Abdul Jeleel Ajagun(born 10 February 1993) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Jordanian Pro League club Al-Faisaly.
Club career Ajagun is a youth product of the Nigerian's Dolphins F.C.
On 28 August 2013, Panathinaikos announced Ajagun signed a contract for four years with the club. On his debut with Panathinaikos, he scored against Platanias.
On 30 July 2015, Ajagun helped Greek club Panathinaikos come from behind to beat visiting Club Brugge of Belgium 2–1 in a UEFA Champions League qualifying round. Panathinaikos fell behind in front of their fans after just 10 minutes, but they showed great character to come back and win with two goals, one in each half. And that was after they had defender Sergio Sanchez sent off two minutes from halftime and also missed a penalty in the 34th minute. Ajagun was replaced in the 46th minute on account of the red card against his team.Champions league: Ajagun scores winning goal for Panathiniakos Ajagun scored for his Greek side Panathinaikos in his first league game of the 2015–16 season as they beat Levadiakos by 3–0.Ajagun scores in first league game On 29 January 2015, Panathinaikos announced that 23-year-old Nigerian midfielder Abdul Ajagun will continue his career at Levadiakos on loan until the end of season. Ajagun was not in manager's Andrea Stramaccioni plans and his departure would free a foreigner's position, in order for the Greens to complete Lucas Villafanez and Rodrigo Moledo's transfers.Panathinaikos lend Ajagun to Levadiakos
On 14 July 2016, Roda announced the signing of former Nigeria youth international on season-long loan with a view to a permanent move. Ajagun, who played under the Miners boss Yannis Anastasiou will be hoping to make his mark in the Dutch elite division.Nigeriaan Ajagun negende nieuweling bij Roda On 15 April 2017, he scored a brace in a vital game against Sparta Rotterdam sealing a 3–1 home win in his club's effort to avoid relegation.Roda vs Sparta Rotterdam 3–1 On 7 May 2017, he scored at the last minute of the vital home game against Willem II sealing a 1–0 win but despite the win, the team from Kerkrade kept fighting Sparta Rotterdam and NEC for a chance to direct self-preservation, with one game remaining for the end of the season.Roda vs Willem II 1–0
On 5 July 2017, Ajagun moved to Kortrijk on coach Yannis Anastasiou's recommendation, as Panathinaikos announced officially. It has long been known to be official, that the Nigerian footballer was not in the plans of Panathinaikos manager Marinos Ouzounidis after returning from his long season loan to Roda. On 17 September 2017, he scored his first goal with the club in a 2–2 home draw against Anderlecht.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPanathinaikos2013–14Super League Greece27452003262014–1528431813962015–161221020152Total6710931018614Levadiakos (loan)2015–16Super League Greece1200000120Roda JC (loan)2016–17Eredivisie3151040365Kortrijk2017–18Belgian First Division A36653004192018–19803000110Total4468300529AC Omonia (loan)2018–19Cypriot First Division1101000120Career totals1652119614119828
International career He was a member of the Nigeria national under-17 football team that placed second in the 2009 edition they hosted, and scored two goals.FIFA competition stats He has played in two African Youth Championships with the Nigeria under-20 team. He captained the squad in 2013 as they placed third to qualify for the 2013 Under-20 World Cup in Turkey.
On 21 June 2013, Ajagun scored two goals in their 3–2 defeat to Portugal in their opening game of the 2013 U-20 World Cup.
Honours
Club Dolphins Nigeria Premier League: 2010–11
Panathinaikos Greek Cup: 2013–14
Country Under-20 African Youth Championship: 2011; Third Place: 2013
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