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'''Abiola "Abi" Bamijoko''' (born 2005) is a professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[defender (association football)|defender]] for [[HIFK Fotboll|Helsinki IFK]] and the North Macedonian Youth Team <ref name="HIFK"></ref>. He was born in Finland to a Nigerian father and a mother of Macedonian and Turkish descent.<ref name="Profile"></ref>
'''Abiola "Abi" Bamijoko''' (born 2005) is a professional [[association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[defender (association football)|defender]] for [[HIFK Fotboll|Helsinki IFK]] and the North Macedonian Youth Team <ref name="HIFK"></ref>. He plays as a left center back.


==Early Life and Background==
==Early Life and Background==
Bamijoko was born in [[Helsinki]], Finland, to a Nigerian father and a mother from Skopje, of Macedonian and Turkish descent. He speaks Finnish, Macedonian, Serbian, English, and Italian.<ref name="Profile"></ref>
Bamijoko was born in [[Helsinki]], Finland, to a Nigerian father and a mother Macedonian and Turkish descent<ref name="Profile" /> from Skopje of He speaks Finnish, Macedonian, Serbian, English, and Italian.<ref name="Profile"></ref>


==Football Career==
==Football Career==
Bamijoko began his football career at a young age in Finland, joining a youth team at the age of 6. He was called up to the North Macedonia Youth Team after turning 16. Bamijoko's talent was displayed prominently in May 2022 when he delivered an outstanding performance against Austria <ref name="Profile"></ref>, which further solidified his place on the Macedonian national team. His career then took him to Italy, where he joined Italian club [[U.C. Sampdoria|Sampdoria's]] U18 squad. This stint in Italy was a transformative period for Bamijoko, where he was able to develop further as a player. In 2023, he joined to the Finnish club [[HIFK Fotboll|Helsinki IFK]] for the 2023 season.<ref name="Sampdoria"></ref><ref name="Transfermarkt"></ref>
Bamijoko began his football career at a young age in Finland, joining a youth team at the age of 6. He was called up to the North Macedonia Youth Team after turning 16. Bamijoko's started in a U-17 game in May 2022 against Austria <ref name="Profile"></ref>, which helped cement his place in Macedonian youth team. His career then took him to Italy, where he joined Italian club [[U.C. Sampdoria|Sampdoria's]] U18 squad. This stint in Italy was a transformative period for Bamijoko, where he was able to develop further as a player. In 2023, he joined to the Finnish club [[HIFK Fotboll|Helsinki IFK]] for the 2023 season.<ref name="Sampdoria"></ref><ref name="Transfermarkt"></ref>
==Technical Features==
==Technical Features==
Standing at 1.94 m, Bamijoko is a formidable figure on the pitch. As a left-footed defender, he is known for his physical strength and speed similar in style and stature to the Saudi Arabian defender Mohamed Kanno.<ref name="Profile"></ref>
Standing at 1.94 m, Bamijoko is a formidable figure on the pitch. As a left-footed defender, he is known for his physical strength and speed similar in style and stature to the Saudi Arabian defender Mohamed Kanno.<ref name="Profile"></ref>

Revision as of 00:45, 23 July 2023

Abiola Bamijoko
File:Abiola-Bamijoko.jpg
Personal information
Full name Abiola "Abi" Bamijoko
Date of birth (2005-03-14) 14 March 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Helsinki, Finland
Height 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
IFK Helsinki
Number 5
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 Sampdoria U18
2023– IFK Helsinki
International career
North Macedonia (Youth)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Abiola "Abi" Bamijoko (born 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Helsinki IFK and the North Macedonian Youth Team [1]. He plays as a left center back.

Early Life and Background

Bamijoko was born in Helsinki, Finland, to a Nigerian father and a mother Macedonian and Turkish descent[2] from Skopje of He speaks Finnish, Macedonian, Serbian, English, and Italian.[2]

Football Career

Bamijoko began his football career at a young age in Finland, joining a youth team at the age of 6. He was called up to the North Macedonia Youth Team after turning 16. Bamijoko's started in a U-17 game in May 2022 against Austria [2], which helped cement his place in Macedonian youth team. His career then took him to Italy, where he joined Italian club Sampdoria's U18 squad. This stint in Italy was a transformative period for Bamijoko, where he was able to develop further as a player. In 2023, he joined to the Finnish club Helsinki IFK for the 2023 season.[3][4]

Technical Features

Standing at 1.94 m, Bamijoko is a formidable figure on the pitch. As a left-footed defender, he is known for his physical strength and speed similar in style and stature to the Saudi Arabian defender Mohamed Kanno.[2]

Personal Life

Beyond football, Bamijoko embraces his multicultural background, drawing from his Nigerian, Macedonian, Turkish, and Finnish heritage.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Abiola Bamijoko Joins HIFK, Representing North Macedonian Youth". HIFK Fotboll. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Abiola Bamijoko Player Profile". HIFK Fotboll. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  3. ^ "Macedonian youth representative Abiola Bamiyoko has signed for Sampdoria". Sloboden Pecat. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  4. ^ "Abiola Bamijoko Profile". Transfermarkt. Retrieved 2023-07-22.