1. Omogbolahan Gregory "Gboly" Ariyibi was born on January 18,1995 and is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Primeira Liga club Boavista.
15 Facts About Gboly Ariyibi
1. 2.
Gboly Ariyibi later moved back to England and settled in Oxford.
3.
Gboly Ariyibi started his youth career at English club Southampton in 2005 after being spotted playing for Oxford youth side Quarry Rovers.
4.
Gboly Ariyibi came through the youth ranks with future first team regulars Luke Shaw and James Ward-Prowse.
5.
Gboly Ariyibi joined UK Football Finder FC to help in enlisting a club.
6.
On December 11,2013, Gboly Ariyibi signed for Leeds United until the end of the season after a short trial spell.
7.
On March 25,2014, Gboly Ariyibi joined Tranmere Rovers on loan until the end of the season.
8.
However, with two appearances for the side, Gboly Ariyibi suffered an injury and didn't play again for the rest of the season.
9.
However, Gboly Ariyibi struggled to regain his first team there at Chesterfield, due to being on the substitute bench and his own injury concern.
10.
Gboly Ariyibi appeared in the first nine league matches until he missed three matches between September 29,2015, and October 10,2015, due to international commitment.
11.
On January 31,2017, Gboly Ariyibi signed for Championship club and former European Champions Nottingham Forest for an undisclosed fee.
12.
On September 1,2019, Gboly Ariyibi joined Super League Greece side Panetolikos for a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
13.
Gboly Ariyibi was born in the United States but is eligible to play for Nigeria through his parents and England through upbringing.
14.
In September 2014, Gboly Ariyibi was called up by United States under-20 team to face against Argentina U20.
15.
Gboly Ariyibi went on to make one appearance for United States U20 side.