Nicky Ajose
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Nicholas Olushola "Nicky" Ajose (born 7 October 1991) is an English
footballer who plays as a forward for Peterborough United
. He began his career with Manchester United
, but never made an appearance in the first-team and spent much of the 2010–11 season on loan to Bury
. He joined Peterborough in July 2011.
, he made his way through Manchester United's youth squads. He was awarded with his first professional contract by the club, in the summer of 2009.
, on a one-month loan deal, he made his debut the following day as an 80th-minute substitute in a 2–0 away win over Cheltenham Town
. His first goal for Bury came on his fifth appearance, a 3–0 home win over Accrington Stanley
on 9 October. Seven days later he netted in a 4–3 away victory over Torquay United
. His loan was later extended until 3 January 2011. Ajose then scored goals in a 3–1 away wins over Aldershot Town
on 30 October, and Burton Albion
on 19 November. Ajose netted twice in a 5–0 away win over Lincoln City
on 23 November. On 5 January 2011, Bury announced that they had agreed at a meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson
that Ajose would remain at Bury on loan until 30 June 2011. He returned to Manchester United for treatment in February after damaging his knee. Five weeks later he rejoined Bury to commence the rest of his loan spell. Ajose scored his first goal of 2011 in a 4–2 away victory over Macclesfield Town
on 1 February. He scored twice in a 3–0 victory over Oxford United
on 2 April, before netting another brace in a 4–2 away win over Northampton Town
the following week.
– managed by Darren Ferguson
, son of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson
– on 5 July 2011. Peterborough paid an undisclosed fee for the striker, who signed a four-year contract with the club.
four times & once by England U17
.
He is also eligible to play for Nigeria and was called up for the 2009 African Youth Championship
.
Statistics accurate as of match played 6 August 2011
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...
footballer who plays as a forward for Peterborough United
Peterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
. He began his career with Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
, but never made an appearance in the first-team and spent much of the 2010–11 season on loan to Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
. He joined Peterborough in July 2011.
Manchester United
Born in BuryBury
Bury is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on the River Irwell, east of Bolton, west-southwest of Rochdale, and north-northwest of the city of Manchester...
, he made his way through Manchester United's youth squads. He was awarded with his first professional contract by the club, in the summer of 2009.
Bury loan
On 24 September 2010, Ajose joined his home-town club, BuryBury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
, on a one-month loan deal, he made his debut the following day as an 80th-minute substitute in a 2–0 away win over Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
. His first goal for Bury came on his fifth appearance, a 3–0 home win over Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley F.C.
Accrington Stanley is an English association football club from Accrington in Lancashire, in the North West of England, who play in Football League Two, the fourth-highest division in the English football league system....
on 9 October. Seven days later he netted in a 4–3 away victory over Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
. His loan was later extended until 3 January 2011. Ajose then scored goals in a 3–1 away wins over Aldershot Town
Aldershot Town F.C.
Aldershot Town Football Club is an association football club based in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, founded in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt-ridden Fourth Division club Aldershot Football Club...
on 30 October, and Burton Albion
Burton Albion F.C.
Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005...
on 19 November. Ajose netted twice in a 5–0 away win over Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
on 23 November. On 5 January 2011, Bury announced that they had agreed at a meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson
Alex Ferguson
Sir Alexander Chapman "Alex" Ferguson, CBE is a Scottish association football manager and former player, currently managing Manchester United, where he has been in charge since 1986...
that Ajose would remain at Bury on loan until 30 June 2011. He returned to Manchester United for treatment in February after damaging his knee. Five weeks later he rejoined Bury to commence the rest of his loan spell. Ajose scored his first goal of 2011 in a 4–2 away victory over Macclesfield Town
Macclesfield Town F.C.
Macclesfield Town Football Club is an English football team. The club was formed in 1874 and is based in the town of Macclesfield in Cheshire. The team play its home games at the 6,355 capacity Moss Rose stadium...
on 1 February. He scored twice in a 3–0 victory over Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
on 2 April, before netting another brace in a 4–2 away win over Northampton Town
Northampton Town F.C.
Northampton Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They currently play in Football League Two, the lowest league division, after being relegated from League One on the last day of the 2008–09 season...
the following week.
Peterborough United
After failing to make it into the Manchester United first-team, Ajose joined Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United F.C.
Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is...
– managed by Darren Ferguson
Darren Ferguson
Darren Ferguson is a Scottish football manager and former player, currently in his second spell as the manager of Peterborough United...
, son of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson
Alex Ferguson
Sir Alexander Chapman "Alex" Ferguson, CBE is a Scottish association football manager and former player, currently managing Manchester United, where he has been in charge since 1986...
– on 5 July 2011. Peterborough paid an undisclosed fee for the striker, who signed a four-year contract with the club.
International career
Ajose has been capped by England U16England 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:*...
four times & once by England U17
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....
.
He is also eligible to play for Nigeria and was called up for the 2009 African Youth Championship
2009 African Youth Championship
The 2009 African Youth Championship is a football tournament for Under 20 players. It was held in Rwanda from the 18th of January until the 1st of February 2009....
.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Continental | OtherIncludes other competitive competitions, including the FA Community Shield FA Community Shield The Football Association Community Shield is English football's annual match contested between the champions of the previous Premier League season and the holders of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium. If the Premier League champions also won the FA Cup then the league runners-up provide the opposition... , Football League Trophy Football League Trophy The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top... |
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Manchester United Manchester United F.C. Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958... |
2010–11 2010–11 Premier League The 2010–11 Premier League was the 19th season of the Premier League since its establishment in 1992. The 2010–11 fixtures were released on 17 June 2010 at 09:00 BST. The season began on 14 August 2010, and ended on 22 May 2011... |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bury Bury F.C. Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the... (loan) |
2010–11 2010–11 Football League Two The 2010–11 Football League Two season, , was the lowest division of the Football League for that season... |
28 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | 32 | 13 | |
| Peterborough United Peterborough United F.C. Peterborough United Football Club are a professional English football club based in Peterborough. Peterborough United formed in 1934 and played in the old Midland League, which they won six times; eventually being admitted to the Football League in 1960, replacing Gateshead. Their home ground is... |
2011–12 2011–12 Football League Championship The 2011–12 Football League Championship is the eighth season of the league under its current title and nineteenth season under its current league division format.... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 29 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 13 | |
Statistics accurate as of match played 6 August 2011