Anjolaoluwa David Popoola (born 19 June 2007) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for National League North side Chorley, on loan from club Accrington Stanley.
Early life Popoola was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Career On 24 July 2023, EFL League Two side Accrington Stanley announced Popoola as one of nine youngsters to have signed a scholarship deal with the club.
On 10 October 2023, Popoola became the youngest player in the 21st century for Accrington after coming off the bench in the EFL Trophy for the 6 minutes of added time against Harrogate Town in a 5–3 win.
On 24 February 2024, Popoola made his EFL League Two debut, coming off the bench in the 80th minute against Crawley Town in a 1–0 loss. He made his second appearance three days later, on 27 February, coming off the bench in the 73rd minute against Walsall in a 2–1 loss. In June 2024, he signed a first professional contract.
On 31 January 2025, Popoola joined Northern Premier League Division One West side Clitheroe on an initial twenty-eight day loan.
He joined National League North team Marine on 24 October 2025, on a one-month loan. A day later, he came off the bench to make his debut, providing a stoppage time assist for the games winning goal in a 2-1 win away to Scarborough Athletic.
On 5 December 2025, Popoola joined National League North team Chorley. On 20 December 2025, he scored his first goal for Chorley in a 4-2 home victory over Hereford.
He was recalled in February 2026, before joining Macclesfield on loan for the remainder of the season the following month.
On 4 May 2026, Popoola had the 1-year contract extension activated by Accrington Stanley, extending his contract until the summer of 2027
On 4 July 2026, Popoola joined Chorley on a long-term loan
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAccrington Stanley2023–24EFL League Two20000010302024-25EFL League Two20100021512025-26EFL League Two70003120111Total110103151202Clitheroe (loan)2024-25Northern Premier League4000 - -0040Total4000--0040Marine (loan)2025-26National League North6000 - -1171Total6000--1171Chorley (loan)2025-26National League North10500 - -00105Total10500--00105Macclesfield (loan)2025-26National League North9000 - -1*0100Total9000--10100Chorley (loan)2026-27National League North7000 - -0070Total7000--0070Career total475103172588 Notes
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