Timothy Olaoluwa Akinola (born 8 May 2001) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Woking.
Career Akinola was born in Lokoja, Nigeria. He played youth football with Lincoln City and Huddersfield Town, before signing for Arsenal in summer 2020. After playing for Arsenal under-23s, he moved on loan to Scottish club Dundee United in January 2022. Akinola initially believed he had signed for the club's city rivals Dundee.
After one 45-minute appearance for Dundee United which saw him substituted at half-time, Akinola returned to Arsenal in March 2022 due to injury. He later underwent surgery. In August 2022, he joined Chesterfield in the National League on a season-long loan, making his debut as a substitute against Oldham Athletic.
He permanently switch to Qatari side Al Bidda in September 2023.
Return to Chesterfield On 16 May 2024, it was confirmed he would return to Chesterfield on a one-year deal with an option.
On 29 August 2024, he signed for National League side Dagenham & Redbridge on a season-long loan becoming the club's fifteenth signing of the summer. In February 2025, he joined National League club Solihull Moors on an initial one-month loan.
Gateshead On 28 March 2025, Akinola joined National League side Gateshead on a deal until the end of the 2025–26 season.
Woking On 26 July 2025, Akinola joined Woking on a one-year deal.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsLincoln City2018–19League Two0000000000Arsenal U212020–21————40402021–22————30302022–23————1010Total———8080Dundee United (loan)2021–22Scottish Premiership1000——10Chesterfield (loan)2022–23National League26040—10310Al Bidda2023–24Qatari Second Division7000——70Chesterfield2024–25League Two2000102050Dagenham & Redbridge (loan)2024–25National League5000—0050Solihull Moors (loan)2024–25National League2000—0020Gateshead2024–25National League6000—0060Woking2025–26National League38120—704712026–27National League10100—10111Total48220—80582Career total97260101901232
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