Age, Biography and Wiki
Taiwo Awoniyi was born on 12 August, 1997 in Ilorin, Nigeria, is a Nigerian footballer. Discover Taiwo Awoniyi's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 27 years old?
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| Occupation |
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| Age |
27 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
12 August, 1997 |
| Birthday |
12 August |
| Birthplace |
Ilorin, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Nigeria |
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 27 years old group.
Taiwo Awoniyi Height, Weight & Measurements
At 27 years old, Taiwo Awoniyi height is 1.83 m and Weight 74 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.83 m |
| Weight |
74 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Taiwo Awoniyi's Wife?
His wife is Taiwo Jesudun (m. 2018)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Taiwo Jesudun (m. 2018) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Taiwo Awoniyi Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Taiwo Awoniyi worth at the age of 27 years old? Taiwo Awoniyi’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Nigeria. We have estimated
Taiwo Awoniyi's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Taiwo Awoniyi Social Network
Timeline
On 6 August 2019 Liverpool confirmed the player had joined Mainz 05 on a season long loan.
On 17 July 2018 he signed a new long-term deal with Liverpool and on 23 July sealed a season-long loan to another Belgian club, KAA Gent. On 11 January 2019, it was announced that his loan to Gent was cut short, and Awoniyi was loaned to Mouscron again. In April 2019 he said that his struggle to get a UK work permit could end his Liverpool career.
He married his partner Taiwo Jesudun in an engagement and traditional wedding in Kabba on Friday 15 June 2018, followed by a white wedding on 16 June in Ilorin.
In July 2017 Awoniyi left Nijmegen and joined Belgian club Royal Excel Mouscron on a season-long loan, and on his debut on 12 August (also his birthday) started the match against KSC Lokeren and scored within 23 minutes.
He made his debut for the club as a late substitute in a German Cup match against Hertha Berlin. After being named as a substitute for six league matches, he made his debut on 19 February 2016, playing 89 minutes against FC St. Pauli. With the team of the 2. Bundesliga, Awoniyi suffered relegation and was not kept at the end of the season.
On 26 August 2016, NEC confirmed that he had joined them on a season-long loan and was expected to join the squad the following week after the formalities of his work permit were completed. On 10 September, he made his Eredivisie debut in a 4–0 defeat of NEC to PSV Eindhoven, being replaced in the 72nd minute by Michael Heinloth. With Nijmegen, the Nigerian suffered his second consecutive relegation, being relegated from Eredivisie in 2017.
He was selected by Nigeria for their 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
On 31 August 2015, Taiwo signed for English club Liverpool for a fee of around £400,000 but was immediately loaned out to FSV Frankfurt.
On 12 April 2015, he scored a brace on his debut for the Nigeria U-23 team in a match against Zambia, as his team went on to qualify for the 2015 All African Games.
Taiwo represented Nigeria at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup and went on to win the tournament, scoring four goals during the competition. He also represented Nigeria at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand after winning the 2015 African U-20 Championship in Senegal.
In recognition for his performance at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup competition, Taiwo along with his teammates were bestowed with the Member of the Order of the Niger award. It was also reported in the media that there were plans by the Kwara State House of Assembly to name a major street after him.
In 2010, Taiwo was voted the Most Valuable Player at a Coca-Cola football competition in London. His performance at the competition was spotted by Seyi Olofinjana who made him join Imperial Soccer Academy.
Taiwo Micheal Awoniyi (born 12 August 1997) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for English Premier League club Liverpool. Taiwo's style of play has been compared to that of Rashidi Yekini, Nigeria's all-time highest goalscorer.
