Biography of Elijah Anuoluwapo Oluwaferanmi Oluwatomi Oluwalana Ayomikulehin Adebayo

Elijah Anuoluwapo Oluwaferanmi Oluwatomi Oluwalana Ayomikulehin Adebayo
(Born 7 January 1998)

Elijah Adebayo is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Luton Town. Known for his versatility, Adebayo has also played as a central defender.

Club Career
Fulham
Adebayo joined Fulham at the under-9 level and progressed through their youth system.
He gained experience with loan spells at Slough Town, Bognor Regis Town, and Cheltenham Town (January 2018).
On 7 July 2018, Adebayo joined Swindon Town on a season-long loan in League Two.
On 31 January 2019, he moved on loan to Stevenage.
At the end of the 2018–19 season, Fulham released Adebayo.
Walsall
Following his release from Fulham, Adebayo signed for Walsall in June 2019, where he further developed his game.

Luton Town
On 1 February 2021, Adebayo signed for Luton Town for an undisclosed fee.
He scored his first goal for the club on 23 February 2021, in a 1–1 draw against Millwall.
Despite facing off-field challenges and incidents of racist abuse in 2022 and 2023, Adebayo remained a key player for Luton Town.
On 30 January 2024, he became the first Luton Town player to score a hat-trick in the Premier League, in a 4–0 win against Brighton & Hove Albion.
After an injury in February 2024, Adebayo returned to action on 3 May 2024, scoring in a match against Everton.

Personal Life
Adebayo was born in England and is of Nigerian descent.
Style of Play
Primarily a forward, Adebayo is also capable of playing as a central defender, showcasing his versatility on the field.