Rasheedat Ajibade
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Forward
Rasheedat Ajibade: profile
Rasheedat Ajibade (born 8 December 1999 in Mushin, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Ajibade's senior club career began in 2013 at FC Robo. She played for 3 clubs in 3 countries between 2013 and 2025. The busiest spell of her career was at Atlético Madrid (2021–2025): 54 appearances and 16 goals. Across all recorded club spells she totals 93 appearances and 28 goals.
At international level, Ajibade represented Nigeria (women) (2018–present), earning 26 caps and scoring 6 goals. She also played for Nigeria at women's under-17 level.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2018 (aged about 19)
- Club career
- 2013–2025 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Nigeria, Norway and Spain
- Club goals per game
- 0.30 (28 in 93)
- Height
- 160 cm — taller than 3% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Atlético Madrid (2021)
- Shares a birthday with
- Cyriel Dessers, Salomon Olembé and Marco Abreu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2018 | FC Robo |
Nigeria Women Premier League | – | – |
| 2019–2020 |  Avaldsnes IL |
Toppserien | 39 | 12 |
| 2021–2025 |  Atlético Madrid |
La Liga | 54 | 16 |
| Total | 93 | 28 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2016 | Nigeria U17 (women) |
Women's under-17 | 7 | 2 |
| 2018– | Nigeria (women) |
Senior women's | 26 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Rasheedat Ajibade?
Rasheedat Ajibade was born on 8 December 1999, which makes her 26 years old.
Where was Rasheedat Ajibade born?
Rasheedat Ajibade was born in Mushin, Nigeria.
Which national team does Rasheedat Ajibade play for?
Rasheedat Ajibade played international football for Nigeria (women). She has 26 caps and 6 goals on record.
Which clubs has Rasheedat Ajibade played for?
Rasheedat Ajibade's recorded clubs are FC Robo, Avaldsnes IL and Atlético Madrid.
How tall is Rasheedat Ajibade?
Rasheedat Ajibade is 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) tall.
What position does Rasheedat Ajibade play?
Rasheedat Ajibade played as a forward.
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