Promise Oluwatobi Emmanuel David Akinpelu (born 3 July 2001), known as Promise David, is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Belgian Pro League club Union SG. Born in Canada, he is a youth international for Nigeria.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Promise Oluwatobi Emmanuel David Akinpelu[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 3 July 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Brampton, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Union SG | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2016 | Toronto FC | ||
| 2016–2019 | Vaughan Azzurri | ||
| 2019–2021 | Trnje | ||
| 2021–2022 | FC Tulsa | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022 | Valletta | 9 | (2) |
| 2022–2023 | Sirens | 7 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Nõmme Kalju | 39 | (21) |
| 2024– | Union SG | 9 | (4) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022 | Nigeria U23 | 2 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 11, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 04:32, 30 July 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editDavid began playing football with the youth academy of Toronto FC Academy, before moving to his local club Vaughan Azzurri in 2016.[2] In 2019, he was scouted by the Croatian club Trnje and joined their youth academy. On 18 September 2021, he signed an academy contract with the American club Tulsa.[3]
In January 2022, David joined the Maltese club Valletta on a short-term contract.[4] He scored the goal that got Valletta to the 2021–22 Maltese FA Trophy final, where they finished runners-up.[1] On 20 June 2022, he transferred to Sirens, also in Malta.[5] On 13 February 2023, he moved to Estonia with Nõmme Kalju.[6] In his last season in the Meistriliiga with Kalju he scored 14 goals and provided 3 assists in 16 matches.[7]
In July 2024, David signed with Union SG of the Belgian First Division A, on a three-year contract with an option of a further year.[8] He debuted with them as a substitute during the 2024 Belgian Super Cup on July 20, where the club would be eventual 2-1 victors over Club Brugge.[9] David scored his first goal for his new club on August 10 against Westerlo.[10]
International career
editDavid was born in Canada to Nigerian parents.[11] In October 2022, he was called up to the Nigeria U23s for a set of 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against the Tanzania U23s.[12] He debuted with the Nigeria U23s, a 1–1 tie in the first leg with Tanzania U23 on 22 October 2022.[13]
Honours
edit- Union Saint-Gilloise
References
edit- ^ a b "Promise puts Valletta in Izibet FA Trophy final - maltafootball.com". May 10, 2022.
- ^ Erons, Imhons (July 1, 2024). "Union SG aim for a repeat Victor Boniface operation with Promise Akinpelu David transfer - Soccernet NG".
- ^ Adeyanju, Oluwayemisi Afolabi (September 18, 2021). "The Promising Star: Promise Akinpelu". CKDmedia.
- ^ Adeyanju, Oluwayemisi Afolabi (April 1, 2022). "FC Valletta Proposes Two Years Extension Of Contract For Promise David". CKDmedia.
- ^ "Canadian forward David Promise moves to Sirens on a two-year deal". Times of Malta. June 20, 2022.
- ^ "Nõmme Kalju sõlmis kolmeaastase lepingu noore Kanada ründajaga". ERR. February 13, 2023.
- ^ "Canadese spits Promise David komt bij Union". RUSG.
- ^ Erons, Imhons (July 2, 2024). "Confirmed: Canada-born striker of Nigerian origin joins Union Saint-Gilloise - Soccernet NG".
- ^ "Promise David jäi debüütmängus kuivale, aga võitis Belgias esimese tiitli". ERR. July 21, 2024.
- ^ "First GOALS for Kevin, Mo and Tobi. - HIGHLIGHTS: Westerlo - Union". August 12, 2024.
- ^ "In-Form Striker Promise David Relishes Flourishing Start at Sirens FC, Opens Up on National Team Choices – Abroad". July 24, 2022.
- ^ "18 players make Nigeria Dream Team ahead of Tanzania". EaglesTracker. October 20, 2022.
- ^ @thenff (October 22, 2022). "Olympic Eagles player David Promise and Coach Salisu Yusuf's reaction after 1-1 draw against Tanzania U23 in Dar es Salaam" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
External links
edit- Promise David at Soccerway