Tobi_Adewole
Tobi Adewole
American soccer player
Oluwatobiloba "Tobi" A. Adewole (born October 14, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center-back for Greifswalder FC in the Regionalliga Nordost.
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Adewole playing for Pittsburgh Riverhounds in 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Oluwatobiloba A. Adewole | ||
| Date of birth | (1995-10-14) October 14, 1995 (age 28) | ||
| Place of birth | Cheverly, Maryland, United States | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Center-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Greifswalder FC | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| 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 | 74 | (3) |
| 2020 | Saint Louis FC | 12 | (0) |
| 2021 | Phoenix Rising | 9 | (0) |
| 2021 | Indy Eleven | 6 | (0) |
| 2022 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 5 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | RW Koblenz | 32 | (0) |
| 2023– | Greifswalder FC | 19 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 23, 2024 | |||
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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 his college's soccer team, the George Washington Colonials.[1] While at college, he also played four matches for the Jersey Express of the USL Premier Development League in 2016.[2]
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
On January 9, 2017, Adewole signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds 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, he 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]
Saint Louis FC
Prior to the 2020 season, Adewole joined another Championship club, Saint Louis FC.[8] He made his debut for the club on July 11 in a 0–2 defeat against Indy Eleven.[9] Adewole completed his season with Saint Louis FC with just 12 appearances.[10]
Phoenix Rising
On December 1, 2020, Adewole signed with Championship club Phoenix Rising.[8] He made his debut for the club on April 30, 2021, as a starter in a 4–1 victory over San Diego Loyal.[11] After 9 games, Adewole and Phoenix Rising mutually agreed to part ways on September 8.[12]
Indy Eleven
On September 24, 2021, Adewole was signed by Indy Eleven and made his club debut on September 29, 2021.[13]
Colorado Springs Switchbacks
On April 22, 2022, he signed with Colorado Springs Switchbacks.[14]
RW Koblenz
Adewole signed with German Regionalliga Südwest side RW Koblenz in late July 2022.[15]
Greifswalder
On 18 July 2023, Greifswalder FC announced the signing of Adewole.[16]
Adewole is able to represent 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."[17]
- As of match played July 10, 2021[10]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Jersey Express | 2016 | USL PDL | 4 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 0 | ||
| Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 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 | ||
| Saint Louis FC | 2020 | USL Championship | 12 | 0 | — | — | 12 | 0 | ||
| Phoenix Rising | 2021 | USL Championship | 9 | 0 | — | — | 9 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 95 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 3 | ||
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]
- Asher Goodman, Mark (November 1, 2019). "It's all grins and shutouts for Tobi Adewole". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- "Jersey Express Profile". USL Premier Development League. Archived from the original on July 9, 2017.
- "Riverhounds sign Tobi Adewole". Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. January 9, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- Krysinsky, John (December 4, 2019). "Eight Men In: Riverhounds SC exercise contract options for returning core". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved January 7, 2020.
- Estrada, Lorenzino (December 1, 2020). "Phoenix Rising FC adds defender Tobi Adewole amid offseason changes". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- "Indy Eleven 2–0 Saint Louis FC". Soccerway.
- Tobi Adewole at Soccerway
- "Phoenix Rising 4–1 San Diego Loyal". Soccerway.
- "Phoenix Rising FC Signs Midfielder Luis Manuel Seijas". phxrisingfc.com. Phoenix Rising Communications. September 8, 2021. Archived from the original on November 26, 2021. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
- "Indy Eleven". Archived from the original on September 30, 2021. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
- "Tobi Adewole wechselt zum Greifswalder FC" (in German). Greifswalder FC. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- Ajom, Jacob (April 21, 2018). "Tobi Adewole: It'll be an honour to play for Nigeria". Vanguard NGR. Retrieved January 7, 2020.