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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1998-05-07) 7 May 1998 (age 26) | ||
| Place of birth | Southwark, England | ||
| Position(s) | Winger / Midfielder / Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team |
Grimsby Town (on loan from Norwich City) | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2015 | Aspire Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2016 | Dulwich Hamlet | 1 | (0) |
| 2016– | Norwich City | 0 | (0) |
| 2017– | → Grimsby Town (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:41, 13 August 2017 (UTC) | |||
Diallang "DJ" Jaiyesimi (born 7 May 1998) is an English professional footballer of Nigerian descent, who plays as a winger but can also play as a midfielder or striker for League Two club Grimsby Town, on loan from Norwich City.
Club career
Jaiyesimi was born in Southwark, Greater London in 1998 to parents from Nigeria. Diallang (DJ) came through the ranks of the Aspire Academy having joined its ranks at the age of 14. He was captain of the Dulwich Hamlet Under 18s and also made a number of first team appearances, making his debut in the Alan Turvey Trophy victory over Thamesmead in August.
He was under the radar of a number of professional clubs, playing four times on trial with Norwich’s U18s this season, scoring against Arsenal Academy in November and featuring in victories over West Ham United Academy and Leicester City Academy. In January 2016, DJ signed 2.5 year contract with the Norwich City.
Loan to Grimsby Town
Jaiyesimi went on loan for the 2017–18 season on 9 August 2016 to League Two side Grimsby Town.
International career
Despite being born in England, Jaiyesimi was selected for Nigeria U23, Team Nigeria UK boss said: "Jaiyesimi is a Nigerian and he has been approached to play for Nigeria, he is available to play for Nigeria if called upon."
Personal life
Jaiyesimi is eligible to play for Nigeria, as he is of Nigerian descent.
References
- "City's Academy Recruits Diallang Jaiyesimi". Norwich City F.C. 2 January 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
- Green, Trevor (9 August 2017). "Norwich City talent Diallang Jaiyesimi becomes Grimsby Town's tenth summer signing". Grimsby Telegraph. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
- ^ Emmanuel, Ifeanyi (23 July 2016). "Nigeria Make Move To Secure International Future Of Norwich City Starlet Jaiyesimi". All Nigeria Soccer. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
External links
- Diallang Jaiyesimi - Player Profile at Norwich City F.C. Official Site
- Diallang Jaiyesimi at Soccerbase
- Diallang Jaiyesimi at Soccerway
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