Olanrewaju Kayode is a Nigerian footballer who came to prominence for his position as a forward for the Turkish club Gençlerbirliği. Kayode’s career has spanned across continents, playing for clubs in Africa, Europe, and Asia. He has achieved notable success, including being the Austrian Bundesliga top scorer in 2017 and winning the Ukrainian Premier League and Cup in 2018.
Profile
- Real Name: Olanrewaju Ayobami Kayode
- Date of Birth: May 8, 1993
- Place of Birth: Ibadan, Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Occupation: Footballer
- Parents: N/A
- Siblings: N/A
- Partner: Ezinne Dora
- Height: 1.74 m
- Net Worth: $2 million
Early Life
Born Olanrewaju Ayobami Kayode on May 8, 1993 in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Club Career
Kayode began his professional football career at the youth level in Nigeria before moving to Ghana to play for Red Bull Ghana.
Kayode’s career has taken him across Africa, Europe, and Asia. He has played for clubs in Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Switzerland, Israel, Austria, England, Spain, Ukraine, Turkey, and most recently, back in Turkey. Some of his notable clubs include ASEC Mimosas, Maccabi Netanya, FK Austria Wien, Manchester City (loaned to Girona), Shakhtar Donetsk, and Sivasspor.
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International Career
Kayode has represented Nigeria at the U-17 and U-20 levels, and made his senior team debut in 2017, in a 1-1 draw with Senegal.
Achievements
Austrian Bundesliga top scorer (2017)
Ukrainian Premier League champion (2018)
Ukrainian Cup winner (2018)
Personal Life
Kayode Olarenwaju is married to his wife Ezinne Dora and they have three children together.
However, there have been unconfirmed reports that the children belongs to a pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, the wife has been having an affair with. It was also mentioned that the footballer allegedly conducted DNA tests on the children and the results showed none of them belonged to him. He also accused the wife of lying about her age.
Social Media
Kayode Olarenwaju is active on social media. He is on Instagram @larry_kayode_8_
Net worth
Kayode Olanrewaju earned his career as a footballer. He has a market value of €700,000 based on stats from Transfermarkt. He has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the frequently asked questions and answers related to Kayode Olanrewaju:
- How old is Kayode Olanrewaju? He was born on May 8, 1993.
- What is Kayode Olanrewaju’s position?Kayode Olanrewaju is a professional footballer who plays as a forward.
- Which clubs has Kayode Olanrewaju played for? Kayode Olanrewaju has played for clubs across Africa, Europe, and Asia, including ASEC Mimosas, Maccabi Netanya, FK Austria Wien, Manchester City (loaned to Girona), Shakhtar Donetsk, and Sivasspor.
- When did Kayode Olanrewaju make his senior debut for Nigeria? Kayode Olanrewaju made his senior team debut for Nigeria in 2017.
- Who is Kayode Olanrewaju wife? His wife’s name is Ezinne Dora.
- What are some of Kayode Olanrewaju’s achievements? Kayode Olanrewaju’s achievements include being the Austrian Bundesliga top scorer in 2017, and winning the Ukrainian Premier League and Ukrainian Cup in 2018.
- What is Kayode Olanrewaju’s net worth? He has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
