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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
Key traits
- England international
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- Current team
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Derry City
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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England
- Date of birth
- 05 Oct 2000 (25 years)
- Height
- 181 cm
- Weight
- 71 kg
James Olayinka recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Drogheda United vs Derry City
|
Ireland Premier Division | 08 May 2026 | 1 – 0 |
|
Derry City vs Galway United
|
Ireland Premier Division | 04 May 2026 | 1 – 1 |
Bohemians vs Derry City
|
Ireland Premier Division | 01 May 2026 | 1 – 1 |
|
Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers
|
Ireland Premier Division | 24 Apr 2026 | 1 – 0 |
Shelbourne vs Derry City
|
Ireland Premier Division | 17 Apr 2026 | 1 – 2 |
Waterford United vs Derry City
|
Ireland Premier Division | 15 May 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Derry City vs St. Patricks Athletic
|
Ireland Premier Division | 22 May 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Derry City vs Shelbourne
|
Ireland Premier Division | 25 May 2026 | Upcoming |
Dundalk vs Derry City
|
Ireland Premier Division | 29 May 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Derry City vs Bohemians
|
Ireland Premier Division | 12 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Papua New Guinea U16 (W) vs Cook Islands U16 Women
|
OFC W U16 | 24 Apr 2026 | 1 – 1 |
American Samoa U16(W) vs Cook Islands U16 Women
|
OFC W U16 | 18 Apr 2026 | 0 – 10 |
Cook Islands U16 Women vs American Samoa U16(W)
|
OFC W U16 | 03 May 2025 | 4 – 5 |
|
Cook Islands U16 Women vs Papua New Guinea U16 (W)
|
OFC W U16 | 27 Apr 2025 | 1 – 1 |
|
Cook Islands U16 Women vs Tahiti U16 Women
|
OFC W U16 | 19 Sep 2024 | 1 – 2 |
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Cook Islands U16 Women national team
About James Olayinka
James Olayinka is a 25-year-old England professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Derry City in Ireland.
Born on 05 October 2000 in England, James Olayinka has been eligible for senior professional football since 2017. James Olayinka stands 181 cm tall and weighs 71 kg.
As more Derry City fixtures are played, James Olayinka's career totals, per-match breakdowns, season-by-season table, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Waterford United vs Derry City in the Ireland Premier Division on Friday 15 May 2026 at 18:45 UTC. Most recent fixture: Drogheda United 1-0 Derry City in the Ireland Premier Division.
Bookmark this James Olayinka hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about James Olayinka
What team does James Olayinka play for?
James Olayinka currently plays for Derry City in Ireland.
What position does James Olayinka play?
James Olayinka plays as a midfielder.
How old is James Olayinka?
James Olayinka was born on 05 October 2000, making them 25 years old.
What nationality is James Olayinka?
James Olayinka represents England.
How tall is James Olayinka?
James Olayinka stands 181 cm tall and weighs 71 kg.
When does James Olayinka's team play next?
Derry City's next fixture is Waterford United vs Derry City in the Ireland Premier Division on Friday, 15 May 2026 at 18:45 UTC.
Does James Olayinka play for the national team?
James Olayinka is eligible for Cook Islands U16 Women. Check our Cook Islands U16 Women hub for the next international window.
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Teammates
- Adam Frizzell Midfielder
- Adam O'Reilly Midfielder
- Afolabi Akinyemi Forward
- Alex Bannon Defender
- Arlo Doherty Goalkeeper
- Barry Cotter Defender
- Ben Doherty Defender
- Brandon Fleming Defender
- Brian Maher Goalkeeper
- Callum Downey Midfielder
- Cameron Dummigan Defender
- Carl Winchester Midfielder
- Darragh Markey Midfielder
- Dipo Akinyemi Forward
- Duncan Idehen Defender
- Duncan Nosahaere Idehen Defender
- Gavin Whyte Forward
- Glenn McCourt Midfielder
- James McClean Midfielder
- James Olayinka Midfielder
Other midfielders
- Aaron Cole England
- Aaron Cole England
- Aaron Davies England
- Aaron Dawson England
- Aaron Eyoma England
- Aaron Forde England
- Aaron Forde England
- Aaron Forde England