Tunji Akinola

Olatunji Oluwasehun Akinola (born 21 November 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for side Woking.

West Ham United
Akinola first played for Brimsdown Rovers in north London, at around aged seven or eight, before joining West Ham United as a nine-year old.

Akinola was promoted to the under-18 squad at the age of 15, made over 50 appearances at under-23 level and who made his maiden first-team appearance in a pre-season win over Wycombe Wanderers in August 2020. He played in the EFL Trophy against Colchester United in September 2020. His departure from West Ham at the end of June 2021 was announced on 4 June 2021.

Leyton Orient
Akinola signed for Leyton Orient on loan from West Ham United in October 2020. He made his debut against Barrow on 10 October 2020.

Partick Thistle
In August 2021, Akinola signed a one-year deal with Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle. Akinola scored the first professional goal of his career, opening the scoring as Thistle won 2–0 away to Stranraer in the Scottish Challenge Cup.

Akinola signed a one-year contract extension with Thistle in January 2022. On 25 January 2023, Akinola left Thistle by mutual consent.

Woking
In July 2023, following a successful trial period, Akinola joined Woking.

Style of play
During his time at the club, West Ham described Akinola as "tall and composed" and a "ball-playing" centre-back.

Personal life
Akinola is of Nigerian descent.