Lateef Omidiji

Lateef Omotola Omidiji Jr. is a soccer player who plays as a forward. Born in the United States, he has represented both the US and Nigeria at youth international level.

Early and personal life

Omidiji was born in Las Vegas to a Nigerian father and an American mother. His sister is Sophia Omotola Omidiji. In June 2017 he described himself as a "straight A student" who had received an award from President Obama for his grades.

Club career

Omidiji began his career at the age of 5 with the Rainbow Youth Soccer League in Las Vegas. At the age of 10 he was described as a "soccer prodigy".
He moved from FC Dordrecht to Feyenoord in 2017. He later moved to Go Ahead Eagles.
In November 2020 it was announced that Omidiji had returned to the United States to attend high school in Las Vegas, and had signed a letter of intent with the UNLV Rebels. he scored 1 goal in 16 games in the 2021 season.

International career

Omidiji is eligible to represent the United States and Nigeria.
After representing the United States at under-14, under-15 and under-16 levels, he began playing for Nigeria under-15s in May 2018. He is also eligible to represent the Netherlands. In 2019 he was dropped by the Nigeria under-17s.