Afolabi Adedoyin Olamilekan Oluwatimilehin Obafemi (born 24 November 1994) is an English professional footballer who last played as a forward for Barking, having previously played in the Football League with Leyton Orient and Dagenham & Redbridge.
Career
Early career Born in Walthamstow, London, Obafemi's first football club as a youngster was Ryan F.C. During his spell at Ryan, Obafemi netted a record 48 goals in one season. During that season, he netted 48 times for the Sunday team, and 42 times whilst playing for the Saturday team. Obafemi spent a total of five years at Ryan F.C. before being scouted by Watford F.C.
Obafemi began his academy career with Watford's youth academy before switching to Leyton Orient. He was also a talented sprinter, winning the 100 metres final at the London Youth Games in 2009, in a time of 11.6 seconds.
Leyton Orient In his first season in Orient's youth team, Obafemi was top scorer with 18 goals. In December 2011, he went on a work experience loan to Scarborough Athletic, playing in the 2–1 defeat at Barton Town Old Boys on 10 December.
On 30 March 2012, he signed for A.F.C. Sudbury, again on work experience, making his debut as a late substitute in the 1–0 win over Harlow Town on 7 April.
Obafemi made his full Orient debut on 5 May as a substitute in the 2–1 home win against Rochdale, the last game of the season.
In August 2012, Obafemi went on loan to Conference South club Bishop's Stortford, and scored in his only game in the 1–0 win over Boston United, before being recalled by the Os.
Obafemi was released by Orient on 24 April 2013.
Dagenham & Redbridge Dagenham & Redbridge announced the free transfer signing of Obafemi on 11 July 2013. He signed a one-year deal with the club. In June 2014, after not being offered a new deal, he returned to the club for pre-season training to try and impress and earn a new contract. However, during July he was released.
Hayes & Yeading In September 2014, he joined Hayes & Yeading United having been with Welling United, Maidstone United and Dulwich Hamlet on trial, and made his debut as a substitute in the 1–1 draw at Hemel Hempstead Town on 20 September. After making only three substitute appearances he moved to Billericay Town the following month, and stayed until the end of the season.
Obafemi signed for Welling United before the start of the 2014–15 season, and made his debut as a substitute in the 1–0 home win over Guiseley on 8 August. He scored his first goal for the club in the 2–1 home defeat by Braintree Town on 29 August.
In December 2015, he joined Bedford Town on loan, and he scored on his debut in the 2–1 defeat at home to AFC Rushden & Diamonds on 26 December.
Personal life His younger brother Michael Obafemi is also a footballer.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLeyton Orient2011–12League One10000000102012–13League One8000002Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy0100Total90000020110Scarborough Athletic (loan)2011–12NCE Premier Division10———10AFC Sudbury (loan)2011–12IL Division One North20———20Bishop's Stortford (loan)2012–13Conference North11———11Dagenham & Redbridge2013–14League Two222101031273Welling United2014–15Conference Premier50———50Hayes & Yeading United2014–15Conference South3010——40Welling United2015–16National League12220—00142Bedford Town (loan)2015–16SL Division One Central82———82Staines Town2016–17IL Premier Division4000—0040Wingate & Finchley2016–17IL Premier Division10200—1Appearance(s) in Isthmian League Premier Division Play-offs01122017–18IL Premier Division39840—5Three appearances in Alan Turvey Trophy, two in FA Trophy04882018–19IL Premier Division2000—0020Total511040—606110Barking2018–19IL North Division4100—1Appearance in the Alan Turvey Trophy051Career totals12218801012114319
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