Gabriel Osho


Gabriel Jeremiah Adedayo Osho is a professional footballer who plays for club Cardiff City. Mainly a centre-back, Osho can be deployed as a full-back. Born in England, he represents the Nigeria national team.

Early life and education

Born in Reading, Osho attended Leighton Park School in Reading and The Forest School in Winnersh.

Club career

Reading

In July 2016, Osho signed his first professional deal with Reading, signing a new deal until the summer of 2020 on 3 January 2018.
After short loan spells at National League clubs Maidenhead United and Aldershot Town, Osho made his debut for Reading in a 0–1 defeat to Middlesbrough on 22 December 2018 earning man of the match.
On 29 January 2019, Osho joined Bristol Rovers on loan for the remainder of the 2018–19 season.
On 28 October 2019, Osho featured on trial for Ipswich Town U23's in their game against Coventry City.
On 7 December 2019, Osho joined National League side Yeovil Town on loan until 4 January 2020.
With his contract with Reading due to expire on 30 June 2020, and due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 2019–20 season, Osho signed a short-term extension with Reading until the end of the season on 26 June 2020. Following the completion of the 2019–20 season, Osho was offered a new contract by Reading, but went on to decline the offer and leave the club.
In October 2020, he played for Salford City's development squad in a Central League match.

Luton Town

On 18 November 2020, Osho joined EFL Championship side Luton Town on a permanent deal. In December 2020, Osho rejoined National League side Yeovil Town on a one month loan deal.
On 21 January 2021, Osho joined Rochdale on loan until the end of the season.
Osho established himself as a first team player for Luton during the 2021–22 season, making 26 appearances. The following season, Osho scored in the 2023 [English Football League play-offs|Championship play-off] semi-final against Sunderland as the team achieved promotion to the Premier League.
After missing the beginning of the 2023–24 season through injury, Osho made his Premier League debut in a 3–1 loss at Aston Villa on 29 October 2023. He scored his first Premier League goal in a 4–3 home defeat to Arsenal on 4 December.
On 24 May 2024, Luton said it was negotiating a new contract with the player.

Auxerre

On 11 July 2024, newly promoted Ligue 1 club Auxerre, announced the signing of Osho to a one-year contract, with the option of an additional two.

Cardiff City

On 29 August 2025, Osho joined League One club Cardiff City on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

International career

In March 2024, Osho was called up to the Nigerian national team for the first time, but did not make his debut due to injury.
In November 2024, Osho was called up again and made his debut on 14 November 2024 in an 2025 [Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group D|Africa Cup of Nations qualifier] against Benin.

Personal life

Born in England, Osho is of Nigerian descent.

Honours

Luton Town