Joshua Kayode

**Joshua Akinola Ogunfaolu-Kayode** (born 4 May 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League Two club Carlisle United, on loan from Rotherham United. Born in Nigeria, Kayode represents Ireland internationally.

## Career

Kayode was born in Lagos, Nigeria, however, he grew up in Dublin, Ireland before moving to start his career in the youth team of Rotherham United. He made his professional debut in August 2017 in the EFL Trophy defeat to Manchester City U21. On 20 November 2017 he signed his first professional contract, a deal until the summer of 2020. On 19 September 2018, he joined National League side Chesterfield on a one-month youth loan. In early August 2019 he joined National League North side Gateshead on loan until January 2020, with conditions attached that meant he could still feature for Rotherham in the EFL Trophy. After returning from Gateshead, Kayode signed a new 2 and-a-half year deal extending his stay at Rotherham United until the summer of 2022. He then moved on loan to League Two side Carlisle United for the remainder of the 2019–20 season. This loan was formally extended in May 2020 to cover any potential extension to the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On 4 August 2020, Kayode returned to Carlisle United, on a one-year loan. In April 2021 whilst on loan at Carlisle, Kayode signed a new contract with *the Millers* that would keep him at the club until the end of the 2023–24 season.

## International career

Kayode was called up the Republic of Ireland under-21 team for the first time in October 2020, for the European Championship qualifier against Italy. He was called up for a second time in November 2020, making his debut from the bench against Iceland under-21 on 15 November 2020. He made his full debut and scored his first under-21 international goal on 18 November 2020, against Luxembourg under-21 in Luxembourg City.

He remains eligible to represent the Nigeria national football team having been born in Lagos, Nigeria.

## Career statistics

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## References

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1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Kayode pens professional deal. Rotherham United FC (20 November 2018). Retrieved on July 7, 2019.
2. ↑ Kayode moves out on loan to Chesterfield. Rotherham United FC (19 September 2018). Retrieved on July 7, 2019.
3. ↑ Joshua Kayode heads out on loan. Rotherham United F.C.. Retrieved on August 3, 2019.
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5. ↑ Kayode extends loan period with Carlisle United. Rotherham United F.C. (15 May 2020).
6. ↑ https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2020/august/loan-a-familiar-face-is-in-for-the-season/ Template:Bare URL inline
7. ↑ JJ pens long-term Millers deal (15 April 2021).
8. ↑ Carlisle Utd striker gets international call-up. newsandstar.co.uk (2 October 2020). Retrieved on October 15, 2020.
9. ↑ Under-21 | Late Iceland goal sinks Ireland. Football Association of Ireland (15 November 2020).
10. ↑ Republic of Ireland U21s sign off Euro qualifying campaign. BBC Sport (18 November 2020).
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14. ↑ Gateshead 6-0 Ramsbottom United. Gateshead FC (21 September 2019). Retrieved on June 7, 2020.
15. ↑ Kidsgrove Athletic 0-1 Gateshead. Gateshead FC (5 October 2019). Retrieved on June 7, 2020.
16. ↑ Halesowen Town 1-0 Gateshead. Gateshead FC (23 November 2019). Retrieved on June 7, 2020.
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## External links

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