristol Rovers sign defender Koiki" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  12. [12]
    "Bristol Rovers 0-2 Peterborough United". BBC Sport. 3 November 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  13. [13]
    "Walsall 1–2 Bristol Rovers". BBC Sport. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  14. [14]
    "Papa John's Match Report: Leyton Orient 1-2 Bristol Rovers". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 8 December 2020.
  15. [15]
    "Retained List for 2021/22 Season Announced". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 13 May 2021. Archived from the original on 13 May 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
  16. [16]
    "NORTHAMPTON TOWN COMPLETE SIGNING OF ALI KOIKI". www.ntfc.co.uk. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  17. [17]
    "Northampton sign left-back Koiki" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  18. [18]
    "ALI KOIKI SIGNS NEW CONTRACT WITH NORTHAMPTON TOWN". Northampton Town Football Club. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  19. [19]
    Ikponmwosa Umweni (6 July 2018). "OFFICIAL: Burnley beat three clubs to sign Nigerian defender". FC Naija. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
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    "Games played by Ali Koiki in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
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    "Games played by Ali Koiki in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
  22. [22]
    "Games played by Ali Koiki in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  23. [23]
    "Games played by Ali Koiki in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  24. [24]
    "Games played by Ali Koiki in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 July 2023.
  25. [25]
    "NORTHAMPTON TOWN HAVE BEEN PROMOTED!". Northampton Town. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.


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