Gbenga Arokoyo: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Gbenga Arokoyo: profile

Gbenga Arokoyo (born 1 November 1992 in Kabba, Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a defender for Umeå IK.

Arokoyo made the step into senior football with Kwara United F.C. in 2010. He has played for 8 clubs in 4 countries since 2010. The busiest spell of his career was at Mjällby AIF (2012–2014): 48 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 82 appearances and 2 goals.

Key facts

Club career: 2010–present (17 seasons)
Countries played in: 4: Nigeria, Sweden, Turkey and United States
Club goals per game: 0.02 (2 in 82)
Latest move: Umeå IK (2021)
Shares a birthday with: Nordi Mukiele, Ernest Nuamah and Marie-Antoinette Katoto (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2010–2012	Kwara United F.C.	Nigeria Premier Football League	–	–
2012–2014	Mjällby AIF	Allsvenskan	48	0
2014–	Gaziantepspor	dissolution	–	–
2016–2017	Portland Timbers	Major League Soccer	1	–
2016–	Portland Timbers 2	MLS Next Pro	1	–
2018–2020	Kalmar FF	Allsvenskan	11	1
2021–	Umeå IK		21	1
—	Umeå FC	Ettan Fotboll	–	–
	Total		82	2

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
—	Nigeria U20	Under-20	–	–

Frequently asked questions

How old is Gbenga Arokoyo?

Gbenga Arokoyo was born on 1 November 1992, which makes him 33 years old.

Where was Gbenga Arokoyo born?

Gbenga Arokoyo was born in Kabba, Nigeria.

Which clubs has Gbenga Arokoyo played for?

Gbenga Arokoyo's recorded clubs are Kwara United F.C., Mjällby AIF, Gaziantepspor, Portland Timbers, Portland Timbers 2, Kalmar FF, Umeå IK and Umeå FC.

What team does Gbenga Arokoyo play for now?

According to the latest data, Gbenga Arokoyo plays for Umeå IK.

How tall is Gbenga Arokoyo?

Gbenga Arokoyo is 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.

What position does Gbenga Arokoyo play?

Gbenga Arokoyo plays as a defender.