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- Right-footed specialist
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James Olayinka profile
- Current team
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Derry City
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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England
- Date of birth
- 05 Oct 2000 (25 years)
- Height
- 175 cm
- Weight
- 70 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- J. Olayinka
James Olayinka match log
| Teams | League | Year | Apps | Starts | Goals | Assists | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Derry City
|
Ireland Premier Division, UEFA Europa League | 2026 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | — |
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About James Olayinka
James Olayinka is a 25-year-old England professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Derry City in Ireland.
Born on 05 October 2000 in England, James Olayinka has been eligible for senior professional football since 2017. James Olayinka stands 175 cm tall and weighs 70 kg, and is right-footed.
Across 4 matches in SportScore's database James Olayinka has scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist, for a combined 3 goal contributions at a rate of 0.5 goals per match.
Next up: Galway United FC vs Derry City in the Ireland FAI Cup on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 14:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Derry City 1-0 Galway United FC in the Ireland Premier Division.
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Frequently asked questions about James Olayinka
What team does James Olayinka play for?
James Olayinka currently plays for Derry City in Ireland.
What position does James Olayinka play?
James Olayinka plays as a midfielder.
How old is James Olayinka?
James Olayinka was born on 05 October 2000, making them 25 years old.
What nationality is James Olayinka?
James Olayinka represents England.
How tall is James Olayinka?
James Olayinka stands 175 cm tall and weighs 70 kg.
How many goals has James Olayinka scored?
Across the 4 matches SportScore has tracked, James Olayinka has scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist, a 0.5 goals-per-match rate.
When does James Olayinka's team play next?
Derry City's next fixture is Galway United FC vs Derry City in the Ireland FAI Cup on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 14:00 UTC.
Is James Olayinka left-footed or right-footed?
James Olayinka's preferred foot is right.
Does James Olayinka play for the national team?
James Olayinka is eligible for Cook Islands U16 Women. Check our Cook Islands U16 Women hub for the next international window.
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