Olutolani "Tolani" Ibikunle (born May 2, 1992) is an American professional

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player.

Early life and career

Tolani was born in Pennsylvania to Ade and Tayo Ibikunle, in 1992. He attended high school at St. Joseph's Preparatory School in Philadelphia, Pa. Ibikunle played college soccer at Wake Forest University between 2010 and 2013. While at college, Ibikunle also appeared for USL PDL club

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in their 2012 season.

Professional career

On January 16, 2014, it was announced that Ibikunle had been drafted by Colorado Rapids of

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in the third-round (49th overall) of the

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. However, Ibikunle didn't earn a contract with Colorado. On March 24, 2014, Ibikunle signed with USL Pro club Charlotte Eagles.

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* 1992 births Living people American people of Yoruba descent American men's soccer players Men's association football defenders Charlotte Eagles players Colorado Rapids draft picks People from Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania Reading United AC players Soccer players from Pennsylvania Sportspeople from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania USL Championship players USL League Two players Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's soccer players Yoruba sportspeople Ekenäs Sport Club players 21st-century American sportsmen {{US-footy-defender-stub