Michael Dokunmu

Michael Folabi Dokunmu (born 9 April 2006) is a South African professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Dutch side Vitesse.

Early life
Dokunmu was born in Kimberley, South Africa, to a Nigerian father and a South African mother.

Club career
Dokunmu started his career at a number of youth clubs in South Africa before joining professional side SuperSport United. In December 2019, his mother accepted a job in the Netherlands, and Dokunmu's family moved to the country.

The following summer, he went on trial with Eredivisie side Vitesse, before being accepted into their academy. He signed his first professional contract with the club in August 2022. He became Vitesse's third-youngest debutant, behind Brahim Darri and Mitchell van Bergen, when he appeared in a friendly game against SC Heerenveen.

International career
Eligible to represent South Africa and Nigeria through his parents, as well as the Netherlands, he was called up to the under-17 side of the latter for a training camp in January 2023. However, in April of the same year, he switched his international allegiance to South Africa, and was called up to their under-17 side ahead of the 2023 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations. He stated that he had chosen to represent South Africa as it was his birthplace, and that he hoped to represent the nation's senior squad in future.

Personal life
His brother, Ethan, is also a footballer, and currently also plays in the academy of Vitesse.