Abiola Bamijoko
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Abiola "Abi" Bamijoko | ||
| Date of birth | 14 March 2005 | ||
| 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 of Macedonian and Turkish descent[2] from Skopje. 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
- ^ "Abiola Bamijoko Joins HIFK, Representing North Macedonian Youth". HIFK Fotboll. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
- ^ a b c d e "Abiola Bamijoko Player Profile". HIFK Fotboll. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
- ^ "Macedonian youth representative Abiola Bamiyoko has signed for Sampdoria". Sloboden Pecat. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
- ^ "Abiola Bamijoko Profile". Transfermarkt. Retrieved 2023-07-22.