Patrick Olalere
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Forward
Patrick Olalere: profile
Patrick Olalere (born 28 April 1972 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Olalere made the step into senior football with Charleston Battery in 1993. He played for 8 clubs since 1993. The busiest spell of his career was at Charleston Battery (1995–1996): 28 appearances and 30 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 95 appearances and 52 goals.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Club goals per game
- 0.55 (52 in 95)
- Latest move
- South Carolina Shamrocks (1999)
- Shares a birthday with
- Edwin Ifeanyi, Almamy Touré and Djamel Zidane (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 |  Charleston Battery |
USL Championship | 15 | 5 |
| 1994 | New Orleans Storm |
A-League | 7 | – |
| 1994 | Fort Lauderdale Strikers |
American Soccer League | – | 2 |
| 1995–1996 | Charleston Battery |
USL Championship | 28 | 30 |
| 1997 | New England Revolution |
Major League Soccer | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | Jacksonville Cyclones |
A-League | 5 | 0 |
| 1997–1998 | Charleston Battery |
USL Championship | 25 | 12 |
| 1998 | Staten Island Vipers |
A-League | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | South Carolina Shamrocks |
6 | 3 | |
| — | Myrtle Beach FC |
National Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 95 | 52 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Patrick Olalere?
Patrick Olalere was born on 28 April 1972, which makes him 54 years old.
Where was Patrick Olalere born?
Patrick Olalere was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which clubs has Patrick Olalere played for?
Patrick Olalere's recorded clubs are Charleston Battery, New Orleans Storm, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, New England Revolution, Jacksonville Cyclones, Staten Island Vipers, South Carolina Shamrocks and Myrtle Beach FC.
What position does Patrick Olalere play?
Patrick Olalere played as a forward.
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