David Agbontohoma

David Agbontohoma
Personal information
Full name David Osaretin Agbontohoma[1]
Date of birth (2001-09-30) 30 September 2001[2]
Place of birth Southwark, England[2]
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Position Centre-back
Youth career
Arsenal
2018–2021 Southampton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Sheffield Wednesday 0 (0)
2023 → Boreham Wood (loan) 3 (0)
2023–2025 Boreham Wood 61 (2)
2025–2026 Maidstone United 19 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:19, 1 May 2026 (UTC)

David Osaretin Agbontohoma (born 30 September 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back.

Career

Early career

Having played youth football for Arsenal, Agbontohoma joined Southampton in summer 2018, where he agreed a two-year scholarship deal.[3] Agbontohoma signed a one-year professional contract with Southampton in August 2020.[4]

Sheffield Wednesday

Agbontohoma joined Sheffield Wednesday following a trial on 1 July 2021.[5] He made his debut against Harrogate Town in the EFL Trophy on 9 November 2021.[6] On 20 July 2022, it was confirmed that Agbontohoma had extended his stay at the club.[7]

Boreham Wood

On 6 January 2023, Agbontohoma joined Boreham Wood on a one-month loan.[8] He made his debut the day later against Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup the following day playing the full 90 minutes.[9] His loan was turned permanent on 2 February 2023.[10] He was released from the club in May 2025.[11]

Maidstone United

On 8 July 2025, Agbontohoma joined National League South side Maidstone United.[12] He departed the club at the end of the 2025–26 season.[13]

Career statistics

As of end of 2025–26 season
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Southampton U21 2019–20[14] Premier League 2, Division 2 —1[a]010
2020–21[15] Premier League 2, Division 2 —2[a]020
Total 0000003030
Sheffield Wednesday 2021–22[16] League One 0000002[a]020
2022–23[17] League One 0000002[a]020
Total 0000004040
Boreham Wood (loan) 2022–23[17] National League 3020000050
Boreham Wood 2022–23[17] National League 20000001[b]0210
2023–24[18] National League 211000000211
2024–25[19] National League South 20110002[c]0231
Total 612100030652
Maidstone United 2025–26[20] National League South 191000000191
Career total 8333000100963
  1. 1 2 3 4 Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.
  2. ↑ Appearance(s) in the National League Playoffs.
  3. ↑ Appearance(s) in FA Trophy

References

  1. ↑ "Squad List 2021/22" (PDF). English Football League. 10 November 2021. p. 120. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "D. Agbontohoma". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  3. ↑ "Official: Southampton Sign Nigerian Wonderkid From Arsenal". AllNigeriaSoccer. 12 July 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  4. ↑ Warlow, Rob (28 August 2020). "Southampton confirm first professional contracts for trio of youngsters". Hampshire Live. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "Young duo sign professional Owls deals". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  6. ↑ "Who is David Agbontohoma? Ex-Southampton youngster handed Sheffield Wednesday debut". YorkshireLive. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
  7. ↑ "Agbontohoma extends Owls stay". Sheffield Wednesday Official Site. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  8. ↑ "Agbontohoma joins Boreham Wood on loan". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 6 January 2023.
  9. ↑ "Match Report: Accrington Stanley". Boreham Wood FC. 7 January 2023.
  10. ↑ "David Agbontohoma leaves Owls". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 2 February 2023.
  11. ↑ "Wood confirm 2024/25 retained list". Boreham Wood FC. 27 May 2025.
  12. ↑ "David Agbontohoma is the latest addition to the squad this summer". Maidstone United FC. 11 July 2025.
  13. ↑ "Maidstone United retained and released list". maidstoneunited.co.uk. 28 April 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
  14. ↑ "Games played by David Agbontohoma in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  15. ↑ "Games played by David Agbontohoma in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  16. ↑ "Games played by David Agbontohoma in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  17. 1 2 3 "Games played by David Agbontohoma in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  18. ↑ "Games played by David Agbontohoma in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  19. ↑ "Games played by David Agbontohoma in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  20. ↑ "Games played by David Agbontohoma in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 September 2020.