Jonathan Afolabi

Jonathan Swanson Afolabi (born 14 January 2000) is an Irish footballer who plays as a striker for Ayr United, on loan from Celtic. He has previously been on loan with Dunfermline Athletic and Dundee.

Club Career

Early career

Born and raised in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Afolabi played his youth football with Shamrock Rovers and St Joseph's Boys before earning a move to the Academy of Premier League club Southampton.

Celtic

On 21 August 2019, Afolabi joined Scottish Premiership Champions Celtic.

Dunfermline Athletic (loan)

On 27 January 2020, Afolabi signed for Dunfermline Athletic of the Scottish Championship on loan until the end of the season. His debut in senior football came on 1 February 2020, in a 3–2 win away to Queen of the South. He made 6 appearances for the club, scoring 2 goals before the season was ended prematurely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dundee (loan)

On 29 September 2020, Afolabi joined Dundee on a season-long loan. He scored his first goal for the club at home in the league against Greenock Morton.

Ayr United (loan)

On the 2nd August 2021, Afolabi signed for Ayr United on loan until the end of the season.