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Biography
London-born defender who made a breakthrough into the Under-18s in 2021/22.
The youngster has since gained experience in Premier League 2, the EFL Trophy, UEFA Youth League and the FA Youth Cup. He has regularly performed at right-back and previously represented England at Under-17s level. A first senior call-up was achieved on 28 February, when he was on the bench for the Emirates FA Cup fifth-round tie with Nottingham Forest. He has been involved in multiple first-team squads in the 2023/24 season, including being named among the substitutes for the Reds' FA Cup semi-final against Coventry at Wembley. Ogunneye joined Newport County on loan in July 2025.
- Position
Defender
- Country
England
- Date of birth
12 Nov 2005
- Joined
1 Jul 2022
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