Gabriel Otegbayo
Gabriel Algirdas Babatunde Otegbayo is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Sheffield Wednesday.
Early career
On 31 August 2022, Burnley confirmed the signing of Otegbayo following a successful trial period for this U18 side. He was the first youth player to be sold from Cobh Ramblers since Roy Keane.
Sheffield Wednesday
On 1 March 2024, Otegbayo signed his first professional contract with Sheffield Wednesday following a successful trial period. He signed a new contract at Wednesday at the end of that season. He made his professional debut, coming off the bench in the EFL Cup on 14 August 2024 against Hull City, helping the side win 2–1. He made his first professional start against Blackpool in the third round, helping his side to a 1–0 win before being replaced by Akin Famewo. On 5 November 2024, he made his Championship debut against Norwich City, replacing Dominic Iorfa, helping Wednesday to a 2–0 victory. He scored his first ever goal on 4 January 2025, scoring a late equalister against Millwall. On 3 February 2025, he signed a new contract with the club.
International career
Born in Ireland, Otegbayo is of Nigerian descent. In November 2024, he received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for their two friendlies against Sweden U21 in Marbella, Spain. He was called up to the following squad, where he made his debut against Hungary U21, starting in a 3–1 win.