Toyosi Olusanya

Olutoyosi "Toyosi" Tajudeen Olusanya (born 14 October 1997) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Middlesbrough.

He started his professional career at AFC Wimbledon and scored on his debut. After a loan spell at Kingstonian in late 2016, Olusanya trialled with Chelsea, Reading, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Cheltenham Town before joining Walton Casuals. He joined Fleet Town in February 2018 before a move to Gosport Borough a month later.

Club Career

Youth

Olusanya started his youth career with Mass between the ages of 11 and 14, before a year-long spell at Palace Guard. He later joined 10 Coaching as part of a college scheme, and was spotted by AFC Wimbledon while looking at a teammate.

AFC Wimbledon

In 2015, Olusanya joined AFC Wimbledon. He was a key member of the club's 2015–16 FA Youth Cup run that saw them reach the fifth Round.

Having featured in a 4–0 victory over Woking in the First Round, he netted both goals in the club's 2–0 victory over Ebbsfleet United in the Second Round. Olusanya also played against Watford, Newcastle United and Chelsea in the ensuing rounds. He was rewarded with a professional deal in February 2016.

On 7 May 2016, he made his Football League debut as a 73rd minute substitute against Newport County. Olusanya scored his first goal for the club seven minutes later, being bought down in the box before converting the penalty.

Kingstonian (loan)

In November 2016, he joined Isthmian League Premier Division club Kingstonian on a one-month loan. He made his debut in a 1–1 FA Trophy draw with Tonbridge Angels on 12 November, and marked his league debut a week later. He made seven appearances for the club, the majority coming from the bench, before his return to AFC Wimbledon in December.

Trials

In April 2017, Olusanya joined Premier League side Chelsea on trial, having impressed in their previous FA Youth Cup meeting