Al-Amin Kazeem
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 April 2002 | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back, winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Galway United (on loan from Colchester United) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017–2019 | Colchester United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019– | Colchester United | 33 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | → Maldon & Tiptree (loan) | 13 | (1) |
| 2024– | → Galway United (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:34, 30 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
Al-Amin Kazeem (born 6 April 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back or winger for Galway United, on loan from EFL League Two club Colchester United.
Club career[edit]
Maldon & Tiptree[edit]
Al-Amin Kazeem was signed by Colchester United as a youth player in 2017. He was sent out on loan to Isthmian League side Maldon & Tiptree for the 2019-20 season. He was a part of the side that reached the second round of the FA Cup for the first time in its history.[2]
Colchester United[edit]
On returning from loan to Colchester United, Kazeem signed a two year contract with The U's.[3] Kazeem had to wait until the 2022/23 season to get his chance with the first team, making his debut in the Carabao Cup game against Ipswich Town. He gained high praise for Colchester manager Wayne Brown, with the manager saying "I don't like to individualize after games but Al-Amin for me making his debut against a real top class (team)...I thought his one for one defending was exceptional."[4]
Galway United loan[edit]
On 8 February 2024, Kazeem signed for newly promoted League of Ireland Premier Division side Galway United on a half-season loan.[5]
Style of Play[edit]
Kazeem plays as a left-back primarily. He is very strong, quick and willing to defend, with his manager Wayne Brown stating after his debut "You've seen his fitness first and foremost but also his physical presence to get out to the ball and want to defend. "That's a rarity nowadays, where you have people who actually want to defend."[6]
International career[edit]
Kazeem is eligible to play for both Nigeria and England as he holds dual citizenship for both countries.[7] He has not declared for either country as of yet.
References[edit]
- ^ "Al-Amin Kazeem - Defender - First Team Profiles - Colchester United".
- ^ "BBC to show Maldon & Tiptree FA Cup tie". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Al-Amin Kazeem - Defender - First Team Profiles - Colchester United".
- ^ "'He's an exceptional talent' - Al-Amin Kazeem praised after fine debut".
- ^ https://galwayunitedfc.ie/al-amin-kazeem-joins-galway-united-on-loan-from-colchester-united/
- ^ "'He's an exceptional talent' - Al-Amin Kazeem praised after fine debut".
- ^ "Colchester 'Kazeem eyes Flying Eagles the Nation Newspaper". 4 November 2020.
External links[edit]
- Al-Amin Kazeem at Soccerway
- Living people
- 2002 births
- English men's footballers
- Men's association football defenders
- English Football League players
- Colchester United F.C. players
- Maldon & Tiptree F.C. players
- Galway United F.C. players
- League of Ireland players
- English expatriate footballers
- English expatriates in Ireland
- Expatriate association footballers in the Republic of Ireland