Dennis Adeniran
English footballer (born 1999)
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Dennis Emmanuel Abiodun Bamidele Chijioke Adeniran (born 2 January 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder. He is a free agent.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Dennis Emmanuel Abiodun Bamidele Chijioke Adeniran[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 2 January 1999[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Southwark, England | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[3] | ||
| Position | Central midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2016 | Fulham | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Fulham | 1 | (0) |
| 2017–2021 | Everton | 0 | (0) |
| 2020–2021 | → Wycombe Wanderers (loan) | 21 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Sheffield Wednesday | 40 | (5) |
| 2023–2024 | Portimonense | 1 | (0) |
| 2024 | Hapoel Petah Tikva | 8 | (1) |
| 2024–2025 | St Mirren | 6 | (0) |
| 2025–2026 | Barnet | 10 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2015–2016 | England U17 | 13 | (1) |
| 2016 | England U18 | 6 | (0) |
| 2017 | England U19 | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:04, 11 April 2026 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Fulham
On 9 August 2016, Adeniran made his professional debut in a League Cup match against Leyton Orient scoring with a first half header sending Fulham on their way to a 3–2 win.[4] He made his league debut for Fulham as a late substitute against Nottingham Forest on 27 September 2016.[5]
Everton
On 31 August 2017, Adeniran made a transfer deadline day switch to Everton.[6] It was announced that his contract wouldn't be extended at the end of the 2020–21 season.[7]
Wycombe Wanderers (loan)
On 25 September 2020, he joined newly-promoted Championship side Wycombe Wanderers on a season-long loan deal.[8]
Sheffield Wednesday
On 10 July 2021, he joined recently relegated EFL League One side Sheffield Wednesday.[9] He made his competitive debut on 1 August 2021, at home to Huddersfield Town, in a game which saw them lose 4–2 on penalties, with Adeniran scoring his.[10] He scored his first Owls goal against Doncaster Rovers on 14 August 2021.[11] He was awarded the fans player of the month for September 2021, after he featured in three of the four games and scored his second goal of the campaign in the 1–1 draw v Ipswich Town.[12] On 29 January 2022, Adeniran ruled himself out for the rest of the season after an operation, which was confirmed by manager Darren Moore.[13] The following season, he would win EFL Cup goal of the round for both the first and second round.[14] Following promotion back to the EFL Championship it was confirmed that Adeniran would be released following the end of his contract.[15]
Portimonense
In August 2023, Adeniran joined Primeira Liga side Portimonense on a three-year contract.[16]
Hapoel Petah Tikva
On 31 January 2024, Adeniran joined Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Petah Tikva on a short-term contract until the end of the season, with the option for a further two years.[17]
St Mirren
He made a return to British football by signing for St Mirren on a one-year deal with year option.[18] He accredited his move to his friendship with Toyosi Olusanya and Jaden Brown.
Barnet
Adeniran joined Barnet ahead of the 2025-26 season.[19] After one goal in fourteen appearances, he was not retained at the end of the season.[20]
International career
Adeniran represented England under-17 at the 2016 U17 Euros.[21]
Career statistics
- As of end of 2025-26 season[22]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Fulham | 2016–17[23] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Everton U21 | 2017–18[24] | — | — | — | 2[a] | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| 2018–19[25] | — | — | — | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||||
| 2019–20[26] | — | — | — | 3[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||||
| 2020–21[27] | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 1 | ||
| Wycombe Wanderers (loan) | 2020–21[27] | Championship | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 22 | 0 | |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 2021–22[28] | League One | 18 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 23 | 3 |
| 2022–23[29] | League One | 22 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1[b] | 0 | 28 | 4 | |
| Total | 40 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 51 | 7 | ||
| Portimonense | 2023–24[30] | Primeira Liga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Hapoel Petah Tikva | 2023–24[30] | Israeli Premier League | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 10 | 1 | |
| St Mirren | 2024–25[31] | Scottish Premiership | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4[c] | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Barnet | 2025–26 | League Two | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Career total | 87 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 121 | 11 | ||
Notes
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
- Appearance(s) in League One Play-offs
- Appearance(s) in UEFA Conference League