Temitayo Olufisayo Olaoluwa "Ola" Aina, born on the 8th of October, 1996, is a British-Nigerian professional footballer who plays the position of a Defender/Midfielder for Premier League club Nottingham Forest and the Nigerian national team known as the Super Eagles.
Get to know more and all you never knew about Ola Aina In this entertaining and informative biography post. Take your time and enjoy your reading.
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OLA AINA BIOGRAPHY
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Ola was born on the 8th of October, 1996 in Southwark, London, England to Nigerian Yoruba parents. Nothing much is known about his parents, however carmart.ng has it that his Parents hail from Ijebu-Ikenne area, in Ogun State, their names will be revealed later in the post.
Ola has three brothers Micheal (the eldest), Jordan (the third) and Benjamin (the last born). Ola’s younger brother who goes by the name of Jordan Aina, is also a football player.
At the moment, we don't have information on Aina’s education. Though he started his career playing for Chelsea U11, so we can say Chelsea built him up right from his childhood till 2019. We now get to know more about this footballer below.
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PROFESSIONAL CAREER INFORMATION
CLUBS/COUNTRIES PLAYED FOR:
1. 2007-2015 – Chelsea
2. 2011-2012 – England U16
3. 2012-2013 – England U17
4. 2013 – England U18
5. 2013-2015 – England U19
6. 2015-2016 – England U20
7. 2015-2019 – Chelsea
8. 2017 upwards – Nigeria
9. 2017-2018 – Hull City (loan)
10. 2018-2019 – Torino (loan)
11. 2019-2023 – Torino
12. 2020-2021 – Fulham (loan)
13. 2023 upwards – Nottingham Forest
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LEAGUES PLAYED IN:
1. Premier League
2. EFL Championship
3. Serie A
4. FIFA
5. AFCON
6. FA Cup
7. EFL Cup
8. Coppa Italia
9. UEFA Europa League
And more...
POSITION: Defender
CURRENT CLUB: Nottingham Forest
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
As an Individual:
1. Ola won the Premier league goal of the month in November of 2020.
2. In the 2023 AFCON, team Nigeria won the team of the tournament recognition, which Ola was among.
3. He was awarded a Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) by the Nigerian Government.
As a Team:
For Chelsea, he won 2 FA Youth Cup (2013-2014, 2014-2015), 2 UEFA Youth League (2014-2015, 2015-2016) and 1 Barclays U21 Premier League (2013-2014) titles.
And more…
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OLA AINA AGE
Ola Aina is currently 28 years of age as of 2024. He was born on the 8th of October, 1996.
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OLA AINA HEIGHT
Aina is 6 ft 0 inches tall.
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NATIONALITY
Ola Aina has dual citizenship, he is a Nigerian and a UK Citizen. However, in the world of football, he plays and pledges loyalty to Nigeria.
STATE OF ORIGIN
Ola Aina hails from Ogun State, Western Nigeria.
TRIBE
Ola Aina is Yoruba by tribe. A tribe commonly found in the Western states of Nigeria.
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PARENTS
Ola Aina’s parents go by the names of Olufemi and Esther Aina. Ola’s father is from Ijebu-Ikenne area, in Ogun State, Western Nigeria. Nothing much is known about his parents. But from interviews, it's clear that they are an ever present parent, particularly Mr Olufemi.
They have worked hard for their sons, not only Ola, and it has paid off at last. Being an immigrant isn't always easy.
OLA AINA WIFE
Ola Aina wasn't married at the time this post was written. We don't know if he has any relationship as well.
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OLA AINA BROTHERS
As stated earlier, Ola has three brothers, he himself is the second born, with an elder brother and two younger brothers (Michael, Ola, Jordan and Benjamin), however, Jordan is the most recognised since he is a footballer as well.
Ola’s younger brother who goes by the name of Jordan Aina, is also a footballer who once played for Chelsea U18 club and Corinthian-Cas. At the moment, Jordan Aina is without a club. He is 23 years of age as of 2024.
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SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Facebook: Ola Aina
Instagram: olaaina
Twitter: Aina2Ola
MEDIA STATISTICS
Facebook: 120k followers
Instagram: 416k followers
Twitter: 59k followers
CONCLUSION
Ola Aina's football journey is a story of passion, dedication, and perseverance. From his early days in London to representing Nigeria on the international stage, Aina's love for the beautiful game shines through. Now at Nottingham Forest, he continues to chase his dreams and inspire fans worldwide.
Thanks for reading, bye bye.
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FAQS
Q. Ola Aina is from which state in Nigeria?
A. Ola Aina is from Ogun State, Western Nigeria.
Q. Which club is Ola Aina playing for?
A. At the moment, Aina is playing for Nottingham Forest.
Q. Where was Ola Aina born?
A. Ola Aina was born in Southwark, London, England.
Q. What position does Ola Aina play?
A. Ola Aina plays as a Full-Back.
Q. Where did Ola Aina grow up?
A. Aina grew up in Southwark, London, England, the same place he was born.
Q. Who is the Nigerian playing for Nottingham Forest?
A. The two Nigerian players playing for Nottingham Forest are Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi.
Q. Did Ola Aina play for Chelsea?
A. Yes, Ola Aina did play for Chelsea, starting from U11 up till the Senior team before leaving in 2019.
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