Gabriel Jeremiah Adedayo Osho (born 14 August 1998) is a professional footballer who plays for club Cardiff City. Mainly a centre-back, Osho can be deployed as a full-back. Born in England, he represents the Nigeria national team.
Early life and education Born in Reading, Osho attended Leighton Park School in Reading and The Forest School in Winnersh.
Club career Reading In July 2016, Osho signed his first professional deal with Reading, signing a new deal until the summer of 2020 on 3 January 2018.
After short loan spells at National League clubs Maidenhead United and Aldershot Town, Osho made his debut for Reading in a 0–1 defeat to Middlesbrough on 22 December 2018 earning man of the match.
On 29 January 2019, Osho joined Bristol Rovers on loan for the remainder of the 2018–19 season.
On 28 October 2019, Osho featured on trial for Ipswich Town U23's in their game against Coventry City.
On 7 December 2019, Osho joined National League side Yeovil Town on loan until 4 January 2020.
With his contract with Reading due to expire on 30 June 2020, and due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 2019–20 season, Osho signed a short-term extension with Reading until the end of the season on 26 June 2020. Following the completion of the 2019–20 season, Osho was offered a new contract by Reading, but went on to decline the offer and leave the club.
In October 2020, he played for Salford City's development squad in a Central League match.
Luton Town On 18 November 2020, Osho joined EFL Championship side Luton Town on a permanent deal. In December 2020, Osho rejoined National League side Yeovil Town on a one month loan deal.
On 21 January 2021, Osho joined Rochdale on loan until the end of the season.
Osho established himself as a first team player for Luton during the 2021–22 season, making 26 appearances. The following season, Osho scored in the Championship play-off semi-final against Sunderland as the team achieved promotion to the Premier League.
After missing the beginning of the 2023–24 season through injury, Osho made his Premier League debut in a 3–1 loss at Aston Villa on 29 October 2023. He scored his first Premier League goal in a 4–3 home defeat to Arsenal on 4 December.
On 24 May 2024, Luton said it was negotiating a new contract with the player.
Auxerre On 11 July 2024, newly promoted Ligue 1 club Auxerre, announced the signing of Osho to a one-year contract, with the option of an additional two.
Cardiff City On 29 August 2025, Osho joined League One club Cardiff City on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
International career In March 2024, Osho was called up to the Nigerian national team for the first time, but did not make his debut due to injury. In November 2024, Osho was called up again and made his debut on 14 November 2024 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin.
Personal life Born in England, Osho is of Nigerian descent.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsReading2016–17Championship000000—002017–18Championship000000—002018–19Championship200000—202019–20Championship502010—80Total702010—100Maidenhead United (loan)2017–18National League3000——30Aldershot Town (loan)2018–19National League8030——110Bristol Rovers (loan)2018–19League One0000000000Yeovil Town (loan)2019–20National League6000—1070Luton Town2020–21Championship001000—102021–22Championship2302010—2602022–23Championship2724010313532023–24Premier League2122000—232Total714902031855Yeovil Town (loan)2020–21National League4000—0040Rochdale (loan)2020–21League One221———221Auxerre2024–25Ligue 120110——2112025–26Ligue 12000——20Total22110——231Cardiff City2025–26League One190001020220Career total162615040611877
Honours Luton Town EFL Championship play-offs: 2023
References
External links
Gabriel Osho at AJ Auxerre