Semi Ajayi
Hull City/D/
NigeriaPlayer Info
Semi Ajayi is a Nigerian international defender who has become a rock at the back for Hull City in the English Championship. Standing at an imposing 193cm, the 32-year-old centre-back is a formidable presence, excellent in the air and strong in the tackle. His career began in England with Arsenal's youth setup before he found his footing at clubs like Rotherham United, where his performances earned him a move to West Bromwich Albion and eventually Hull City. Ajayi was a key part of the West Brom side that gained promotion to the Premier League in 2020. On the international stage, he has been a regular for Nigeria, featuring in the Africa Cup of Nations. His style combines physical dominance with surprising composure on the ball, making him a modern, ball-playing defender.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/06/30
West Bromwich Albion
Hull CitySigned
2019/07/19
Rotherham UnitedWest Bromwich Albion1650000€
Transfer
2017/06/30
Cardiff CityRotherham UnitedSigned
2017/05/30
Rotherham UnitedCardiff CityLoan Ended
2017/01/29
Cardiff CityRotherham UnitedLoan
2016/02/25
Crewe AlexandraCardiff CityLoan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Hull City
ENG EFL Championship2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
12
Games Started
9
Minutes Per Game
867
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
5
Accurate Passes Per Game
287
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
22
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
2
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
16
Interceptions Per Game
14
Clearances Per Game
50
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
4
Be Fouled Per Game
7