Tobi Adewole


Oluwatobiloba "Tobi" A. Adewole is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a centre back for Saint Louis FC in the USL Championship.

Career

Born in Cheverly, Maryland, Adewole played for various youth soccer clubs, namely Olney BGC, Bethesda SC, and Potomac SC. In 2013, Adewole enrolled at George Washington University, where he played for the college's soccer team, the George Washington Colonials. While at college, Adewole also played for the Jersey Express of the USL Premier Development League in 2016, playing four matches.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

On January 9, 2017, Adewole signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC of the United Soccer League after impressing then-head coach Dave Brandt in an open trial.
Adewole made his professional debut on July 4, starting for the Riverhounds in their 1–3 loss against Charlotte Independence. The next season, on April 14, 2018, Adewole scored his first professional goal in a 1–0 victory over Ottawa Fury FC at Highmark Stadium.
During the 2019 season, Adewole started almost every match for the Riverhounds, forming a formidable partnership with Joseph Greenspan and Thomas Vancaeyezeele in defense. He scored his first goal of the season on March 23 against Swope Park Rangers, his 71st-minute goal being the equalizer in a 2–2 game.
In December 2019, it was announced that Adewole was out of contract with the Riverhounds.

International

Adewole is able to play for both the United States and Nigeria. In April 2018, he said "I want to play for Nigeria. I’m just 22 and believe I can contribute a lot to the national team."

Career statistics

Personal life

Adewole's parents were Nigerian immigrants who moved to Washington D.C. for work. His oldest brother, Tomi, played college soccer for the Villanova Wildcats and his sister, Teju, was a sprinter for the Princeton Tigers.