Obafemi Fela Awodesu (born 5 April 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Helsingborgs IF.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Obafemi Fela Awodesu | ||
| Date of birth | 5 April 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Helsingborgs IF | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2017 | Philadelphia Union | ||
| 2018 | FC DELCO | ||
| 2019–2020 | Chargers Soccer Club | ||
| 2020 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2024 | Penn States Nittany Lions | 65 | (6) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024–2025 | Houston Dynamo FC | 24 | (1) |
| 2024–2025 | → Houston Dynamo 2 (loan) | 30 | (2) |
| 2026– | Helsingborgs IF | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 4 October 2025 | |||
Early life
editAwodesu was born on 5 April 2001. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, he is a native of the city.[1] Of Nigerian descent through his father, he has been known for his TikTok account.[2] Growing up, he attended Pennsylvania State University in the United States.
Career
editAwodesu started his career with American side Houston Dynamo FC ahead of the 2024 season, where he made twenty-four league appearances and scored one goal. Following his stint there, he signed for Swedish side Helsingborgs IF during January 2026.[3]
References
edit- ↑ "Houston Dynamo's Femi Awodesu on Penn State lessons, TikTok stardom and his youth academy experience". Soccer America. 4 April 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ↑ "'Highs are super high, lows are super low' - Houston Dynamo rising star Femi Awodesu on documenting his MLS journey, TikTok fame and life as a professional soccer player". Goal. 16 May 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ↑ Femi Awodesu at WorldFootball.net
External links
edit- Femi Awodesu at WorldFootball.net