Femi Awodesu
American soccer player (born 2001)
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Obafemi Fela Awodesu (born 5 April 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Helsingborgs IF.
Full name
Obafemi Fela Awodesu
Date of birth
5 April 2001
Place of birth
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Height
1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Obafemi Fela Awodesu | ||
| Date of birth | 5 April 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Helsingborgs IF | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2017 | Philadelphia Union | ||
| 2018 | FC DELCO | ||
| 2019–2020 | Chargers Soccer Club | ||
| 2020 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2024 | Penn States Nittany Lions | 65 | (6) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024–2025 | Houston Dynamo FC | 24 | (1) |
| 2024–2025 | → Houston Dynamo 2 (loan) | 30 | (2) |
| 2026– | Helsingborgs IF | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 4 October 2025 | |||
Early life
Awodesu was born on 5 April 2001. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, he is a native of the city.[1] Of Nigerian descent through his father, he has been known for his TikTok account.[2] Growing up, he attended Pennsylvania State University in the United States.
Career
Awodesu started his career with American side Houston Dynamo FC ahead of the 2024 season, where he made twenty-four league appearances and scored one goal. Following his stint there, he signed for Swedish side Helsingborgs IF during January 2026.[3]