Junior Ajayi: profile
Junior Ajayi (born 29 January 1996 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward and midfielder for Smouha SC.
Ajayi's senior club career began in 2015 at CS Sfaxien. He has played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2015. The busiest spell of his career was at Al Ahly SC (2016–2021): 103 appearances and 30 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 137 appearances and 44 goals.
At international level, Ajayi has represented Nigeria (2018), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2018 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 2015–present (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Tunisia, Egypt and Libya
- Club goals per game
- 0.32 (44 in 137)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 73% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al-Nasser SC (2022)
- Shares a birthday with
- Akor Adams, Somen Tchoyi and Mohamed Abou Gabal (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 |  CS Sfaxien |
Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 | 28 | 10 |
| 2016–2021 |  Al Ahly SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 103 | 30 |
| 2022 |  Al-Nasser SC |
Libyan Premier League | – | – |
| 2022– | Smouha SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 6 | 4 |
| Total | 137 | 44 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |  Nigeria |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Junior Ajayi?
Junior Ajayi was born on 29 January 1996, which makes him 30 years old.
Where was Junior Ajayi born?
Junior Ajayi was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Junior Ajayi play for?
Junior Ajayi plays international football for Nigeria. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Junior Ajayi played for?
Junior Ajayi's recorded clubs are CS Sfaxien, Al Ahly SC, Al-Nasser SC and Smouha SC.
What team does Junior Ajayi play for now?
According to the latest data, Junior Ajayi plays for Smouha SC.
How tall is Junior Ajayi?
Junior Ajayi is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Junior Ajayi play?
Junior Ajayi plays as a forward and midfielder.
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