Nehemiah Said Oriola II (born 11 June 2007) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or winger for the academy of club Brighton & Hove Albion. Born in England, Oriola has Nigerian and Ghanaian heritage through his parents.
Early life Oriola was born on 11 June 2007. Born in England, he is of Nigerian descent through his father and Ghanaian descent through his mother. Oriola has two younger siblings, a younger brother and a younger sister.
Career As a youth player, Oriola joined the youth academy of Premier League side West Ham United. Following his stint there, he joined the youth academy of Premier League side Manchester United at the age of thirteen.
During September 2023, Oriola joined the youth academy of Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion.
Style of play Oriola plays as a midfielder or winger. English news website SussexWorld wrote in 2025 that he is "left winger by trade... [and] can also play on the right or in attacking midfield".
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBrighton & Hove Albion U212025–26—10102026–27—1010Total—2020Brighton & Hove Albion2025–26Premier League100000—10Career total1000002030
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