Jili Buyabu (born 9 August 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a wing-back for Rochdale on loan from EFL Championship club Sheffield United.

Career

Buyabu began his career with Hornchurch in the Isthmian League in September 2021.[2][3] After an impressive start with Hornchurch, he transferred to Sheffield United on 21 December 2021 signing a two-and-a-half-year contract.[4] In December 2022, he started training with their senior side.[5] He made his professional debut with Sheffield United as a substitute in a 2–1 win over Birmingham City on 8 May 2023.[6]

He was loaned to Scottish Premiership club Motherwell on 1 February 2024.[7] On 21 February 2024, Buyabu returned to his parent club Sheffield United from Motherwell for personal reasons.[8]

On 12 October 2024, Buyabu joined National League side Rochdale on an initial one-month loan deal.[9] On 7 November 2024, this was extended until the end of January 2025[10] and on 1 February, extended until the end of the season.[11]

Career statistics

As of match played 30 August 2023
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hornchurch 2021–22[3] IL Premier Division 13 2 3 1 — 1[a] 0 17 3
Sheffield United 2022–23[12] Championship 1 0 0 0 0 0 — 1 0
2023–24[12] Premier League 0 0 0 0 1 0 — 1 0
Motherwell 2023-24 Scottish Premiership 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Career total 14 2 3 1 1 0 2 0 20 3
  1. ^ Appearance in FA Trophy

References

  1. ^ "2023/24 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
  2. ^ Wilding, Toby (18 December 2021). "Sheffield United set to win transfer race for midfielder". FootballLeagueWorld.
  3. ^ a b "Hornchurch | Appearances | Jili Buyabu | 2021–2022". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Hornchurch youngster Jili Buyabu signs for Sheffield United". Romford Recorder.
  5. ^ "Jili Buyabu: Sheffield United's newest face was looked at by Chelsea and Nottingham Forest". Sheffield United News. 27 October 2022.
  6. ^ "Birmingham 1 - 2 Sheff Utd | Football". the Guardian.
  7. ^ "Buyabu joins Motherwell on loan". www.bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  8. ^ "JILI BUYABU RETURNS TO SHEFFIELD UNITED". motherwellfc.co.uk. Motherwell F.C. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  9. ^ "Dale Complete Loan Signing Of Jili Buyabu". rochdaleafc.co.uk. 12 October 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Jili Buyabu Extends Loan Stay". Rochdale AFC. 7 November 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  11. ^ "Jili Buyabu Extends Loan From Sheffield United". Rochdale AFC. 1 February 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  12. ^ a b Jili Buyabu at Soccerway. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jili_Buyabu
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