James Olayinka
Derry City/M/
EnglandPlayer Info
James Olayinka is an English midfielder playing for League of Ireland Premier Division side Derry City, valued at around €150,000. Born on October 5, 2000, the 24-year-old stands 175 cm tall and weighs 70 kg, offering energy and box-to-box capabilities from central midfield. His formative years were spent in the Arsenal academy, where he developed a technically sound and competitive style of play. He gained senior experience through loan spells at Northampton Town and Southend United before seeking a permanent move to continue his development. Key career stats include his EFL appearances and now his integration into the League of Ireland. While yet to claim major senior honors, his background at a top academy speaks to his quality. Olayinka is a dynamic midfielder, comfortable in possession and diligent without it. At Derry City, James Olayinka is a key player, aiming to use his platform in Ireland to showcase his talents and potentially earn a move back to the football league in England.
Overview
Honors
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Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/12/31
Waterford United
Derry CitySigned
2024/12/31
Free playerWaterford UnitedSigned
2024/06/30
Cheltenham TownFree playerTerminated
2022/08/31
Arsenal U21Cheltenham TownSigned
2021/05/30
Southend UnitedArsenal U21Loan Ended
2020/10/15
Arsenal U21Southend UnitedLoan
Matches
Competition
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Round
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Statistics
Derry City UEFA Europa League2026-2027
Matches
Games Played
1
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
90
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
0
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
0