Olatunji Oluwasehun Akinola (born 21 November 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for side Woking.

Career West Ham United Akinola first played for Brimsdown Rovers in north London, at around aged seven or eight, before joining West Ham United as a nine-year old.

Akinola was promoted to the under-18 squad at the age of 15, made over 50 appearances at under-23 level and who made his maiden first-team appearance in a pre-season win over Wycombe Wanderers in August 2020. He played in the EFL Trophy against Colchester United in September 2020. His departure from West Ham at the end of June 2021 was announced on 4 June 2021.

Leyton Orient Akinola signed for Leyton Orient on loan from West Ham United in October 2020. He made his debut against Barrow on 10 October 2020.

Partick Thistle In August 2021, Akinola signed a one-year deal with Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle. Akinola scored the first professional goal of his career, opening the scoring as Thistle won 2–0 away to Stranraer in the Scottish Challenge Cup.

Akinola signed a one-year contract extension with Thistle in January 2022. On 25 January 2023, Akinola left Thistle by mutual consent.

Woking In July 2023, following a successful trial period, Akinola joined Woking.

Style of play During his time at the club, West Ham described Akinola as "tall and composed" and a "ball-playing" centre-back.

Personal life Akinola is of Nigerian descent.

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWest Ham United U212020–21–2Appearances in the EFL Trophy020West Ham United2020–21Premier League00—00—00Leyton Orient (loan)2020–21League Two330100000340Partick Thistle2021–22Scottish Championship28020004Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup; two appearances in the Premiership playoffs13412022–23Scottish Championship6010301One appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup.0110Total340303051451Woking2023–24National League33430—103742024–25National League40220—805022025–26National League41120—805112026–27National League4000—2060Total118770001901447Career total1837110302612248

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