James Adeniyi
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Midfielder
James Adeniyi: profile
James Adeniyi (born 20 December 1992 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Adeniyi made the step into senior football with KS Bylis Ballsh in 2012. He played for 4 clubs since 2012. His most appearances came at KF Laçi (2014–2016), where he made 55 appearances and scored 24 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 89 appearances and 27 goals.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Club goals per game
- 0.30 (27 in 89)
- Latest move
- KF Skënderbeu (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Geremi, Mohammed Muntari and Oumar Diakité (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 |  KS Bylis Ballsh |
Albanian First Division | 22 | 1 |
| 2012–2013 | FK Tomori |
Albanian First Division | 12 | 2 |
| 2014–2016 | KF Laçi |
Albanian Superliga | 55 | 24 |
| 2016– | KF Skënderbeu |
Albanian Superliga | – | – |
| Total | 89 | 27 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Nigeria U17 |
Under-17 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is James Adeniyi?
James Adeniyi was born on 20 December 1992, which makes him 33 years old.
Where was James Adeniyi born?
James Adeniyi was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which clubs has James Adeniyi played for?
James Adeniyi's recorded clubs are KS Bylis Ballsh, FK Tomori, KF Laçi and KF Skënderbeu.
How tall is James Adeniyi?
James Adeniyi is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does James Adeniyi play?
James Adeniyi played as a midfielder.
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