Adrian Moyosoreoluwa Ameer Akande (born 22 October 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Reading. Born in England, he has opted to play for Nigeria internationally.

Adrian Akande
Personal information
Full name Adrian Moyosoreoluwa Ameer Akande
Date of birth (2003-10-22) 22 October 2003 (age 21)[1]
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Reading
Number 37
Youth career
–2016 Crystal Palace
2016–2020 Chelsea
2020–2022 Swansea City
2022– Reading
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Reading 12 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:30, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

Career

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On 19 August 2022, Reading announced that Akande had joined their U21 set up having previously been part of Swansea City's set up.[2] Following the completion of the 2022–23 season, Akande had a clause in his contract triggered to remain at Reading for the 2023–24 season.[3]

On 23 May 2024, Reading released their retained and released list, with Akande being offered a new contract.[4] On 5 July 2024, Reading announced that they had signed new contracts with Akande.[5]

Akande made his debut for Reading on 13 August 2024, in a 2–2 draw against Colchester United in the EFL Cup.[6] On 24 August 2024, Akande made his league debut for Reading, playing 77minutes in their 3–0 defeat to Wrexham.[7]

International career

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Akande was born in England and is of Nigerian descent. He rejected English youth callups, and instead accepted one to the Nigeria U17s in advance of the 2019 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations.[8]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 1 December 2024[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Reading 2024–25 EFL League One 10 0 2 1 1 0 3[a] 0 16 1
Career total 10 0 2 1 1 0 - - 3 0 16 1
  1. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy

References

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  1. ^ "Adrian Akande". Premier League. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  2. ^ "FOUR YOUNG PROSPECTS SIGNED UP TO U21 SQUAD". readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  3. ^ "NEW DEALS OFFERED AS CONTRACTS COME TO THEIR CONCLUSION". readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 17 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  4. ^ "ACADEMY RETAINED LIST CONFIRMED". readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  5. ^ "NEW CONTRACTS SIGNED BY 11 YOUNG PLAYERS". readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 5 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Report - Colchester United (4)2-2(3) Reading". readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Report - Wrexham 3-0 Reading". readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C. 24 August 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  8. ^ https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2019/04/06/adrian-akande-dumps-england-for-nigeria/
  9. ^ Adrian Akande at Soccerway
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