Iyiola Adebayo

**Last statistical update: 11:36, 9 November 2023 (UTC)**

**Iyiola El-Ameen Adebayo** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United**.

## Career

### Pre-HTU

Adebayo joined the West Ham United academy in 2011 at the age of 8, having impressed a scout during a community session that the club had put on. He played for *The Hammers* for a decade, notably featuring at U18, U21 and U23 level. His last league goal for West Ham at youth level came in an U18 Premier League Cup group stage match at home against Tottenham Hotspur U18 on 28 September 2019, as he netted the winner in a 2–1 win at the Little Heath Sports Ground in Romford. Just over a week after that goal, he played for the U21s in an EFL Trophy defeat to Cheltenham Town on 8 October. Adebayo was released at the end of the 2020–21 season.

### HTU

2021–22
In mid-2021, Adebayo completed a move to Hashtag United; as the club had just been promoted to the Isthmian League - North Division. The midfielder made his debut on 28 August in a league defeat away to Dereham Town, coming off the bench to replace Bradley Marriott with 12 minutes remaining. After again coming off the bench two days later as HTU lost at home to Brentwood Town, Adebayo made his first start in a four-goal loss on the road versus Canvey Island on 11 September. 9 further appearances followed under manager Jay Devereux, prior to the midfielder departing on loan in February 2022. Upon his return in April, the midfielder appeared in 3 of the club's last 4 competitive matches of 2021–22.

2022–23
Adebayo came into the 2022–23 season with an ankle injury, missing the early stages of pre-season before travelling with the squad in mid-July for The Bulls Cup in Jersey; however, he wouldn't feature after suffering a set back with the injury in training. He would eventually feature in a friendly defeat on 2 August against Aveley. After spending much of the season out on loan with Frenford, Adebayo's permanent departure from *The Tags* was officialised on 17 May 2023.

### Post-HTU

Frenford (loan)
Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South side Frenford announced the loan signing of Adebayo on 11 February 2022; as he joined alongside teammate Simon Peddie. He debuted as a starter in a 5–0 loss away to Ipswich Wanderers on 12 February, prior to scoring his first senior goal on 4 March as Frenford drew 1–1 away to May & Baker. During his time at the club, Adebayo also participated in league fixtures against Holland, Harwich & Parkeston, Park View, Cornard United and AFC Sudbury Reserves.

White Ensign (loan)
In November 2022, Adebayo headed on loan to the Essex Senior League with White Ensign. His first appearance for the club arrived on 5 November in a four-goal defeat on the road to Redbridge, which was 1 of 6 appearances he made for them across the final months of the year. Adebayo concluded the season with 15 games as they placed 13th.

White Ensign
Following his release from HTU, Adebayo signed permanently with Essex Senior League outfit White Ensign on 24 June 2023.

## Style of Play

Adebayo is a central midfielder, though is capable of playing at centre-back.

## Personal Life

Adebayo was born in Lagos, Nigeria. As part of his HTU signing initiation, the midfielder sung "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction. His favourite team is Manchester United, with Wayne Rooney being his footballing idol. In a matchday programme on 18 September 2021, he noted that Chinese was his favourite food, Rod Wave was his favourite musician and The Matrix (1999) was his favourite film. Adebayo has previously worked as a sales manager.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

'*Other Cups' includes competitions like the FA Trophy, the FA Vase and friendly tournaments. See also: HTUwiki:DataIssues.*

Appearances (17)
* List of appearances of Iyiola Adebayo

## External Links

* Soccerway
* World Football

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Premier League clubs publish 2020/21 retained lists" , 4 June 2021.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Hashtag vs Felixstowe and Walton United" , 18 September 2021.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Iyiola Adebayo" .
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "iyiola adebayo - Sales Manager - M4orce Teamwear" .
5. ↑ "Iyiola Adebayo player stats - Thurlow Nunn League" .
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "The coaches reaction at the end" , 10 November 2022.
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "Jobs4Football meets Iyiola Adebayo" , 16 March 2022.
8. ↑ "WHO LEFT & WHO JOINED! - HASHTAG UNITED SQUAD UPDATE 22/23" , 11 August 2022.
9. ↑ "LEAVING THE CLUB #️⃣ Today we can announce that 5 of our current first team are departing the club. We’d like to express our sincere thanks to each of the players for their individual involvement across the last 2 years" , 17 May 2023.
10. ↑ "Frenford are pleased to announce the signings of IYIOLA ADEBAYO and SIMON PEDDIE" , 11 February 2022.
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Iyiola Adebayo player stats" .
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Iyiola El-Ameen Adebayo player stats" .
13. ↑ "We are delighted to introduce our summer signings," , 24 June 2023.