Gboly Ariyibi
 Ariyibi Playing for Chesterfield in July 2016 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Omogbolahan Gregory Ariyibi[1] | ||
| Date of birth | January 18, 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Arlington, Virginia, United States[2] | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Chesterfield | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2013 | Southampton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2014 | Leeds United | 2 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Tranmere Rovers (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2014– | Chesterfield | 75 | (3) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2014 | United States U20 | 1 | (0) |
| 2015– | United States U23 | 4 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 04:24, September 28, 2016 (UTC). | |||
Omogbolahan Gregory "Gboly" Ariyibi (born January 18, 1995) is an American professional association football player who plays for English club Chesterfield and United States U23's as a winger.
Club career
Born in Arlington, Virginia in the United States,[2] Ariyibi started his youth career at English club Southampton in 2005 after being spotted playing for Oxford youth side Quarry Rovers.[3] He came through the youth ranks with future first team regulars Luke Shaw and James Ward-Prowse.[4] Ariyibi progressed through to the Under 21's team. He was named as one of Southampton's home-grown Under 21 players for the 2012–13 season in the official squad list.[5]
After being released by Southampton, with Mauricio Pochettino deciding against offering Ariyibi a permanent contract,[6] Ariyibi joined several league clubs on trial including Bolton Wanderers.[7] He also joined UK Football Finder FC to help in enlisting a club.[8]
Leeds United
In December 11, 2013, Ariyibi signed for Leeds United until the end of the season after a short trial spell.[9][10] Upon signing for Leeds, manager Brian McDermott described Ariybi as an exciting player, very, very quick. He’s a great lad too.[11] He was given squad number 27 and on Boxing Day 2013 he was named as an unused substitute against Blackpool.[12][13]
On December 29, 2013, Ariybi made his Leeds debut coming on as a second-half substitute against Nottingham Forest.[14] On March 25, 2014, Ariyibi joined Tranmere Rovers on loan until the end of the season.[15]
On May 16, 2014, Ariyibi was released by Leeds United.[16]
Chesterfield
On August 29, 2014, Ariyibi joined Football League One side Chesterfield on a 12-month contract after turning down a deal at Premier League club Burnley.[17][18]
International career
Ariyibi was born in the United States, but is also eligible to play for Nigeria through heritage and England through upbringing.[19] Ariybi stated in 2013 that he wanted to break into the United States youth setup.[20]
He debuted for the United States under-20 team in 2014. In 2015, he debuted for the United States under-23 team.
Career statistics
- As of match played November 22, 2016
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Leeds United | 2013–14[21] | Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Tranmere Rovers (loan) | 2013–14[21] | League One | 2 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Chesterfield | 2014–15 | League One | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| 2015–16 | 38 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 3 | ||
| 2016–17 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 | ||
| Total | 74 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 81 | 4 | ||
| Career total | 78 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 85 | 4 | ||
References
- ↑ "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/12/2013 and 31/12/2013" (PDF). The Football League. January 2014. p. 1. Retrieved April 28, 2014.
- 1 2 http://www.ussoccer.com/players/2015/08/28/10/03/gboly-ariyibi
- ↑ "Saints U18s 4–2 Man Utd U18s: Report". Southampton FC Official Site. February 16, 2013. Retrieved February 16, 2013.
- ↑ "£4m-rated Shaw on show at Sholing?". Daily Echo. July 10, 2012. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
- ↑ "Premier League roll call 2012–2013: Every top flight player from the official squad lists". Daily Mail. September 5, 2012. Retrieved September 5, 2012.
- ↑ "2012/13 Released List". Southampton FC Official Site. June 4, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Leeds United sign ex-Saints trainee Ariyibi". Yorkshire Evening Post. December 12, 2013. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
- ↑ "UKFF's Ariyibi Signs Pro Contract With Leeds Utd". UK Football Finder Football Club. December 11, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
- ↑ "Leeds United: Gboly Ariyibi signs short-term contract". BBC Sport. December 13, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ↑ "Leeds sign Gboly Ariyibi on a short-term deal". Sky Sports. December 13, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ↑ "New Leeds short-term signing in training today". Yorkshire Evening Post. December 13, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ↑ "Lee Peltier goal seals away point for United...". Leeds United A.F.C. December 26, 2013. Retrieved December 26, 2013.
- ↑ "Brian McDermott on Alex Mowatt and Gboly Ariyibi". Leeds United A.F.C. December 28, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2013.
- ↑ "LATE GOAL STUNS UNITED: United hit by Derbyshire stunner...". Leeds United Official Website. December 29, 2013. Retrieved December 29, 2013.
- ↑ "Leeds United: Gboly Ariyibi joins Tranmere Rovers on loan". BBC Sport. March 25, 2014. Retrieved March 26, 2014.
- ↑ "SEVEN RELEASED BY UNITED". Leeds United AFC. May 16, 2014.
- ↑ Gboly Ariyibi: Ex-Leeds winger joins Chesterfield
- ↑ Winger Joins Spireites
- ↑ "Ex-Quarry youngster making his mark at Leeds". Oxford Mail. January 8, 2014. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
- ↑ "95 Yank looking for success in England". O When The Yanks. August 23, 2013. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
- 1 2 "Games played by Gboly Ariyibi in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Retrieved January 3, 2014.
