Timothy Olaoluwa Akinola (born 8 May 2001) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Solihull Moors on loan from EFL League Two club Chesterfield.[3]
Career
Akinola was born in Lokoja, Nigeria.[4] He played youth football with Lincoln City and Huddersfield Town, before signing for Arsenal in summer 2020.[4][5][6] After playing for Arsenal under-23s,[7] he moved on loan to Scottish club Dundee United in January 2022.[4][8][9] Akinola initially believed he had signed for the club's city rivals Dundee.[10]
After one 45-minute appearance for Dundee United which saw him substituted at half-time, Akinola returned to Arsenal in March 2022 due to injury.[11][12] He later underwent surgery.[13] In August 2022, he joined Chesterfield in the National League on a season-long loan, making his debut as a substitute against Oldham Athletic.[14]
He permanently switch to Qatari side Al Bidda in September 2023.[15]
Return to Chesterfield
On 16 May 2024, it was confirmed he would return to Chesterfield on a one-year deal with an option.[16]
On 29 August 2024, he signed for National League side Dagenham & Redbridge on a season-long loan becoming the club's fifteenth signing of the summer.[17] In February 2025, he joined National League club Solihull Moors on an initial one-month loan.[18]
Career statistics
- As of match played 18 January 2025[19]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup[a] | League Cup[b] | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Lincoln City | 2018–19 | League Two | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arsenal U21 | 2020–21 | — | — | — | — | 4[c] | 0 | 4 | 0 | |||
| 2021–22 | — | — | — | — | 3[c] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 2022–23 | — | — | — | — | 1[c] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Total | — | — | — | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |||||
| Dundee United (loan) | 2021–22 | Scottish Premiership | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Chesterfield (loan) | 2022–23 | National League | 26 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 1[d] | 0 | 31 | 0 | |
| Al Bidda | 2023–24 | Qatari Second Division | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7 | 0 | ||
| Chesterfield | 2024–25 | League Two | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dagenham & Redbridge (loan) | 2024–25 | National League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Career total | 41 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 57 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ "2022/23 Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
- ^ "England - T. Akinola - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
- ^ Tim Akinola at Soccerbase
- ^ a b c "Tim Akinola joins Dundee United on loan". Tim Akinola joins Dundee United on loan.
- ^ Smith, George (17 August 2020). "Tim Akinola profiled as midfield starlet completes Arsenal transfer move". Football.London.
- ^ "Arsenal coach hails Under-23 star who already has 'champion mentality'". HITC. 31 December 2021.
- ^ Football, Planet (2 October 2021). "Watch: Arsenal youngster Tim Akinola pulls out double Zidane turn for U23s". Planet Football.
- ^ "UNITED SEAL LOAN DEAL FOR AKINOLA". Dundee United Football Club.
- ^ "Tim Akinola: Dundee United's new loan signing from Arsenal profiled". www.scotsman.com.
- ^ Meighan, Nicola (31 January 2022). "'There's two Dundees': Akinola ready for United start after mix-up".
- ^ Temple, Alan. "Tim Akinola returns to Arsenal as Dundee United loan falls flat".
- ^ Burns, Scott (1 April 2022). "Tim Akinola Dundee United deal over". scottishdailyexpress.
- ^ Temple, Alan. "Arsenal kid Tim Akinola undergoes surgery as reason for Dundee United exit is laid bare".
- ^ Norcliffe, Liam (7 September 2022). "Chesterfield coach says young Arsenal loanee has similarities to top Chelsea midfielder". Derbyshire Times. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ "Tim Akinola joins Al Bidda on permanent deal". Tim Akinola joins Al Bidda on permanent deal. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
- ^ "Midfielder Rejoins Spirites". chesterfield.co.uk. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "Daggers Sign Tim Akinola". daggers.co.uk. 29 August 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "Moors Secure Akinola On Loan". www.solihullmoorsfc.co.uk. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ "Tim Akinola". Soccerbase. Perform Group. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
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