Victor Akinwale
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Victor Tolulope Oluwatosin Akinwale | ||
| Date of birth | 6 August 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | HFX Wanderers FC | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2017–2026 | Crystal Palace | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2025 | Crystal Palace | 0 | (0) |
| 2025 | → Eastbourne Borough (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2026– | HFX Wanderers | 8 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2021 | England U18 | 2 | (0) |
| 2022 | England U17 | 2 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 29 June 2026 | |||
Victor Tolulope Oluwatosin Akinwale (born 6 August 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for HFX Wanderers in the Canadian Premier League.
Early life
Akinwale was born in England and is of Nigerian descent. He developed as a footballer from a young age before joining the academy of Crystal Palace.
Club career
Crystal Palace
Akinwale joined the academy of Crystal Palace in 2021 and progressed through the club's youth system. He became a prolific goalscorer at under-18 level and featured in the Under-18 Premier League South.[1]
He later progressed to the club’s under-21 side, competing in Premier League 2.[2]
Loan to Eastbourne Borough
In order to gain senior experience, Akinwale joined National League South club Eastbourne Borough on loan in 2025.[2]
HFX Wanderers
In February 2026, Akinwale joined HFX Wanderers.[3][4]
International career
Akinwale is eligible to represent both England through birthplace and Nigeria due to ancestry at international level. In June 2022 he scored goals for England U17 against Norway and USA.[5][6]
Style of play
Akinwale plays primarily as a centre-forward. He is known for his pace, movement off the ball, finishing ability, and pressing from the front.[3]
Personal life
Akinwale holds English nationality and is of Nigerian heritage.
Career statistics
- As of match played 30 May 2026
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Eastbourne Borough (loan) | 2025–26[7] | National League South | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| HFX Wanderers | 2026 | Canadian Premier League | 6 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Career total | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | ||
- ↑ Appearance(s) in the FA Trophy
- ↑ Appearance(s) in the Canadian Championship
References
- ↑ "Record-breaking forward Akinwale departs Crystal Palace after nine years, joins Halifax Wanderers". AllNigeriaSoccer. 26 February 2026. Retrieved 5 April 2026.
- 1 2 Saha, Sandeep (5 July 2025). "'Huge Potential' – Crystal Palace Starlet Excites Boss After Loan Move". Inside Futbol. Retrieved 5 April 2026.
- 1 2 Healey, Josh (5 March 2026). "Poacher? Target man? A look at Victor Akinwale's game and its fit with the Wanderers". HFX Football Post. Retrieved 5 April 2026.
- ↑ "Wanderers sign ex-Crystal Palace striker Victor Akinwale". Canadian Premier League. 25 February 2026. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- ↑ "England 3–0 Norway". WorldFootball. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- ↑ "England 1–2 USA". WorldFootball. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- ↑ "Games played by Victor Akinwale in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- 2004 births
- Living people
- English men's footballers
- England men's youth international footballers
- Men's association football forwards
- Crystal Palace F.C. players
- Eastbourne Borough F.C. players
- Canadian Premier League players
- HFX Wanderers FC players
- English expatriate men's footballers
- English expatriate sportspeople in Canada
- Expatriate men's soccer players in Canada
- Black British sportsmen
- 21st-century Black British people
- 21st-century English sportsmen