Remember the name,”James Olayinka.” Another young talent coming up the ranks to touch new heights. A young prospect with a buoyant future ahead, Olayinka recently signed his first professional contract with Gunners.
James has been with the Londoners from the age of 7; one more promising player polished by the Hale End Academy. His outstanding performances for the youth academy has made him a man ready to embrace the chase.
Player Profile:
Full Name: James Olayinka
Date of Birth: Oct 5, 2000
Nationality: England
Position: Right Midfield
Transcending the Age since 7
A native of Northwood FC, James was spotted by Arsenal scout at the age of 7 while playing for the local team. Then, he was invited for the trials where within a week got selected for Hale End Academy.
From the start, Janes has performed more than his age has asked him to. The player’s of his age are still wanting for a call in U-18’s and here he is, putting pen to paper. The 18-year-old midfielder has risen up the ranks since he was 7 and has progressed throughout. Now signing a contract with the club, he has moved one step forward from U-18’s to U-23’s to Premier League 2.
After 11 years of playing and training under the club, Olayinka has grabbed the laurels from pundits, coaches and his former players.
Where Does James Olayinka Play?
A versatile midfielder with attributes similar to Aaron Ramsey, Olayinka is traditionally a midfielder, capable of playing in either flanks.
The player likes to play in oppositions half, with a penchant of developing moves and providing assists. Someone, who can be a future Aaron Ramsey and capable enough of taking on the oppositions defence.
James Olayinka’s Style of play?
A box-to-box attacking midfielder who likes to charge and threaten the opposition after winning tackles higher up the pitch.
He also possesses a naturally built in ability just like Aaron Ramsey; timing the run of attack. With stamina and utter determination, James has risen up the ranks, exponentially, so fast, so good.
Apart from that, the player is also working on improving his tackling skills, intercepting methods and finishing abilities. The player understands his responsibility and requirements of the team, whereby he also focuses on improving his forward passes and creating goal-scoring chances.
Why makes him a threat to Oppositions?
An academy graduate from Arsenal is bound to be threatening. Where Hale End Academy has history of producing talents, here is another name on the list, Olayinka.
The player has a tendency of moving forward looking for opportunities to threaten the opponents. Always adaptive, always enthusiastic, James is quick in his age and keen to apply himself on the pitch for the team.
What to expect in Future?
Already awarded as ‘Most Promising Player’ in Pineto Calcio Tournament in Italy against the youth of Juventus, Inter and various top sides, Olayinka helped the team reach Semi-finals. The player loves to be in the spotlight and help the team whensoever required.
Olayinka has come learning with the players of highest calibre and to rise above and beyond those makes him a prime candidate for first team.
Hopefully, the Gunners troop one more soldier in their devastating line-up, come near future.
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