Michael Adedokun (born 27 May 2001) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for CF Montréal, a Major League Soccer club.

Early life

Adedokun was born in Eruwa, Nigeria.[1] In 2010, he was noticed by a coach from one of Nigeria's top soccer academies and was invited to join their program.[2]

College career

In 2021, Adedokun began attending the University of Dayton in the United States, where he played for the men's soccer team.[3] He was twice named their Student Athlete of the Week.[4][5] In 2021, he was named to the Atlantic 10 Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll and in 2022 he was named to the Atlantic 10 Conference All-Tournament Team.[3]

In 2023, he transferred to Ohio State University to play for the men's soccer team.[6] He made his debut on August 24, 2023, against the Cal State Northridge Matadors.[7] He scored his first goal for Ohio State on September 19, 2023, in a victory over the Kentucky Wildcats.[8] At the end of the season, he was selected to the All-Big Ten Second Team.[9] In October 2024, he earned Big Ten Conference Offensive Player of the Week.[10] At the end of the 2024 season, he was named the Big Ten Midfielder of the Year and named to the All-Big Ten First Team, All-North Region First Team, and a First Team All-American.[11][12][13] He also won the MAC Hermann Trophy as the top college player in 2024.[14][15]

Club career

In 2021, Adedokun played with the Dayton Dutch Lions in USL League Two.[16] In 2022, Adedokun played with Fort Wayne FC in USL League Two.[17] In 2023, he played for the Flint City Bucks.[18]

At the 2025 MLS SuperDraft, Adedokun was selected in the first round (13th overall) by CF Montréal.[19][20] In January 2025, he signed a one-year contract with the club with options for 2026 through 2028.[21][22]

Career statistics

As of July 30, 2023
Club Season League Playoffs National Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Dayton Dutch Lions 2021[16] USL League Two 7 0 — — — 7 0
Fort Wayne FC 2022[17] USL League Two 9 3 — — — 9 3
Flint City Bucks 2023[23] USL League Two 11 3 4 1 — — 15 4
Career total 27 6 4 1 0 0 0 0 31 7

References

  1. ^ Alao, Olusola (27 December 2024). "Michael Adedokun joins Sunusi at MLS club CF Montreal". Score Nigeria.
  2. ^ Geyer, Ellen (23 April 2024). "Gray Matter: Michael Adedokun, from the fruit stand to the soccer pitch". The Lantern.
  3. ^ a b "Michael Adedokun Dayton Flyers profile". Dayton Flyers.
  4. ^ "Adedokun & Huber Honored As CollegeAdvantage Student-Athletes Of The Week". Dayton Flyers. 3 November 2021.
  5. ^ "Adedokun, Almodovar Honored As CollegeAdvantage Student-Athletes Of The Week". Dayton Flyers. 9 November 2022.
  6. ^ "Michael Adedokun Ohio State profile". Ohio State Buckeyes.
  7. ^ "Ohio State Starts Season With a 1-all Draw vs. CSUN". Ohio State Buckeyes. 24 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Ohio State Takes Down No. 24 Kentucky, 3-0". Ohio State Buckeyes. 19 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Wootton Repeats, Several Buckeyes Earn Big Ten Honors". Ohio State Buckeyes. 3 November 2023.
  10. ^ "Adedokun Earns Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week". Ohio State Buckeyes. 29 October 2024.
  11. ^ "Nine Buckeyes Earn Big Ten Honors". Ohio State Buckeyes. 8 November 2024.
  12. ^ "Five Buckeyes Named to All-North Region Team". Ohio State Buckeyes. 10 December 2024.
  13. ^ "Adedokun/Magnusson Named USC 2024 1st Team All-Americans". Ohio State Buckeyes. 15 December 2024.
  14. ^ Kennedy, Paul (5 January 2025). "Kate Faasse and Michael Adedokun win MAC Hermann Trophy awards". Soccer America.
  15. ^ "Adedokun Named 2024 MAC Hermann Trophy Winner". Ohio State Buckeyes. 3 January 2025.
  16. ^ a b "Dayton Dutch Lions 2021 Stats". USL League Two.
  17. ^ a b "Michael Adedokun 2022 USL2 Stats". USL League Two.
  18. ^ "Flint City Bucks, Flint City AFC stay undefeated". Flint City Bucks. 6 June 2023.
  19. ^ "MLS : Manu Duah le 1er choix du super repêchage, Michael Adedokun à Montréal" [MLS: Manu Duah the 1st choice of the super draft, Michael Adedokun in Montreal]. RDS (in French). 20 December 2024.
  20. ^ "CF Montréal selects Michael Adedokun, Arik Duncan, Caden Grabfelder and Arthur Duquenne in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft". CF Montréal. 20 December 2024.
  21. ^ "CF Montréal signs Michael Adedokun". CF Montréal. 4 January 2025.
  22. ^ "CF Montréal sign first-round draft pick, MAC Hermann Trophy winner Michael Adedokun to first-team deal". Canadian Soccer Daily. 4 January 2025.
  23. ^ "League Schedule". USL League Two.
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