Taiwo Awoniyi: profile
Taiwo Awoniyi (born 12 August 1997 in Ilorin, Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward for Nottingham Forest F.C..
Awoniyi made the step into senior football with FSV Frankfurt in 2015. He has played for 8 clubs in 4 countries since 2015. His most appearances came at 1. FC Union Berlin (2021–2022), where he made 43 appearances and scored 20 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 182 appearances and 54 goals.
At international level, Awoniyi has represented Nigeria (2021–present), earning 10 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Sudan on 15 January 2022 (Africa Cup of Nations). He also played for Nigeria at under-17, under-20 and under-23 level.
Ilorin has produced 10 footballers in our database, including Juwon Oshaniwa, Chukwuma Akabueze and Saidat Adegoke.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2021 (aged about 24)
- First international goal
- 2022 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 2015–present (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.30 (54 in 182)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 64% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Nottingham Forest F.C. (2022)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mario Balotelli, Djibril Cissé and Samuel Moutoussamy (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 |  FSV Frankfurt |
2. Bundesliga | 14 | 1 |
| 2015–2021 |  Liverpool F.C. |
Premier League | 0 | 0 |
| 2016–2017 | N.E.C. | Eredivisie | 22 | 3 |
| 2017–2018 |  Royal Excel Mouscron |
Challenger Pro League | 31 | 10 |
| 2018–2019 | KAA Gent |
Belgian Pro League | 22 | 3 |
| 2019 | Royal Excel Mouscron |
Challenger Pro League | 16 | 11 |
| 2019–2020 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 |
Bundesliga | 12 | 1 |
| 2020–2021 | 1. FC Union Berlin |
Bundesliga | 22 | 5 |
| 2021–2022 | 1. FC Union Berlin |
Bundesliga | 43 | 20 |
| 2022– | Nottingham Forest F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 182 | 54 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 |  Nigeria U17 |
Under-17 | 8 | 4 |
| 2015 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | 9 | 7 |
| 2015– | Nigeria U23 |
Under-23 | – | – |
| 2021– | Nigeria |
Senior | 10 | 2 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Jan 2022 | Nigeria 3–1 Sudan | 45 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Taiwo Awoniyi?
Taiwo Awoniyi was born on 12 August 1997, which makes him 29 years old.
Where was Taiwo Awoniyi born?
Taiwo Awoniyi was born in Ilorin, Nigeria.
Which national team does Taiwo Awoniyi play for?
Taiwo Awoniyi plays international football for Nigeria. He has 10 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Taiwo Awoniyi played for?
Taiwo Awoniyi's recorded clubs are FSV Frankfurt, Liverpool F.C., N.E.C., Royal Excel Mouscron, KAA Gent, 1. FSV Mainz 05, 1. FC Union Berlin and Nottingham Forest F.C..
What team does Taiwo Awoniyi play for now?
According to the latest data, Taiwo Awoniyi plays for Nottingham Forest F.C..
How tall is Taiwo Awoniyi?
Taiwo Awoniyi is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Taiwo Awoniyi play?
Taiwo Awoniyi plays as a forward.
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