# Josh Oluwayemi

Oluwaferanmi Joshua Chibuzo Oluwayemi (born 13 March 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for A-League Men club Wellington Phoenix.

## Club career

Born in Waltham Forest, Oluwayemi joined Tottenham Hotspur's academy at the age of 10, subsequently coming through the club's youth ranks.
In October 2020, he started his senior career by moving on loan to National League club Maidenhead United until January 2021. In the summer of 2022, he was released by Tottenham, without having made any appearances for Spurs.
Following a successful trial at Portsmouth, on 19 July 2022 Oluwayemi joined the EFL League One club on a permanent deal, signing a one-year contract, with an option for another season. He made his league debut for Pompey on 14 January 2023, starting in a 3–0 away loss against Bolton Wanderers.
On 31 July 2023, Oluwayemi signed for National League South club Chelmsford City on loan. In November 2023, following an injury, Oluwayemi returned to Portsmouth early.
On 11 January 2024, after 9 appearances for Portsmouth, Oluwayemi joined Finnish Veikkausliiga club Lahti on a one-year contract. He left Lahti in mid-August, after having recorded 14 appearances for the club.
On 15 August 2024, Oluwayemi joined Wellington Phoenix, a New Zealand club playing in the Australian top-tier A-League Men, on a one-year deal for an undisclosed fee. On 30 October 2024, Oluwayemi's contract was renewed with the Phoenix for another year, until the end of the 2025–26 season.

## International career

Thanks to his dual citizenship, Oluwayemi can choose to represent either England or Nigeria internationally.
Oluwayemi has represented England at under-15 and under-16 level.
In July 2021, Oluwayemi was called up to the senior Nigeria side for a friendly against Mexico.

## Personal life

Oluwayemi has a younger brother, Tobi (b. 2003), who also plays as a goalkeeper: he similarly played for Tottenham's youth academy, before joining Celtic in the summer of 2019, and represented England at various youth international levels.

## Career statistics

    As of 11 January 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National cup | National cup | League cup | League cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 2020–21 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maidenhead United (loan) | 2020–21 | National League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tottenham Hotspur U21 | 2021–22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Portsmouth | 2022–23 | League One | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chelmsford City (loan) | 2023–24 | National League South | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Lahti | 2024 | Veikkausliiga | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 0 |
| Wellington Phoenix | 2024–25 | A-League Men | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 48 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
* ↑ Includes FA Cup
* ↑ Includes Finnish League Cup
* 1 2 Appearance in FA Trophy
* 1 2 Appearances in EFL Trophy