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My Take
Dapo Afolayan is the kind of footballer I instinctively root for. His path was anything but linear, winding through Chelsea's academy, Toronto FC, Barnet, and even university football in Canada before he carved out a Championship career with Blackburn Rovers. Players who reach that level via the scenic route tend to bring a hunger you cannot coach. At 180 cm and able to operate as a winger or centre-forward, he offers directness and unpredictability. I have a soft spot for late bloomers and detour-takers, and Afolayan still feels like a player with more chapters to write. I am curious to see where his persistence takes him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dapo Afolayan
- Name (Japanese)
- オラダポ・アフォラヤン
- Reading
- おらだぽ・あふぉらやん
- Born
- February 12, 1998 (age 28)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Harrow, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 180 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/dapo_afolayan
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dapo%20Afolayan
Frequently asked questions
When was Dapo Afolayan born?
Born February 12, 1998 (age 28).
Where is Dapo Afolayan from?
Dapo Afolayan is from Harrow, United Kingdom.
What does Dapo Afolayan do?
Dapo Afolayan works as association football player.
How tall is Dapo Afolayan?
Dapo Afolayan is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.