Tolani Ibikunle
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Olutolani Ibikunle | ||
| Date of birth | 2 May 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2013 | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012 | Reading United | 10 | (2) |
| 2014 | Charlotte Eagles | 17 | (0) |
| 2015 | Ekenäs SC | 22 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 27, 2015 | |||
Olutolani "Tolani" Ibikunle (born May 2, 1992) is an American professional soccer player.
Early life and career[edit]
Early life and career[edit]
Tolani was born in Pennsylvania to Ade and Tayo Ibikunle, in 1992.[1] He attended high school at St. Joseph's Preparatory School in Philadelphia, Pa. Ibikunle played college soccer at Wake Forest University between 2010 and 2013.[1]
While at college, Ibikunle also appeared for USL PDL club Reading United AC in their 2012 season.[2]
Professional career[edit]
On January 16, 2014 it was announced that Ibikunle had been drafted by Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer in the third-round (49th overall) of the 2014 MLS SuperDraft.[3] However, Ibikunle didn't earn a contract with Colorado.
On March 24, 2014 Ibikunle signed with USL Pro club Charlotte Eagles.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Tolani Ibikunle Bio - The Official Site of Wake Forest Demon Deacon Athletics". wakeforestsports.com. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 2014-04-13. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
- ^ "2014 MLS SuperDraft: Colorado Rapids select Tolani Ibikunle in 3rd Round | Colorado Rapids". coloradorapids.com. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
- ^ "Eagles Add Five New Players for 2014 - Charlotte Eagles". charlotteeagles.com. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
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- American people of Yoruba descent
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- People from Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania
- Reading United AC players
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