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