Ayodeji Joshua Oluwapelumi Akinola Elerewe (born 14 September 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Lincoln City.
Career Charlton Athletic Elerewe joined the youth academy of Charlton Athletic at the age of 13, and worked his way up their youth categories. Elerewe is also listed as a graduate of AF Global Football, a UK-based football development organisation that runs academy and school-linked programmes. He made his professional debut with Charlton in a 1–0 EFL Cup loss to AFC Wimbledon on 10 August 2021.
Wealdstone (loan) On 30 July 2022, Elerewe joined National League side Wealdstone on loan until 2 January 2023. He made his Wealdstone debut on 6 August 2022, in a 3–2 win over Bromley. On 7 November 2022, it was confirmed that Charlton had recalled Elerewe due to injuries at the club.
Bromley (loans) On 3 March 2023, Elerewe joined National League side Bromley on loan until the end of the 2022–23 season.
On 13 October 2023, Elerewe rejoined Bromley on loan until 4 January 2024. On 9 December 2023, Elerewe was recalled early from his second loan spell at Bromley.
Bromley On 2 February 2024, Elerewe joined Bromley on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee with a sell-on clause.
Lincoln City On 25 January 2026, Elerewe joined League One side Lincoln City on a deal until 2029, with a one-year option, signing for an undisclosed fee. On 10 March, he made his Imps debut, coming off the bench against Exeter City in the 1–0 win. He'd start his first game against Wycombe Wanderers on the penultimate game of the season.
Personal life Born in England, Elerewe is of Nigerian descent.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCharlton Athletic2021–22League One302010501102022–23League One00000010102023–24League One2000002040Total50201080160Wealdstone (loan)2022–23National League13010—00140Bromley (loan)2022–23National League10100—2Two appearances in National League play-offs1122Bromley (loan)2023–24National League8210—0092Bromley2023–24National League2000—00202024–25League Two1711000001812025–26League Two192101121234Total566301142649Lincoln City2025–26League One100———1002026–27Championship800020—100Total180002000200Career total92660411221149
Honours Lincoln City EFL League One: 2025–26
Bromley EFL League Two: 2025–26
Individual EFL League One Apprentice of the Season: 2021–22
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