Bakare began playing youth football in his hometown of London with Mass Elite Academy.[2] In the summer of 2018, he joined the youth system of Morecambe, following trials with Chelsea, Fleetwood Town, Blackpool and Luton Town.[3][4]
Club career
In July 2019, he signed a first team professional contract with Morecambe in the EFL League Two, after previously being part of the club's academy.[5] He was given the contract after having attracted interest from a number of clubs such as Brentford, Watford, Leeds United and West Brom.[6][7] In December 2019, he was loaned to Lancaster City in the Northern Premier League Premier Division.[8] In October 2020, he departed Morecambe, with his contract being terminated but the club retaining a sell-on clause, after he had gone on numerous trials with other clubs (with Morecambe's permission).[9]
In March 2021, he signed with Cardiff City, joining their Under-23 side on a contract until June 2022.[10][11][12] He spent a year with the U23s, regularly captaining the side.[13][14]
On 2 December 2022, he signed with Macclesfield in the Northern Premier League Division One West.[21] He scored on his debut on 3 December against Colne.[22] On 15 December, he departed the club.[21]
In March 2023, he signed with Canadian Premier League club Vancouver FC.[26][27] On 7 May 2023 (his 21st birthday), he earned Man of the Match honours in Vancouver's first ever home match and was subsequently named to the CPL Team of the Week.[28][29][30] After the season, he parted ways with the club to pursue other opportunities.[31][32]
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