Eddie Oshodi
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Edward Abdullai M. O. "Eddie" Oshodi (born 14 January 1992) is an English
professional footballer who plays as a defender
. He is currently with Conference National
outfit Forest Green Rovers
. He has previously spent time on loan at Dagenham & Redbridge
and Rushden & Diamonds
, and has played for England at under-16
and under-17
levels.
's youth system
. He made his first team debut for Watford during the 2009–10
season on 29 September in the 3–2 home defeat against Coventry City
, replacing the injured Lee Hodson
as a substitute in the 78th minute. He was still an academy scholar at the time. Oshodi has represented England
at under-16
and under-17
levels. On 25 November 2010 Oshodi signed on-loan for Dagenham & Redbridge
until January 2011. Following the conclusion of that loan, during which Oshodi failed to make an appearance after several Dagenham fixtures were postponed due to the weather, he joined Conference
side Rushden & Diamonds
on a three-month loan. He scored his first career goal for Rushden on 22 February 2011, in a 2–0 Conference win against Eastbourne Borough
.
He was released by Watford on August 31st, 2011, after being deemed surplus to requirements.
On 7 October 2011, Oshodi signed for Conference National
side Forest Green Rovers
who are managed by his former youth team coach at Watford, Dave Hockaday
, on a two year deal. Oshodi made his Forest Green debut the next day in a 0-0 away draw against Fleetwood Town
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
professional footballer who plays as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
. He is currently with Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
outfit Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
. He has previously spent time on loan at Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge F.C.
Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club , informally known as Daggers, is an English association football club based in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, East London. It was formed in 1992 after a merger between Redbridge Forest and Dagenham...
and Rushden & Diamonds
Rushden & Diamonds F.C.
Rushden & Diamonds Football Club was an association football club based in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Formed by a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992, the club played in the Conference National following a short spell in the Football League at the start of...
, and has played for England at under-16
England national under-16 football team
-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the Victory Shield match against Scotland.-Recent call-ups:The following players have also been called up to the England U-16 squad and remain eligible.-External links:*...
and under-17
England national under-17 football team
-Elite Qualifying Group 3:-Group stage:-Fifth place play-off:-FA International U17 Tournament:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualifying round....
levels.
Career
Oshodi started his career with WatfordWatford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
's youth system
Youth system
Youth system is a sporting terminology used to refer to a youth investment program within a particular team or league, which develops and nurtures young talent in farm teams, with the vision of using them in the first team if they show enough promise, and to fill up squads numbers in some teams...
. He made his first team debut for Watford during the 2009–10
Watford F.C. season 2009–10
Watford Football Club are an association football club from Watford, Hertfordshire, England. Home matches were played at the club's stadium, Vicarage Road, which had a capacity of 17,504 for the 2009–10 season...
season on 29 September in the 3–2 home defeat against Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
, replacing the injured Lee Hodson
Lee Hodson
Lee James Stephen Hodson is a professional footballer, currently playing in the Football League Championship for Watford. Hodson is a defender, and plays primarily as a right-back...
as a substitute in the 78th minute. He was still an academy scholar at the time. Oshodi has represented England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
at under-16
England national under-16 football team
-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the Victory Shield match against Scotland.-Recent call-ups:The following players have also been called up to the England U-16 squad and remain eligible.-External links:*...
and under-17
England national under-17 football team
-Elite Qualifying Group 3:-Group stage:-Fifth place play-off:-FA International U17 Tournament:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualifying round....
levels. On 25 November 2010 Oshodi signed on-loan for Dagenham & Redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge F.C.
Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club , informally known as Daggers, is an English association football club based in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, East London. It was formed in 1992 after a merger between Redbridge Forest and Dagenham...
until January 2011. Following the conclusion of that loan, during which Oshodi failed to make an appearance after several Dagenham fixtures were postponed due to the weather, he joined Conference
Football Conference
The Football Conference is a football league in England which consists of three divisions called Conference National, Conference North, and Conference South. Some Football Conference clubs are fully professional, such as Luton Town, but most of them are semi-professional...
side Rushden & Diamonds
Rushden & Diamonds F.C.
Rushden & Diamonds Football Club was an association football club based in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Formed by a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992, the club played in the Conference National following a short spell in the Football League at the start of...
on a three-month loan. He scored his first career goal for Rushden on 22 February 2011, in a 2–0 Conference win against Eastbourne Borough
Eastbourne Borough F.C.
Eastbourne Borough are a semi-professional English football club, based in the town of Eastbourne, East Sussex, and are members of the Conference South. They are known as The Sports after their previous name as Langney Sports. Eastbourne Borough play their home matches at Priory Lane in Langney...
.
He was released by Watford on August 31st, 2011, after being deemed surplus to requirements.
On 7 October 2011, Oshodi signed for Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
who are managed by his former youth team coach at Watford, Dave Hockaday
Dave Hockaday
David "Dave" Hockaday is an English former professional footballer who played as a right-back. He is currently first team manager at Conference National club Forest Green Rovers.-Playing career:...
, on a two year deal. Oshodi made his Forest Green debut the next day in a 0-0 away draw against Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town F.C.
Fleetwood Town F.C. is an English football club based in Fleetwood, Lancashire. They currently play in the Conference National having been defeated in the Conference National play-off semi-final by AFC Wimbledon in the 2010–11 season.-History:...
.
Career statistics
Appearances correct .| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Watford Watford F.C. Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade... |
2009–10 Watford F.C. season 2009–10 Watford Football Club are an association football club from Watford, Hertfordshire, England. Home matches were played at the club's stadium, Vicarage Road, which had a capacity of 17,504 for the 2009–10 season... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Watford Watford F.C. Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade... |
2010–11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dagenham & Redbridge Dagenham & Redbridge F.C. Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club , informally known as Daggers, is an English association football club based in Dagenham, in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, East London. It was formed in 1992 after a merger between Redbridge Forest and Dagenham... |
2010–11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rushden & Diamonds Rushden & Diamonds F.C. Rushden & Diamonds Football Club was an association football club based in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, England. Formed by a merger of Rushden Town and Irthlingborough Diamonds in 1992, the club played in the Conference National following a short spell in the Football League at the start of... |
2010–11 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |