Ade Akinbiyi: Biography, Facts and Career
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Adeola Oluwatoyin Akinbiyi (; born 10 October 1974) is a football coach and former professional player. As a player he was a forward who notably played in the Premier League for Norwich City, Leicester City and Sheffield United, as well as in Major League Soccer with Houston Dynamo. He has had a much-travelled career with many different clubs with transfer fees totalling more than £11.5 million during his career, including being Leicester City's record signing (at £5.3 million) at the time. He also played in the Football League with Hereford United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Gillingham, Bristol City, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Crystal Palace, Stoke City, Burnley and Notts County. Born in England, Akinbiyi qualified to play for the Nigeria national team through his parents, and earned one cap for Nigeria in 1999. In 2013 he was appointed as player-coach at non-league side Colwyn Bay. He remained with the club for several seasons before taking up a sports consultancy role in Africa.
Quick facts about Ade Akinbiyi
- Full name: Ade Akinbiyi
- Born: 1974-10-10
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q353455
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Who is Ade Akinbiyi?
Adeola Oluwatoyin Akinbiyi (; born 10 October 1974) is a football coach and former professional player. As a player he was a forward who notably played in the Premier League for Norwich City, Leicester City and Sheffield United, as well as in Major League Soccer with Houston Dynamo.
What nationality is Ade Akinbiyi?
Ade Akinbiyi is United Kingdom.
When was Ade Akinbiyi born?
Ade Akinbiyi was born on 1974-10-10.
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