Shola Jimoh
Canadian soccer player
Olusola El-Ameen Opemipo "Shola" Jimoh (born April 8, 2008) is a soccer player who plays as a forward for Inter Toronto FC in the Canadian Premier League. Born in England, he represents Canada at youth level.
Early life
Jimoh was born in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England and grew up in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Jimoh began playing soccer after a teacher at school spotted him playing in the schoolyard and recommended to his parents to register him in the sport.
He then began playing with Brampton East SC at age six. He later joined the Toronto FC Academy, followed by a stint with the United Football Academy.
Club career
In September 2023, Jimoh signed a developmental contract with York United FC in the Canadian Premier League.
In June 2024, he signed an Exceptional Young Talent contract with the club through 2026, with an option for 2027. On June 9, 2024, he made his professional debut in a substitute appearance against Vancouver FC.
He scored his first goal on July 13 against Cavalry FC, becoming the league's second-youngest ever goal-scorer at 16 years and 96 days of age (behind T.J. Tahid).
On September 13, 2024, he started his first professional match, scoring his second goal, in a 1-1 draw with Valour FC. In his first season, he scored four goals across all competitions, of which two were game-winning goals, while also recording one assist.
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