Femi Awodesu

Femi Awodesu
Personal information
Full name Obafemi Fela Awodesu
Date of birth (2001-04-05) 5 April 2001 (age 25)
Place of birth Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position Defender
Team information
Current team
Helsingborgs IF
Youth career
–2017 Philadelphia Union
2018 FC DELCO
2019–2020 Chargers Soccer Club
2020 Tampa Bay Rowdies
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2024 Penn States Nittany Lions 65 (6)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024–2025 Houston Dynamo FC 24 (1)
2024–2025Houston Dynamo 2 (loan) 30 (2)
2026– Helsingborgs IF 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 4 October 2025

Obafemi Fela Awodesu (born 5 April 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Helsingborgs IF.

Early life

Awodesu was born on 5 April 2001. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, he is a native of the city.[1] Of Nigerian descent through his father, he has been known for his TikTok account.[2] Growing up, he attended Pennsylvania State University in the United States.

Career

Awodesu started his career with American side Houston Dynamo FC ahead of the 2024 season, where he made twenty-four league appearances and scored one goal. Following his stint there, he signed for Swedish side Helsingborgs IF during January 2026.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Houston Dynamo's Femi Awodesu on Penn State lessons, TikTok stardom and his youth academy experience". Soccer America. 4 April 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  2. ^ "'Highs are super high, lows are super low' - Houston Dynamo rising star Femi Awodesu on documenting his MLS journey, TikTok fame and life as a professional soccer player". Goal. 16 May 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
  3. ^ Femi Awodesu at WorldFootball.net

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