Jili Buyabu

Jili Buyabu (born 9 August 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a wing-back for EFL Championship side Sheffield United.

Jili Buyabu
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-08-09) 9 August 2003
Place of birth England
Position(s) Wing-back
Team information
Current team
 Sheffield United
Number 38
Youth career
Crystal Palace
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Hornchurch 13 (2)
2021– Sheffield United 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:43, 8 May 2023 (UTC)

Career

Buyabu began his career with Hornchurch in the Isthmian League in September 2021.[1][2] After an impressive start with Hornchurch, he transferred to Sheffield United on 21 December 2021 signing a 2.5 year contract.[3] In December 2022, he started training with their senior side.[4] He made his professional debut with Sheffield United as a substitute in a 2–1 win over Birmingham City on 8 May 2023.[5]

References
  1. Wilding, Toby (18 December 2021). "Sheffield United set to win transfer race for midfielder". FootballLeagueWorld.
  2. "Hornchurch | Appearances | Jili Buyabu | 2021-2022". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
  3. "Hornchurch youngster Jili Buyabu signs for Sheffield United". Romford Recorder.
  4. "Jili Buyabu: Sheffield United's newest face was looked at by Chelsea and Nottingham Forest". Sheffield United News. 27 October 2022.
  5. "Birmingham 1 - 2 Sheff Utd | Football". the Guardian.
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