Rayan Dan Oyebade (; born 30 April 2007) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Southend United, on loan from West Ham United. Born in England, he has represented England and Greece internationally at youth level.
Early life Oyebade was born on 30 April 2007. Born in England, he was born to a Nigerian father and a Greek mother.
Club career As a youth player, Oyebade joined the youth academy of English Premier League side West Ham United. In 2025, he was promoted to the club's under-21 team.
International career Oyebade is an England and Greece youth international. During the autumn of 2025 and the spring of 2026, he played for the Greece national under-19 football team for 2026 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualification.
Style of play Oyebade plays as a defender. Nigerian newspaper The Nation wrote in 2025 that he is "a composed, left-footed centre-back... admired for his calmness in possession and sharp reading of the game".
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