Jili Buyabu (born 9 August 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back or left wing-back for club Rotherham United, on loan from club Sheffield United.
Career Buyabu began his career with Hornchurch in the Isthmian League in September 2021. After an impressive start with Hornchurch, he transferred to Sheffield United on 21 December 2021 signing a two-and-a-half-year contract. In December 2022, he started training with their senior side. He made his professional debut with Sheffield United as a substitute in a 2–1 win over Birmingham City on 8 May 2023.
He was loaned to Scottish Premiership club Motherwell on 1 February 2024. On 21 February 2024, Buyabu returned to his parent club Sheffield United from Motherwell for personal reasons.
On 12 October 2024, Buyabu joined National League side Rochdale on an initial one-month loan deal. On 7 November 2024, this was extended until the end of January 2025 and on 1 February, extended until the end of the season.
On 14 August 2025, Buyabu returned on loan to the National League, this time joining Forest Green Rovers on a season-long loan deal.
On 28 July 2026, Buyabu joined League Two club Rotherham United on a season-long loan for the 2026–27 season.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHornchurch2021–22IL Premier Division13231—1Appearance in FA Trophy0173Sheffield United2022–23Championship100000—102023–24Premier League000010—10Motherwell2023-24Scottish Premiership0000001010Career total142311020203
References
External links
SUFC Profile Hornchurch profile