Quick Info
| Profession | Professional footballer (striker) |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Date of Birth | 23/11/2000 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Festac Town, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Tolu Arokodare
29/07/2026
Ajax completed the signing of Tolu Arokodare on a season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers for the 2026-27 campaign. The Eredivisie club also holds an option to make the move permanent next summer, reportedly for around £17 million. The deal followed a period of controversy at Wolves, which had been relegated from the Premier League, and reports that he had refused to train, which he denied.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare |
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| Summary | Nigerian striker who plays for Ajax on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers for the 2026-27 season and is a member of the Nigeria national team. Ajax hold an option to buy him permanently at the end of the loan. |
| Known As | Tolu |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.97 m |
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| Position | Striker |
| Preferred Foot | Right |
| Shirt Number at Ajax | 99 |
Career
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| Awards | Ebony Shoe (2025), awarded to the best player in Belgium representing an African country |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Striker with strong aerial ability and a focus on goal-scoring |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Had trials in Europe with SC Freiburg and Toulouse before turning professional | |
| 2. Played youth football in Nigeria at Segun Odegbami International College and Sports Academy | |
| 3. Earned the Ebony Shoe in 2025 while playing in Belgium with Genk | |
| 4. Topped the Belgian Pro League scoring charts in the 2024-25 season while at Genk |
