Edwin Olamide Agbaje (born 25 January 2004) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for League of Ireland Premier Division club Drogheda United.
Career Early career A native of Edenderry, County Offaly, Agbaje began playing football with his local side Edenderry Town. He later joined League of Ireland club Shamrock Rovers before moving to Ipswich Town's Academy in 2020.
Ipswich Town He made his first-team debut for the club on 18 October 2022, when he was described as being "impressive and composed" starting on the right side of the defence in a 1–0 defeat at Cambridge United in the EFL Trophy. The East Anglian Daily Times reported that he "grew in confidence and contributed to the attack". Manager Kieran McKenna described him as a "really hungry and determined young man".
Yeovil Town loan On 27 January 2023, Agbaje joined National League side Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the season. On 22 March 2023, after suffering a season-ending injury Agbaje returned to Ipswich Town having made 10 appearances for Yeovil.
Sutton United loan On 3 September 2024, Agbaje joined National League side Sutton United on loan until January 2025. On 16 January 2025, Agbaje returned to parent club Ipswich Town following the conclusion of his loan spell, having featured just once for Sutton United due to a hamstring injury.
Sligo Rovers On 15 August 2025 he signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Sligo Rovers on a short term deal until the end of their season in November. He made 11 appearances in all competitions by the end of the season, helping them to preserve their Premier Division status on the final day of the season.https://www.extratime.com/player/stats/11140719/edwin_agbaje/?results=2025#detailed
Drogheda United On 15 December 2025, it was announced that Agbaje had signed for fellow League of Ireland Premier Division club Drogheda United on a two-year-contract.https://droghedaunited.ie/edwin-agbaje/
Style of play Agbaje is an athletic right-back. He has also played as a centre back.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsIpswich Town2022–23League One00100010202023–24Championship000000—002024–25Premier League000000—00Total0010001020Yeovil Town (loan)2022–23National League100——00100Sutton United (loan)2024–25National League1000—0010Sligo Rovers2025LOI Premier Division9020——110Drogheda United2026LOI Premier Division0000—2020Career total200300030260
Honours Individual Ipswich Town Young Player of the Year: 2022–23
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