*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:55, 21 December 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:00, 24 September 2022 (UTC)
Born and raised in London to parents of Nigerian descent, Oluwayemi spent the first part of his youth career at Tottenham Hotspur's academy,[1] before joining Celtic in July 2019, as he signed a three-year professional contract with the Scottish club.[2][3]
After progressing through the youth ranks, in the first half of 2021 Oluwayemi started training with Celtic's first team, first under manager Neil Lennon and then, after his sacking, John Kennedy.[1] In June of the same year, the goalkeeper renewed his contract with the club until June 2024.[4][5]
On 13 January 2023, Oluwayemi joined newly-promoted Irish side Cork City on loan until the end of June.[11][12] He went on to make his professional debut on 17 February, starting and playing 90 minutes in Cork's first league game of the season, a 1–2 home defeat to Bohemians.[13][14]
In August 2023, Oluwayemi joined Austrian 2. Liga side Admira Wacker on a season-long loan deal, making 9 appearances.[15]
In August 2024, Oluwayemi went on season-long loan to Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic.[16] Despite missing several games through injury, Oluwayemi became first choice goalkeeper for the Pars.
International career
Thanks to his dual citizenship, Oluwayemi is eligible to represent either England or Nigeria internationally.[1]
He has been a youth international for England, having played for all their set-ups from the under-15 to the under-20 national team.[1][17][18]
Style of play
Oluwayemi has been described as a strong and composed goalkeeper, who is mainly regarded for his shot-stopping abilities and his leadership, as well as his distribution.[1] During his youth career, he originally played outfield before establishing himself in goal.[1]
Personal life
He has an older brother, Josh (b. 2001), who is also a goalkeeper: he similarly played for Tottenham's youth academy and represented England at several youth international levels.[1][3]