Edwin Olamide Agbaje (born 25 January 2004) is an Irish professional

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who plays as a defender for club

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Career

Agbaje moved from

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in 2020. He made his first-team debut for the club on 18 October 2022, when he was described as being "impressive and composed" starting on the right side of the defence in a 1–0 defeat at Cambridge United in the

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. The '' East Anglian Daily Times'' reported that he "grew in confidence and contributed to the attack". Manager Kieran McKenna described him as a "really hungry and determined young man". On 27 January 2023, Agbaje joined National League side Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the season. On 22 March 2023, after suffering a season-ending injury Agbaje returned to Ipswich Town having made 10 appearances for Yeovil.

Style of play

Agbaje is an athletic right-back.

Career statistics

Honours

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Young Player of the Year:

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Agbaje, Edwin 2004 births Living people People from Edenderry, County Offaly Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Republic of Ireland men's youth international footballers Men's association football defenders Men's association football fullbacks Shamrock Rovers F.C. players Ipswich Town F.C. players Yeovil Town F.C. players National League (English football) players Expatriate men's footballers in England Irish people of Nigerian descent Association footballers from County Offaly