Bobby Adekanye


Omobolaji Habeeb "Bobby" Adekanye is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Turkish club Manisa. Born in Nigeria, Adekanye represents the Netherlands internationally.
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Club career

Barcelona scandal

Adekanye signed to Liverpool from FC Barcelona in 2015 having previously been at AFC Ajax. Adekanye was forced to leave Barcelona when they were found to have broken FIFA's rules on signing underage players. Adekanye was one of six youth players barred from playing again for Barcelona by FIFA. Barcelona were also given a one-year transfer ban and fined £306,000.

Racism scandal

Spartak Moscow were charged by UEFA over alleged racist behaviour by their supporters towards Adekanye during a UEFA Youth League match against Liverpool. Despite being found guilty, in the next match they played Liverpool again had to report Spartak Moscow fans for racist chants towards another of their players, Rhian Brewster.

Lazio

Adekanye moved to Italian club Lazio on 3 July 2019. Adekanye made his debut for Lazio on 19 September 2019 in the UEFA Europa League against CFR Cluj. He made his Serie A debut on 29 September 2019 against Genoa. On 28 November 2019, he played for the first time as a starter in the Europa League against Cluj.

Loan to Cádiz

On 5 October 2020, Adekanye joined La Liga side Cádiz CF on loan for the 2020–21 season. The deal, however, was called off midway through the season, with Adekanye having made five appearances for the Spanish side.

Loan to ADO Den Haag

On 28 January 2021, Adekanye moved to Eredivisie club ADO Den Haag on a loan deal until the end of the season.

Loan to Crotone

On 30 January 2022, Adekanye was loaned to Crotone in Serie B until the end of the season.

Go Ahead Eagles

On 21 June 2022, Adekanye joined Go Ahead Eagles on a two-year contract.

Amed

On 9 January 2025, it was confirmed that Adekanye had joined Turkish TFF 1. Lig club Amedspor.

Manisa

On 19 July 2025, following the expiry of his contract with Amed, Adekanye joined Manisa F.K. on a free transfer.

International career

Although born in Nigeria, Adekanye has represented the Netherlands at international youth levels having moved there at the age of 4.

Honours

Lazio
Individual