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Nicholas Olushola Ajose (born 7 October 1991) is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Key Information

Ajose began his career with Manchester United, but never made an appearance in the first team and spent much of the 2010–11 season on loan to Bury. He joined Peterborough United in July 2011, but spent time on loan with Scunthorpe United, Chesterfield, Crawley Town and Swindon Town, as well as another six months with Bury, before joining Leeds United in August 2014. After a spell on loan with Crewe Alexandra during the 2014–15 season, his contract with Leeds was terminated by mutual consent in September 2015, when he rejoined Swindon. In June 2016, Ajose moved to Charlton Athletic, where he made infrequent appearances, resulting in loan spells with Swindon, Bury and Mansfield Town. He was released at the end of the 2018–19 season, when he signed for Exeter.

Ajose played for England at under-16 and under-17 level. Also eligible to play for Nigeria, he was called up to the Nigeria under-20s for the 2009 African Youth Championship.

Club career

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Manchester United

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Born in Bury, Ajose made his way through Manchester United's youth squads, having joined the club in 1999.[3] He was awarded with his first professional contract by the club in the summer of 2009.[4]

Bury (loan)

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On 24 September 2010, Ajose joined his home-town club, Bury, on a one-month loan deal,[5] he made his debut the following day as an 80th-minute substitute in a 2–0 away win over Cheltenham Town.[6] His first goal for Bury came on his fifth appearance, a 3–0 home win over Accrington Stanley on 9 October.[7] Seven days later he netted in a 4–3 away victory over Torquay United.[8] His loan was later extended until 3 January 2011.[9] Ajose then scored goals in a 3–1 away wins over Aldershot Town on 30 October,[10] and Burton Albion on 19 November.[11] Ajose netted twice in a 5–0 away win over Lincoln City on 23 November.[12] On 5 January 2011, Bury announced that they had agreed at a meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson that Ajose would remain at Bury on loan until 30 June 2011.[13] He returned to Manchester United for treatment in February after damaging his knee.[14] Five weeks later he rejoined Bury to commence the rest of his loan spell.[15] Ajose scored his first goal of 2011 in a 4–2 away victory over Macclesfield Town on 1 February.[16] He scored twice in a 3–0 victory over Oxford United on 2 April,[17] before netting another brace in a 4–2 away win over Northampton Town the following week.[18]

Peterborough United

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After failing to make it into the Manchester United first-team, Ajose joined Peterborough United – managed by Darren Ferguson, son of Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson – on 5 July 2011. Peterborough paid an undisclosed fee for the striker, thought to be around £300,000 who signed a four-year contract with the club.[19] After a short loan spell with Scunthorpe United he signed on loan with Chesterfield for the remainder of the season, scoring his first goal against his former club, Bury.[20] However, he was unavailable to play in the final of the Football League Trophy, having played for Scunthorpe in the same competition earlier in the season.[21] Next a loan spell with former manager Richie Barker's Crawley Town came with 18 appearances and nine goals, Ajose scored the goal that knocked Championship side Bolton Wanderers out of the Football League Cup. In January 2013, Ajose returned to Peterborough, before again signing for his home-town team, Bury, on loan for the rest of the season on 23 January. On 2 February, Ajose scored his first goal back at Bury with a headed effort in their 2–0 over Doncaster Rovers at Gigg Lane.[22] In August 2013, Ajose joined Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone (who had qualified for UEFA Europa League) on trial.[23]

On 30 August 2013, Ajose signed for Swindon Town on loan until 1 January 2014.[24] He scored 10 goals in 21 games for Swindon in all competitions.

After impressing during his six-month loan spell at Swindon, Ajose returned to Peterborough United in January 2014. On 7 February, Ajose won the League One Player of the Month award for January 2014.[25] He scored seven goals for Peterborough United in 22 league appearances, helping them reach the League One play-offs. Ajose started both legs of the play-off semi-final against Leyton Orient, playing alongside Britt Assombalonga up front, but Orient won 3–2 on aggregate and Peterborough were knocked out. Ajose scored 17 goals in all competitions during the 2013–14 season, with 13 of those coming in the league. However, as he was for Chesterfield two years earlier, he was again cup-tied for Peterborough's victory in the 2013–14 Football League Trophy.[26]

In line with the club's policy of transfer-listing all players entering the last year of their contracts, Ajose was transfer-listed by Peterborough on 15 May 2014.[27]

Leeds United

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On 5 August 2014, Ajose signed a three-year contract with Leeds United, who paid Peterborough an undisclosed fee,[28] reported to be around £150,000.[29] Ajose made his debut for Leeds on 9 August against Millwall.[30]

Crewe Alexandra loan

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On 26 November 2014, Ajose joined Crewe Alexandra in an emergency loan deal until 5 January 2015.[31] After Ajose scored three goals in five matches for the Alex, their manager Steve Davis revealed that he was in talks with Leeds head coach Neil Redfearn about renewing the loan deal,[32] and on 8 January 2015 Crewe announced that they had secured Ajose on loan until the end of the 2014–15 season.[33][34][35]

During his loan spell, Ajose scored eight league goals for Crewe finishing as the club's top scorer, his goals and numerous assists helped keep the club in League One with Crewe Alexandra staying up on the final day of the season and finishing in 20th place, after being firmly in the relegation places upon Ajose's initial arrival at the club. Crewe Manager Steve Davis praised Ajose's impact in helping keep the club in the division.[36]

Return to Leeds

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During the 2014–15 pre-season, incoming Leeds head coach Uwe Rösler said on his arrival at the club that all players had a clean slate, and he singled out Ajose as a player who had impressed him in training. On 10 July 2015, Ajose started Leeds' first pre-season friendly ahead of the 2015–16 season in a 1–1 draw against Harrogate Town.[37] On 15 July, Ajose made a second appearance in Leeds' 1–1 friendly draw against York City,[38] but he was left out of the squad for the club's tour of Austria and Norway.[39]

Swindon Town

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After not being assigned a squad number for the 2015–16 season,[40] Ajose's contract with Leeds United was terminated by mutual consent on 2 September 2015.[41] Later that day, he signed a three-year contract with Swindon Town, where he had spent six months on loan in 2013. He later scored on his debut in a 3–1 win against Crewe Alexandra [42]

Ajose scored 24 League goals during the 2015/16 season for Swindon and finished as League 1's 2nd Top Goal Scorer just behind Will Grigg.[43]

Charlton Athletic

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On 16 June 2016, it was announced that Charlton Athletic were targeting Ajose from Swindon Town for a fee in the region of £800,000.[44] He scored his first goals for Charlton when he scored twice in a 2–1 win over Walsall on 20 August 2016.[45]

On 31 January 2017, it was announced that Ajose would return to former club Swindon Town on loan for the rest of the 2016/17 season.

Ajose scored his first two goals away at a struggling Coventry City side, where the match ended 3–1 to Swindon Town.

On 14 July 2017, Ajose returned to former club Bury on a season long loan deal.[46]

On 1 February 2018, Ajose returned to his parent club Charlton Athletic after cutting his loan at Bury short.[47]

On 14 January 2019, Ajose joined Mansfield Town on loan for the remainder of the 2018–19 season.[48]

He was released by Charlton at the end of the 2018–19 season.[49]

Exeter City

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He joined Exeter City on a free transfer on 3 July 2019.[50] He scored his first goal for Exeter when he scored in an EFL Trophy tie against Cheltenham Town on 3 September 2019.[51] In October 2019 it was announced he would undergo surgery for an ankle injury, having missed the last month of play.[52] He scored his first league goal for the Grecians in a 3–1 away defeat against Port Vale. On 12 May 2021 it was announced that he would leave Exeter at the end of the season, following the expiry of his contract.[53]

Coaching career

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Ajose became Under 18s coach at Exeter City in September 2021.[54]

In October 2024, he left his role at Exeter to pursue an opportunity with Manchester City Women's club.[55]

International career

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Ajose was capped by England four times at under-16 level and once at under-17 level.[56]

He is also eligible to play for Nigeria and was called up by Nigeria under-20s for the 2009 African Youth Championship.[57]

Career statistics

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As of match played 9 January 2021[58]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bury (loan) 2010–11[59] League Two 28 13 2 0 0 0 2[a] 0 32 13
Peterborough United 2011–12[60] Championship 2 0 0 0 0 0 — 2 0
2012–13[61] Championship 0 0 1 0 0 0 — 1 0
2013–14[62] League One 22 7 0 0 0 0 2[b] 0 24 7
Total 24 7 1 0 0 0 2 0 27 7
Scunthorpe United (loan) 2011–12[60] League One 7 0 1 0 0 0 1[a] 0 9 0
Chesterfield (loan) 2011–12[60] League One 12 1 — 0 0 — 12 1
Crawley Town (loan) 2012–13[61] League One 19 2 0 0 2 1 1[a] 0 22 3
Bury (loan) 2012–13[61] League One 19 4 0 0 — — 19 4
Swindon Town (loan) 2013–14[62] League One 16 6 1 0 1 0 3[a] 4 21 10
Leeds United 2014–15[63] Championship 3 0 0 0 1 0 — 4 0
Crewe Alexandra (loan) 2014–15[63] League One 27 8 0 0 — 0 0 27 8
Swindon Town 2015–16[64] League One 38 24 1 1 0 0 1[a] 0 40 25
Charlton Athletic 2016–17[65] League One 21 6 3 0 1 0 3[c] 1 28 7
2017–18[66] League One 12 1 — — 2[d] 0 14 1
2018–19[67] League One 9 1 3 1 1 0 3[e] 1 16 3
Total 42 8 6 1 2 0 8 2 58 11
Swindon Town (loan) 2016–17[65] League One 15 5 — — — 15 5
Bury (loan) 2017–18[66] League One 9 1 1 0 1 0 3[e] 3 14 4
Mansfield Town (loan) 2018–19[67] League Two 10 2 — — 1[f] 0 11 2
Exeter City 2019–20[68] League Two 13 2 0 0 0 0 3[g] 3 16 5
2020–21[69] League Two 4 0 1 0 0 0 4[h] 1 9 1
Total 17 2 1 0 0 0 7 4 25 6
Career totals 286 83 14 2 7 1 29 13 336 99
  1. ^ a b c d e Appearances in Football League Trophy
  2. ^ Appearances in League One play-offs
  3. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
  4. ^ Two appearances in the League One play-offs
  5. ^ a b Three appearances in the EFL Trophy
  6. ^ One appearance in the League Two play-offs
  7. ^ Three appearances in the EFL Trophy
  8. ^ Four appearances in the EFL Trophy

Honours

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Bury

Individual

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Nicholas Olushola Ajose (born 7 October 1991 in Bury, ) is an football coach and former player who primarily operated as a centre-forward during his playing career in the (EFL). After retiring in 2021 following stints with multiple clubs, he transitioned into coaching, initially at Exeter City where he progressed from individual player development roles to leading the under-18 team, before joining City Women as an assistant manager in November 2024. Ajose began his youth development at Manchester United, joining their academy in 1999 and remaining with the club until 2011, after which he embarked on a professional journey across various EFL sides. His playing career included loan and permanent moves to clubs such as Peterborough United, Leeds United, Town, Charlton Athletic, Oxford United, Wigan Athletic, Yeovil Town, and Barnet, with his final professional club being Exeter City from 2019 to 2021. Known for his versatility as a second striker or right winger in addition to his primary role up top, Ajose contributed to lower-tier EFL campaigns but did not achieve major trophies or international recognition at senior level. Upon hanging up his boots at age 29, Ajose quickly established himself in coaching at City, starting as an individual player development coach in 2021 and advancing to under-21 lead coach before taking charge of the under-18s in the summer of 2024. His departure from came shortly after a youth match against Plymouth Argyle in October 2024, prompted by an opportunity in the . At Manchester City Women, Ajose works closely with the head coach and staff, bringing his EFL experience to support the team's professional setup in one of England's top women's divisions. Holding a A Licence, he continues to build on his post-playing expertise in player development and tactical coaching.

Club career

Manchester United (2008–2011)

Ajose joined Manchester United's academy in 1999 at the age of eight, beginning a decade-long progression through the club's youth ranks from under-9s to under-18s level. Born in Bury and of Nigerian descent, he impressed with his speed and finishing ability in youth matches, earning a reputation as a promising forward. In the summer of 2009, at age 17, he signed his first professional contract with the club, committing until 2011 with an option for extension. Despite his development in the , Ajose never made a first-team appearance for Manchester United, though he was occasionally included in matchday squads for cup ties without featuring. To gain senior experience, he was loaned to League Two club Bury—his hometown team—on 24 September 2010, initially for one month. The deal was extended multiple times, lasting until the end of the 2010–11 season, allowing him to integrate fully into the first-team environment. At Bury, Ajose made 28 appearances across all competitions, scoring 13 goals and providing vital support in attack. He marked his senior debut with a substitute appearance in a 2–1 win over Bradford City on 25 2010, and netted his first professional goal on his fifth outing, a clinical finish in a 3–0 home victory against Accrington Stanley on 9 October. Forming a productive partnership with striker Ryan , Ajose's pace on the break and clinical finishing were instrumental in Bury's strong campaign, as they finished second in League Two to secure automatic promotion to League One with 86 points. Ajose returned to Manchester United at the season's end but, facing limited pathways to the senior squad under manager Sir , was released on 5 July 2011. This early exposure to competitive senior football honed his attributes as a pacey, goal-oriented forward, setting the stage for his subsequent transfer to Peterborough United later that summer.

Peterborough United (2011–2014)

Ajose completed a permanent transfer to United from Manchester United on 5 July 2011 for a reported fee of £300,000, signing a four-year contract. His debut season in the proved challenging, with limited opportunities resulting in just two league appearances and no goals, prompting the club to loan him out for regular football. In September 2011, Ajose joined League One club Scunthorpe United on an initial loan until January 2012, which was later extended; he made 7 appearances and scored 0 goals during the spell. The move helped him adapt to senior football, though Scunthorpe finished 20th in the table. Following the end of that loan, he was sent to another League One side, Chesterfield, in January 2012 until the end of the season, where he featured in 12 matches and netted 1 goal. Ajose's development continued with further loans in the 2012–13 season. Although he had limited involvement with that year, he gained valuable experience at Crawley Town from August 2012 to January 2013, scoring 2 goals in 19 appearances as the team consolidated in League One. In January 2013, he joined Bury on loan until the end of the season, making 19 appearances and scoring 4 goals. The most productive loan of his Peterborough tenure came in August 2013, when he joined League One promotion contenders Town on a deal until January 2014; he contributed 6 goals in 16 appearances, playing a key role in their strong push toward the play-offs, where Swindon finished fourth before losing in the semi-finals. Recalled midway through the loan, Ajose returned to and enjoyed a brief hot streak in January 2014, scoring 5 goals in 5 league games to earn the League One Player of the Month award. Despite this highlight, Ajose's overall time at Peterborough was marked by intermittent first-team action, totaling 24 league appearances and 7 goals for the club across all competitions from 2011 to 2014. His loans demonstrated versatility and growing goal-scoring threat in League One, with 13 goals in 73 combined appearances away from London Road, though limited starts at the parent club led to his departure in 2014 via transfer to Leeds United.

Leeds United (2014–2015)

Nicky Ajose joined Leeds United from Peterborough United on 5 August 2014, signing a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. He was signed as a backup striker to provide depth in the forward line during the season. Over the course of his time at the club before his loan, Ajose made four appearances in all competitions, comprising three league outings and one in the League Cup, but failed to score any goals. On 26 November 2014, Ajose was loaned to League One side Alexandra on an initial emergency deal until 5 January 2015. The loan was extended until the end of the 2014–15 season after he impressed early, scoring three goals in his first five league starts. During his spell at , Ajose featured in 27 matches, starting 23, and netted eight goals, finishing as the club's top scorer in the league. His contributions included key strikes, such as a goal in a 2–1 defeat to United and efforts that helped secure draws and narrow wins in tight relegation battles, aiding 's survival in League One. Ajose returned to Leeds following the conclusion of his loan in May 2015. However, he remained on the fringes of the first team under successive managers, including and , with no further competitive appearances. Ajose's stint at Leeds was hampered by limited opportunities and a perceived lack of tactical fit in the , as the club cycled through three head coaches during his contract, none of whom integrated him regularly into the starting lineup despite his productive loan form. Not assigned a squad number for the 2015–16 season, his contract was mutually terminated on 2 2015.

Swindon Town (2015–2016)

Ajose joined Swindon Town on a permanent three-year contract on 2 September 2015, following his release by Leeds United, building on a successful loan spell at the club from Peterborough United in 2013–14 during which he scored 6 goals in 16 appearances. In the 2015–16 League One season, Ajose established himself as a permanent starter and enjoyed his most productive campaign to date, scoring 24 league goals in 38 appearances to finish as the division's second-highest scorer behind Will Grigg's 25. His clinical finishing was highlighted by a hat-trick in Swindon's 3–2 home win over Blackpool on 20 February 2016, as well as braces in matches including a 4–2 victory against Southend United on 9 January 2016. Ajose's 25 goals across all competitions in 40 appearances underscored his emergence as one of League One's premier strikers that season. Ajose's goal-scoring prowess proved vital to Town's solid mid-table campaign, as the team secured 15th place with 59 points, comfortably avoiding relegation while contributing to a respectable points tally. His performances earned widespread recognition as a top forward in the third tier, with consistent output that bolstered the club's attack throughout the season. In June 2016, midway through his contract, Ajose transferred to fellow League One side Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee, ending his time at Swindon after one full season.

Charlton Athletic (2016–2019)

Ajose joined Charlton Athletic on 27 June 2016, signing a three-year contract from Swindon Town for an undisclosed fee reported to be around £800,000. Following a prolific season at Swindon where he scored 26 goals in League One, expectations were high for the forward to bolster Charlton's attack after their relegation from the Championship. In his debut season (2016–17), Ajose showed initial promise, scoring 2 league goals in 12 appearances (8 starts, 4 substitute) before being loaned out in January, contributing to a total of 8 goals across 42 league appearances over his three years at the club. However, recurring injuries, including a groin strain in early 2018, significantly hampered his progress and limited his first-team involvement, particularly during the 2017–18 League One campaign where he managed only 3 league goals in 15 appearances (11 starts, 4 substitute). These setbacks led to extended periods of goal droughts and inconsistent form, as he struggled to secure a regular starting role under managers Karl Robinson and Lee Bowyer. To regain match fitness and playing time, Ajose was loaned back to Swindon Town on 31 January 2017 until the end of the 2016–17 season, where he made 15 league appearances and scored 5 goals. The following summer, he joined Bury on a season-long loan in July 2017, but injuries curtailed his stint, resulting in just 9 league appearances (8 starts, 1 substitute) and 1 goal before being recalled by Charlton in February 2018. In January 2019, Ajose moved on loan to Mansfield Town in League Two for the remainder of the 2018–19 season, featuring in 10 league appearances (8 starts, 2 substitute) and scoring 2 goals amid Charlton's push for promotion. Ajose's contract was not renewed following Charlton's promotion to the via the League One play-offs in May 2019, leading to his release that summer.

Exeter City (2019–2021)

In July 2019, Nicky Ajose joined Exeter City on a free transfer after being released by Charlton Athletic, signing a two-year contract as the club's seventh summer signing under manager Matt Taylor. Over the 2019–20 and 2020–21 seasons, Ajose made 17 appearances in League Two for , scoring 2 goals, while also netting 4 goals in cup competitions for a total of 6 goals in 25 outings across all competitions. His involvement was severely limited by persistent fitness problems, including a injury sustained in training shortly after his arrival, which required in October 2019 and sidelined him for several months; these issues were compounded by prior injury concerns from his time at Charlton. Intense competition for attacking positions, particularly from leading scorer , further reduced his opportunities on the pitch. In April 2021, Exeter confirmed Ajose would be released upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the 2020–21 season, marking the conclusion of his playing stint with the club. At age 29, he retired from professional football in July 2021, attributing the decision to ongoing injuries that had hampered his career in recent years and expressing a wish to shift focus toward coaching as his next career step. Ajose later reflected on his time at as a challenging but valuable period that underscored the physical toll of the sport and reinforced his passion for player development.

International career

Youth international career

Born in Bury, England, to Nigerian parents, Nicky Ajose held eligibility to represent both and at international level. Ajose began his youth international career with , earning eight caps for the under-16 during the 2006–07 season. He scored his only goal for the team in a 2–1 victory against on 8 December 2006 at , . His early form in United's youth setup contributed to these call-ups. In 2008, Ajose won his sole cap for the under-17 team. Despite his commitments to , Ajose was called up to the Nigeria under-21 squad in 2008 for preparations ahead of the 2009 African Youth Championship qualifiers. He did not feature in any matches for , however, due to ongoing eligibility deliberations tied to his prior youth appearances for . Ajose ultimately committed to representing at youth level, thereby forgoing prospective senior opportunities with .

Coaching career

Exeter City (2021–2024)

Following his retirement from professional football at Exeter City, Nicky Ajose transitioned seamlessly into coaching by joining the club's academy staff in September 2021. He began working with younger age groups, focusing on player development and preparing youth teams for competitive matches in the EFL Youth Alliance. This role allowed Ajose to apply his extensive playing experience to nurture emerging talents, emphasizing technical skills, tactical awareness, and match preparation. As Under-18 Lead Coach from the summer of , Ajose oversaw a group of promising scholars, contributing to the academy's efforts in talent progression. Under his guidance, the U18 team competed in the EFL Youth Alliance South West Division. In the 2022–23 season, City U18 finished 6th in the division, accumulating 24 points from 18 matches with 6 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses. The following 2023–24 campaign saw a similar mid-table performance, ending 6th with 20 points from 16 matches, including 5 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses. These results highlighted consistent competitiveness in youth fixtures, with Ajose prioritizing holistic development over top finishes. Ajose's tenure also involved supporting academy initiatives, such as integrating new first-year scholars into the U18 setup for the 2024–25 season, fostering a pathway from to senior levels. He departed Exeter City in October 2024 to pursue a higher-level coaching opportunity in the .

Manchester City Women (2024–present)

In October 2024, Nicky Ajose departed his role as Under-18 Lead Coach at Exeter City, joining Manchester City Women as a first-team assistant coach on November 1, 2024, marking his entry into elite-level professional coaching in the . This transition elevated him from youth academy development to supporting the senior squad at one of the WSL's top clubs. Ajose works within the women's first-team staff, contributing to player development and training sessions while drawing on his background as a professional forward with experience across the EFL. His A Licence and prior academy work at have positioned him to focus on tactical preparation and individual coaching for forwards and attacking players. Since joining ahead of the 2024–25 season, Ajose has been actively involved in the team's camp activities, including debriefs during winter training in and session observations at the , supporting the squad's preparations amid a competitive WSL campaign. By September 2025, he continued collaborating with head coach Andrée Jeglertz and new additions like Bengtsson, aiding the team's strong start to the 2025–26 season where Manchester City topped the table after eight matches.

Career statistics

Club statistics

Nicky Ajose amassed 286 appearances and 83 goals in English league competitions from the to League Two during his professional playing career. His overall club statistics, including domestic cups, total 336 appearances and 99 goals, excluding youth, international, and friendly matches. The table below provides a breakdown by season, club, and competition.
SeasonClubCompetitionAppearancesGoals
2010–11BuryLeague Two2813
FA Cup20
Other20
2011–12Scunthorpe UnitedLeague One70
10
Other10
2011–12ChesterfieldLeague One121
2011–12Peterborough United20
2012–13Crawley TownLeague One192
21
Other10
2012–13BuryLeague One194
2013–14 TownLeague One166
10
10
Other34
2013–14Peterborough UnitedLeague One227
10
Other20
2014–15Leeds United30
10
2014–15Crewe AlexandraLeague One278
2015–16 TownLeague One3824
11
Other10
2016–17Charlton AthleticLeague One216
41
20
Other41
2016–17 TownLeague One155
2017–18BuryLeague One91
10
10
Other33
2017–18Charlton AthleticLeague One121
2018–19Charlton AthleticLeague One91
Other10
2018–19Mansfield TownLeague Two102
Other10
2019–20Exeter CityLeague Two132
2020–21Exeter CityLeague Two40
10
Other32
Notes on breakdown by division (league matches only):
  • Championship: 5 appearances, 0 goals (Leeds United and Peterborough United).
  • League One: 226 appearances, 66 goals (across multiple clubs, with peak tallies of 24 goals in 2015–16 for Swindon Town).
  • League Two: 55 appearances, 17 goals (Bury, Mansfield Town, Exeter City).

Honours

Individual

  • EFL League One Player of the Month: January 2014
  • EFL Team of the Season (League One): 2015–16

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  62. https://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/2016/04/winners-announced-for-the-football-league-awards-2016
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