Akin Famewo

Personal information
Full name	Akinlolu Richard Olamide Famewo
Date of birth	9 November 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth	Lewisham, England
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.87 m)
Position(s)	Centre-back
Team information
Current team	Hull City
Number	23
Youth career
0000–2016	Luton Town
Senior career*
Years	Team
2016–2019	Luton Town
2018–2019	→ Grimsby Town (loan)
2019–2022	Norwich City
2020	→ St Mirren (loan)
2020–2021	→ Charlton Athletic (loan)
2021–2022	→ Charlton Athletic (loan)
2022–2025	Sheffield Wednesday
2025–	Hull City
	* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:13, 30 September 2025 (UTC)
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Akinlolu Richard Olamide Famewo (born 9 November 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL Championship club Hull City.

Career

Luton Town

Born in Lewisham, Greater London,^[5] Famewo joined Luton Town as an under-10 and progressed through the club's youth system.^[6] He was a member of the under-18 team that won the Youth Alliance South East title and the Youth Alliance Cup in 2015–16,^[7]^[8] and also reached the quarter-finals of the FA Youth Cup, in which they lost 1–0 to Blackburn Rovers.^[9]

Famewo signed his first professional contract on 18 July 2016 at the start of the second year of his scholarship.^[6] He was named in the matchday squad for the first time on 10 August for Luton's 3–1 win at home to newly relegated Championship club Aston Villa in the EFL Cup first round, but remained an unused substitute.^[5]^[10] Famewo made his professional debut on 16 August as an 86th-minute substitute for Jordan Cook in a 2–1 win at home to Newport County.^[11] His first start came on 30 August in Luton's 2–1 win away to Gillingham in the EFL Trophy and made his first league start in a 1–1 draw away to Hartlepool United on 27 September.^[12] After Famewo's full league debut, manager Nathan Jones said "He was outstanding and he's going to be a top player. He has all the attributes and he's ours and we're proud of him".^[13] Famewo missed much of the rest of the campaign due to injury,^[14] but he returned to Luton's matchday squad as an unused substitute for the final part of the season and finished 2016–17 with six appearances.^[15]

Famewo signed a one-year extension to his contract on 6 July 2018 to keep him at the club until June 2020, and joined League Two club Grimsby Town on a season-long loan.^[16] He was recalled by Luton on 29 January 2019, having made 12 appearances for Grimsby.^[17]

Norwich City

Famewo signed for Championship club Norwich City on 29 January 2019 on a one-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.^[18]

He was loaned to Scottish Premiership club St Mirren on 8 January 2020 until the end of the 2019–20 season.^[19] Famewo joined newly relegated League One club Charlton Athletic on 26 September 2020 on loan for the 2020–21 season.^[20] Charlton re-signed Famewo on a season-long loan on 8 July 2021, with the option of a permanent transfer.^[21]

However, this option was not taken up and Famewo rejoined Norwich City at the end of the 2021–22 season following their relegation back to The Championship.

Sheffield Wednesday

On 6 July 2022, Famewo joined Sheffield Wednesday for an undisclosed fee.^[22] He made his debut away to Milton Keynes Dons on 6 August 2022, but it would be cut short by a serious-looking injury.^[23] Following Wednesday's EFL Cup win against Sunderland, manager Darren Moore confirmed Famewo would be out for some considerable time.^[24] He would return to the first-team squad against Derby County on 3 December.^[25] He scored his maiden Wednesday goal against Bristol Rovers on 18 April 2023.^[26] He was offered a new contract at the end of the 2024–25 season.^[27]

Hull City

On 29 July 2025, Famewo joined Championship rivals Hull City on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract with the option of another.^[28] He made his debut on 12 August 2025, coming off the bench in the EFL Cup defeat to Wrexham on penalties.^[29]

Personal life

Born in England, Famewo is of Nigerian descent.^[30]

Career statistics

As of 30 September 2025

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club	Season	League			National cup^[a]		League cup^[b]		Other		Total
Club	Season	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Luton Town	2016–17^[12]	League Two	3	0	0	0	0	0	3^[c]	0	6	0
	2017–18^[31]	League Two	3	0	0	0	0	0	5^[c]	0	8	0
	Total		6	0	0	0	0	0	8	0	14	0
Grimsby Town (loan)	2018–19^[32]	League Two	10	0	1	0	0	0	1^[c]	0	12	0
Norwich City	2018–19^[32]	Championship	0	0	—		—		—		0	0
	2019–20^[33]	Premier League	1	0	0	0	0	0	—		1	0
	2020–21^[34]	Championship	0	0	—		0	0	—		0	0
	Total		1	0	0	0	0	0	—		1	0
Norwich City U21	2019–20^[33]	—			—		—		3^[c]	0	3	0
St Mirren (loan)	2019–20^[33]	Scottish Premiership	9	0	4	0	—		—		13	0
Charlton Athletic (loan)	2020–21^[34]	League One	22	0	0	0	—		0	0	22	0
	2021–22^[35]	League One	37	1	2	0	0	0	1^[d]	0	40	1
	Total		59	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	62	1
Sheffield Wednesday	2022–23^[36]	League One	17	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	19	1
	2023–24^[37]	Championship	35	0	3	0	1	0	0	0	39	0
	2024–25^[38]	Championship	13	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	15	0
	Total		65	1	5	0	3	0	0	0	73	1
Hull City	2025–26^[39]	Championship	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	3	0
Career total			152	2	12	0	4	0	13	0	181	2

^ Includes FA Cup, Scottish Cup
^ Includes EFL Cup
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
^ One appearance in the EFL Trophy

References

^ "EFL: Club retained and released lists published". English Football League. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
^ "Akin Famewo: Overview". ESPN. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
^ "Akin Famewo: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
^ "Akin Famewo: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
^ ^a ^b "Akin Famewo". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
^ ^a ^b "Famewo pens first professional deal at Luton". Luton Today. 18 July 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
^ "Hatters U18s clinch Youth Alliance title". Luton Today. 13 January 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
^ Simmonds, Mike (21 April 2016). "Hinds at the double as Hatters U18s clinch Youth Alliance Cup". Luton Today. Archived from the original on 7 August 2018.
^ "FA Youth Cup: Brave Hatters U18s knocked out by Blackburn". Luton Today. 24 February 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
^ Shepka, Phil (10 August 2016). "Luton Town 3–1 Aston Villa". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
^ "McGeehan wins it for Hatters with controversial injury time penalty". Luton Today. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
^ ^a ^b "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
"Luton Town 4–1 Wycombe Wanderers". BBC Sport. 3 September 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
^ "'Outstanding' Famewo tipped for a big future by Luton boss". Luton Today. 29 September 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
^ "Growing pains have hampered Famewo's development". Luton Today. 9 January 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
^ "A. Famewo: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
^ "Akin Famewo: Grimsby Town sign Luton Town defender on loan". BBC Sport. 6 July 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
^ Findlater, James (29 January 2019). "Akin Famewo recalled from Grimsby Town loan as he makes move to Championship". Grimsby Live. Local World. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
^ "Akin Famewo: Luton defender joins Norwich City on 18-month deal". BBC Sport. 29 January 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
^ "St Mirren: Akin Famewo arrives on loan from Norwich". BBC Sport. 8 January 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
^ Southwell, Connor (26 September 2020). "City defender joins Charlton Athletic on loan". The Pink'un. Norwich. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
^ "Akin Famewo: Charlton Athletic re-sign Norwich defender on loan". BBC Sport. 8 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
^ "Owls sign Akin Famewo". Sheffield Wednesday Official Site. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
^ "Darren Moore issues Akin Famewo injury update after Sheffield Wednesday's win at MK Dons". Yorkshire Live. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
^ "Famewo facing spell on sidelines". Sheffield Wednesday Official Site. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
^ "Akin Famewo back in Owls squad". Sheffield Wednesday Official Site. 3 December 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
^ "Report: Bristol Rovers 1–2 Owls". Sheffield Wednesday Official Site. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
^ "Owls confirm retained list". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
^ "Famewo signs for Hull City". Hull City A.F.C. 29 July 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
^ "Wrexham 3–3 Hull City". BBC Sport. 12 August 2025. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
^ "Akin Famewo signs for Norwich City". pulse.ng.
^ "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
^ ^a ^b "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
^ ^a ^b "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
^ "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
^ "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
^ "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
^ "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
^ "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 July 2025.

External links

Profile at the Norwich City F.C. website

[31] Includes FA Cup, Scottish Cup

[32] Includes EFL Cup

[EFLT-33] Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

[39] One appearance in the EFL Trophy

[1] "EFL: Club retained and released lists published". English Football League. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 31 December 2017.

[2] "Akin Famewo: Overview". ESPN. Retrieved 13 May 2020.

[3] "Akin Famewo: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 13 May 2020.

[4] "Akin Famewo: Profile". worldfootball.net. HEIM:SPIEL. Retrieved 13 November 2021.

[11v11-5] "Akin Famewo". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 13 May 2020.

[Professional-6] "Famewo pens first professional deal at Luton". Luton Today. 18 July 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2020.

[7] "Hatters U18s clinch Youth Alliance title". Luton Today. 13 January 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2020.

[8] Simmonds, Mike (21 April 2016). "Hinds at the double as Hatters U18s clinch Youth Alliance Cup". Luton Today. Archived from the original on 7 August 2018.

[9] "FA Youth Cup: Brave Hatters U18s knocked out by Blackburn". Luton Today. 24 February 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2020.

[10] Shepka, Phil (10 August 2016). "Luton Town 3–1 Aston Villa". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 June 2017.

[11] "McGeehan wins it for Hatters with controversial injury time penalty". Luton Today. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2020.

[sb1617-12] "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 June 2017.
"Luton Town 4–1 Wycombe Wanderers". BBC Sport. 3 September 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2017.

[13] "'Outstanding' Famewo tipped for a big future by Luton boss". Luton Today. 29 September 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2020.

[14] "Growing pains have hampered Famewo's development". Luton Today. 9 January 2017. Retrieved 13 May 2020.

[15] "A. Famewo: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 13 May 2020.

[16] "Akin Famewo: Grimsby Town sign Luton Town defender on loan". BBC Sport. 6 July 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2018.

[17] Findlater, James (29 January 2019). "Akin Famewo recalled from Grimsby Town loan as he makes move to Championship". Grimsby Live. Local World. Retrieved 29 January 2019.

[18] "Akin Famewo: Luton defender joins Norwich City on 18-month deal". BBC Sport. 29 January 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2019.

[19] "St Mirren: Akin Famewo arrives on loan from Norwich". BBC Sport. 8 January 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2020.

[20] Southwell, Connor (26 September 2020). "City defender joins Charlton Athletic on loan". The Pink'un. Norwich. Retrieved 26 September 2020.

[21] "Akin Famewo: Charlton Athletic re-sign Norwich defender on loan". BBC Sport. 8 July 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2021.

[22] "Owls sign Akin Famewo". Sheffield Wednesday Official Site. 6 July 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2022.

[23] "Darren Moore issues Akin Famewo injury update after Sheffield Wednesday's win at MK Dons". Yorkshire Live. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.

[24] "Famewo facing spell on sidelines". Sheffield Wednesday Official Site. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.

[25] "Akin Famewo back in Owls squad". Sheffield Wednesday Official Site. 3 December 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2022.

[26] "Report: Bristol Rovers 1–2 Owls". Sheffield Wednesday Official Site. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.

[27] "Owls confirm retained list". Sheffield Wednesday FC. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2025.

[28] "Famewo signs for Hull City". Hull City A.F.C. 29 July 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.

[29] "Wrexham 3–3 Hull City". BBC Sport. 12 August 2025. Retrieved 12 August 2025.

[30] "Akin Famewo signs for Norwich City". pulse.ng.

[34] "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2018.

[sb1819-35] "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 May 2019.

[sb1920-36] "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 July 2020.

[sb2021-37] "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2021.

[38] "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 November 2021.

[sb2223-40] "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2021.

[sb2324-41] "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2021.

[sb2425-42] "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 July 2021.

[sb2526-43] "Games played by Akin Famewo in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 July 2025.

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Personal information
Full name	Akinlolu Richard Olamide Famewo^[1]
Date of birth	(1998-11-09) 9 November 1998 (age 26)^[2]
Place of birth	Lewisham, England
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.87 m)^[3]
Position(s)	Centre-back^[4]
Team information
Current team	Hull City
Number	23
Youth career
–2016	Luton Town
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2019	Luton Town	6	(0)
2018–2019	→ Grimsby Town (loan)	10	(0)
2019–2022	Norwich City	1	(0)
2020	→ St Mirren (loan)	9	(0)
2020–2021	→ Charlton Athletic (loan)	22	(0)
2021–2022	→ Charlton Athletic (loan)	37	(1)
2022–2025	Sheffield Wednesday	65	(1)
2025–	Hull City	2	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:13, 30 September 2025 (UTC)