Born in the Republic of Ireland on 16 September 2003, Emmanuel Adegboyega, the stalwart defender, tips the scales at 6ft 3in (1.91m) and weighs in at 12st 3lb (78kg). Currently the sprightly 21-year-old dons the number 16 jersey for Dundee United, his primary position being that of a central defender.
Adegboyega's current market value hovers around the mark of €500k (approximately £426,000), based on details sourced from Transfermarkt. Moreover, his association with Dundee United is set to come to a close with his contract due to expire on 31 May 2025.
The industrious defender kickstarted his professional football journey with Dundalk in the First Division located in his homeland - the Republic of Ireland, back in October 2022. As his skills developed and his star rose, Adegboyega transitioned to Drogheda United, a more illustrious team in the Premier Division, merely a few months later in January 2023. The 2023 season at Drogheda saw him make 22 league appearances, with a single goal to his name.
From the Irish leagues, Adegboyega sought greener pastures in Norwich City, who were vying in the Championship in England. The move happened in August 2023 for an undisclosed fee. A short stint in the Championship was followed by a loan move to Walsall in League Two in early 2024.
On completion of the loan spell, Adegboyega returned to Norwich City in June 2024, only to pack his bags once again. The latter half of 2024 saw him set course for Scotland and the Premiership with Dundee United, this too was a loan move. Here he delivered a fairly impressive record, notching up 30 league appearances and 3 goals for the 2024 - 2025 season.
Adegboyega also showcased his abilities in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 making two starts for Dundee United, along with a single start in the Scottish Cup in the same season.
