Ade Azeez
{{Short description|English footballer (born 1994)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2018}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2014}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Ade Azeez
| image = Adebayo Azeez.jpg
| image_size = 180
| caption = Azeez as a substitute for AFC Wimbledon in September 2015
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|1|08|df=y}}{{cite web |title=Ade Azeez |url=http://www.11v11.com/players/ade-azeez-240149/ |publisher=11v11 |access-date=7 July 2016}}
| birth_place = Bromley, London, England
| height = {{convert|1.85|m|order=flip}}
| position = Forward
| currentclub = Sittingbourne
(on loan from Billericay Town)
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2008 | youthclubs1 = Rivercray
| youthyears2 = 2008–2012 | youthclubs2 = Charlton Athletic
| years1 = 2012–2014 | clubs1 = Charlton Athletic | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2012–2013 | clubs2 = → Wycombe Wanderers (loan) | caps2 = 4 | goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2013 | clubs3 = → Leyton Orient (loan) | caps3 = 1 | goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2013–2014 | clubs4 = → Torquay United (loan) | caps4 = 9 | goals4 = 2
| years5 = 2014 | clubs5 = → Dagenham & Redbridge (loan) | caps5 = 15 | goals5 = 3
| years6 = 2014–2016 | clubs6 = AFC Wimbledon | caps6 = 85 | goals6 = 12
| years7 = 2016–2017 | clubs7 = Partick Thistle | caps7 = 38 | goals7 = 2
| years8 = 2017–2019 | clubs8 = Cambridge United | caps8 = 39 | goals8 = 2
| years9 = 2018 | clubs9 = → Dover Athletic (loan) | caps9 = 12 | goals9 = 1
| years10 = 2019–2020 | clubs10 = Newport County | caps10 = 12| goals10 = 1
| years11 = 2020 | clubs11 = → Torquay United (loan) | caps11 = 3 | goals11 = 1
| years12 = 2020–2021 | clubs12 = Dover Athletic | caps12 = 13| goals12 = 2
| years13 = 2021–2022 | clubs13 = Dartford | caps13 = 36| goals13 = 11
| years14 = 2022–2023 | clubs14 = Welling United | caps14 = 42| goals14 = 15
| years15 = 2023– | clubs15 = Billericay Town | caps15 = 26| goals15 = 3
| years16 = 2025– | clubs16 = → Sittingbourne (loan) | caps16 = 11 | goals16 = 4
| nationalyears1 = 2012 | nationalteam1 = England U19
| nationalcaps1 = 3 | nationalgoals1 = 0
| club-update = 14:12, 7 April 2025 (UTC)
| ntupdate = 17:10, 26 January 2024 (UTC)
}}
Adebayo Linford Kazim "Ade" Azeez (born 8 January 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Sittingbourne on loan from Billericay Town.
He began his career with Charlton Athletic, spending time on loan to Wycombe Wanderers, Leyton Orient, Torquay United and Dagenham & Redbridge before being released in 2014. He then played for AFC Wimbledon, making 85 appearances, before signing for Partick Thistle in 2016. He has represented the England under-19 team.
Early life
Azeez was born in Sidcup, and attended Coopers Technology College in Chislehurst both in South East London.{{citation needed|date=January 2013}} As a youngster he was a promising gymnast, and trained at Bromley Valley Gymnastics Centre before leaving to concentrate on football. He moved to his local club, Rivercray and it was from here that he was spotted as a talent by Charlton Athletic and signed a scholarships in 2010.{{cite news |title=Charlton hand deal to son of Bromley boss Mark Goldberg |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/charlton_athletic/8634772.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=21 April 2010 |access-date=27 June 2014}} Azeez is of Nigerian descent.{{cite web |url=http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=8801 |title=Official: Adebayo Azeez Joins Leyton Orient On Loan |publisher=All Nigeria Soccer |date=18 January 2013 |access-date=8 February 2014}}
Ade Azeez has a son named Ade Junior, aged 4 years old with his partner who he met when they were both 15 years old.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}}
Club career
=Charlton Athletic=
Azeez joined Charlton Athletic at the age of 14 and he progressed through the ranks before signing a professional contract in the summer of 2011. On 22 November 2012, Azeez was loaned to League Two side Wycombe Wanderers until January 2013.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20445511 |title=Ade Azeez joins Wycombe Wanderers from Charlton on loan |publisher=bbc.co.uk |date=22 November 2012 |access-date=1 December 2012}} Charlton's Manager Chris Powell believed it was a good move for Azeez and that he could learn from the experience.{{cite web |url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20121122-powell-on-loans-503526.aspx |title=Powell hopeful over loan deals |publisher=Charlton Athletic FC |access-date=27 June 2014 |date=22 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627211945/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20121122-powell-on-loans-503526.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}} He made his professional debut two days later, coming on as a 76th-minute substitute to replace Joel Grant in a 3–0 win against Burton Albion.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20374806 |title=Wycombe Wanderers 3–0 Burton Albion |publisher=bbc.co.uk |date=24 November 2012 |access-date=1 December 2012}} However, as he made his first start in the quarter final of the Southern Section of Football League Trophy against Yeovil Town, which they lost 2–0, Azeez sustained a hamstring injury in the 25th minute and had to come off.{{cite web |url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20121205-loan-watch-527529.aspx |title=Loan watch: Injury for Azeez |publisher=Charlton Athletic FC |access-date=27 June 2014 |date=5 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627212557/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20121205-loan-watch-527529.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}}
Soon after Charlton rejected an offer to have his loan with Wycombe extended,{{cite web |url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20121231-mamboshrews-570329.aspx |title=Mambo makes Shrews move |publisher=Charlton Athletic FC |access-date=27 June 2014 |date=31 December 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627212810/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20121231-mamboshrews-570329.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}} Azeez made his debut for Charlton Athletic in the 1–0 home defeat to Huddersfield Town in the FA cup, replacing Bradley Wright-Phillips in the 78th minute.{{cite news |title=Charlton 0–1 Huddersfield |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20863399 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=18 January 2013|date=5 January 2013 }} After making his debut, Azeez said making his debut was something that he wanted to do at the club and was thankful to Powell for giving him the opportunity.{{cite web |url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130107-azeez-584157.aspx?pageView=full#anchored |title=Cup debut delights striker |publisher=Charlton Athletic FC |access-date=27 June 2014 |date=7 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627211146/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130107-azeez-584157.aspx?pageView=full#anchored |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}}
On 18 January 2013 he signed on loan for Leyton Orient,{{cite news |title=Leyton Orient sign Charlton Athletic's Ade Azeez on loan |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21079511 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=18 January 2013|date=18 January 2013 }} and made his only appearance for the club in a 2–0 away defeat at Doncaster Rovers the following day.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20996669 |title=Doncaster Rovers 2–0 Leyton Orient |date=19 January 2013 |publisher=BBC Sport}} Azeez's loan spell with Leyton Orient came to an end on 18 February 2013.{{cite web |url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130218-loan-watch-shrewsbury-town-leyton-orient-yado-mambo-664411.aspx |title=Loan watch: Mambo left out |publisher=Charlton Athletic FC |access-date=27 June 2014 |date=18 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627213124/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130218-loan-watch-shrewsbury-town-leyton-orient-yado-mambo-664411.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}}
Azeez received a number 38 shirt for the 2013–14 season.{{cite news |url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130724-201314-squad-numbers-revealed-941910.aspx |title=2013/14 squad numbers revealed |publisher=Charlton Athletic FC |access-date=27 June 2014 |date=24 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627213706/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130724-201314-squad-numbers-revealed-941910.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}} On 26 September 2013, Azeez joined League Two side Torquay United on a one-month youth loan.{{cite web |url=http://www.torquayunited.com/news/article/united-sign-azeez-1079131.aspx |title=United Sign Azeez |publisher=Torquayunited.com |date=26 September 2013 |access-date=8 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927221428/http://www.torquayunited.com/news/article/united-sign-azeez-1079131.aspx |archive-date=27 September 2013 |url-status=dead}} Two days later he scored his first professional goal after coming on for Torquay in their 2–1 defeat to Newport County.{{cite news |title=Newport County 2–1 Torquay United |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24184942 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=28 September 2013 |access-date=27 June 2014}} A week later, on 14 October 2013, Azeez scored again, in a 3–2 loss against Wycombe Wanderers.{{cite web |url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20131014-loan-watch-ade-doubles-his-tally-1113048.aspx |title=Loan watch: Ade doubles his tally |publisher=Charlton Athletic FC |access-date=27 June 2014 |date=14 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627214403/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20131014-loan-watch-ade-doubles-his-tally-1113048.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}} Having scored twice in six games, Azeez had his loan spell with Torquay United extended for a further month.{{cite news |url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20131028-azeez-extends-torquay-loan-spell-1141222.aspx |title=Azeez extends Torquay loan spell |publisher=Charlton Athletic FC |access-date=27 June 2014 |date=28 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627214732/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20131028-azeez-extends-torquay-loan-spell-1141222.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}} After this extension Azeez returned to Charlton.{{cite web |url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20131202-loan-watch-fox-makes-debut-1210626.aspx |title=Loan watch: Fox makes debut |publisher=Charlton Athletic FC |access-date=27 June 2014 |date=2 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627215114/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20131202-loan-watch-fox-makes-debut-1210626.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}}
On 8 February 2014 he signed for Dagenham & Redbridge on a one-month youth loan.{{cite web |url=http://www.daggers.co.uk/news/article/azeez-signing-1346359.aspx |title=Daggers Sign Charlton Striker |publisher=Daggers.co.uk |date=8 February 2014 |access-date=8 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627215557/http://www.daggers.co.uk/news/article/azeez-signing-1346359.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}} Two days later, on 10 February 2014, Azeez made his debut for the club, in a 2–0 loss against Hartlepool United.{{cite web |url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20140210-loan-watch-azeez-makes-daggers-debut-1349946.aspx |title=LOAN WATCH: Azeez makes Daggers debut |publisher=Charlton Athletic FC |access-date=27 June 2014 |date=10 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627215907/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20140210-loan-watch-azeez-makes-daggers-debut-1349946.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}} On 10 March 2014, Azeez extended his loan with the "Daggers" for a further month, until 5 April 2014.{{Cite web |title=Striker Extends Loan At Daggers |url=http://www.daggers.co.uk/news/article/adebayo-azeez-contract-extension-1411046.aspx |work=Dagenham & Redbridge FC |date=10 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627215625/http://www.daggers.co.uk/news/article/adebayo-azeez-contract-extension-1411046.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}} Days after extending his deal, on 11 March 2014, he scored his first goal for the club and then scored another, in a 2–1 win over Bristol Rovers.{{cite news |title=Bristol Rovers 1–2 Dagenham & Redbridge |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26428757 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=11 March 2014 |access-date=27 June 2014}} His loan was extended even further on 9 April 2014, this time until the end of the 2013–14 season.{{Cite web |title=Charlton Striker Extends Loan |url=http://www.daggers.co.uk/news/article/adebayo-azeez-extends-loan-deal-1478790.aspx |work=Dagenham & Redbridge FC |date=9 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627215625/http://www.daggers.co.uk/news/article/adebayo-azeez-extends-loan-deal-1478790.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}} In the last game of the season Azeez scored his third goal for the club in a 3–2 win over Cheltenham Town.{{cite web |url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20140506-loan-watch-hollands-hits-a-hat-trick-1539145.aspx |title=LOAN WATCH: Hollands hits a hat-trick |publisher=Charlton Athletic FC |access-date=27 June 2014 |date=6 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627220428/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20140506-loan-watch-hollands-hits-a-hat-trick-1539145.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}}
On 22 May 2014 he was released from Charlton Athletic in the summer upon expiry of his contract.{{cite web |url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20140522-charlton-released-list-1568946.aspx |title=Charlton announce list of released players |date=22 May 2014 |publisher=Charlton Athletic FC |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627203322/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20140522-charlton-released-list-1568946.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}}
=AFC Wimbledon=
On 26 June 2014 Azeez signed with League Two side AFC Wimbledon on a free transfer.{{cite web |url=http://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/article/ade-azeez-story-1689660.aspx |title=Neal adds a third striker |date=26 June 2014 |publisher=AFC Wimbledon |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627204240/http://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/article/ade-azeez-story-1689660.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}} Upon joining the club, Azeez was given the number fourteen shirt ahead of the new season.{{cite web |url=http://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/article/squad-numbers-for-201415-1764844.aspx |title=Squad numbers for 2014/15 |publisher=AFC Wimbledon |date=14 July 2014 |access-date=2 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702185034/http://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/article/squad-numbers-for-201415-1764844.aspx |archive-date=2 July 2015 |url-status=live}}
After being an unused substitute in the opening game of the season, Azeez made his Wimbledon debut against Luton Town, where he came on for Matt Tubbs in a 1–0 victory.{{cite news |title=Luton Town 0 – 1 AFC Wimbledon |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28716741 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=16 August 2014 |access-date=2 July 2015}} Azeez scored his first Wimbledon goal on 30 August 2014, in a 3–2 defeat against Stevenage,{{cite news |title=AFC Wimbledon 2–3 Stevenage |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28906632 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=30 August 2014 |access-date=2 July 2015}} followed up scoring in the next game against Carlisle United.{{cite news |title=Carlisle United 4–4 AFC Wimbledon |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28993411 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=6 September 2014 |access-date=2 July 2015}} Azeez scored two months later on 7 October 2014 against Milton Keynes Dons in a 3–2 victory.{{cite news |title=Milton Keynes Dons 2 – 3 AFC Wimbledon |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/29421232 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=7 October 2014 |access-date=2 July 2015}} Two months later on 28 December 2014, Azeez scored twice, in a 4–1 win over Exeter City.{{cite news |title=AFC Wimbledon 4 – 1 Exeter City |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30566598 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=28 December 2014 |access-date=2 July 2015}} Azeez then scored, in a 2–1 win over Accrington Stanley on 24 January 2015.{{cite news |title=AFC Wimbledon 2 – 1 Accrington Stanley |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/30860696 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=24 January 2015 |access-date=2 July 2015}} His seventh goal of the season came on 14 April 2015, in a 1–1 draw against Plymouth Argyle.{{cite news |title=Plymouth Argyle 1–1 AFC Wimbledon |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/32199858 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=14 April 2015 |access-date=2 July 2015}} Spending much of the season as an impact substitute, he quickly became popular with the club's fans, with his pace often panicking tiring defenders.{{cite web |url=http://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/article/azeez-interview-2015327.aspx |title=Azeez strives to improve |publisher=AFC Wimbledon |date=14 October 2014 |access-date=2 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702185248/http://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/article/azeez-interview-2015327.aspx |archive-date=2 July 2015 |url-status=live}}
=Partick Thistle=
Ade Azeez signed for Scottish Premiership side Partick Thistle on 15 June 2016. He was Alan Archibald's first summer signing of the 2016–17 season.{{cite web |url=http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2016-2017/june_2016/thistle_make_first_summer_signing |title=Thistle make first summer signing |access-date=15 June 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618030328/http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2016-2017/june_2016/thistle_make_first_summer_signing |archive-date=18 June 2016}} Azeez scored his first goal for Thistle in a 4–1 away win over Stenhousemuir in the Scottish League Cup.{{Cite web |url=http://www.skysports.com/football/stenhmuir-vs-partick/362640 |title=Scottish League Cup (Sky Sports) |website=SkySports |language=en|access-date=1 June 2018}} Azeez scored his first league goal for Thistle in a 2–0 away win against Dundee at Dens Park, Azeez opened the scoring with a first half header.{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37699946 |title=Dundee 0–2 Partick Thistle |date=26 October 2016 |work=BBC Sport|access-date=1 June 2018 |language=en-GB}} Azeez scored his second league goal of the season during a shock 1–1 draw with champions Celtic at Celtic Park.{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39426751 |title=Celtic 1–1 Partick Thistle |date=5 April 2017 |work=BBC Sport|access-date=1 June 2018 |language=en-GB}} In all competitions, Azeez made 46 appearances for the Jags scoring three goals.
=Cambridge United=
On 5 July 2017 Partick Thistle accepted an undisclosed fee for Azeez from Cambridge United. On 23 February 2018 Azeez joined Dover Athletic on loan. The loan was subsequently extended to the end of the 2017–18 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43487412|title=Ade Azeez: Dover Athletic extend Cambridge striker's loan until the end of the season|date=21 March 2018|publisher=BBC Sport}}
=Newport County=
On 31 January 2019 Azeez joined Newport County on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47075988|title=Newport County sign Adebayo Azeez, Ben Kennedy and Harry McKirdy|date=31 January 2019|publisher=BBC Sport}}[https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/17400322.newport-county-sign-cambridge-united-forward-adebayo-azeez/ Azeez joins Newport] He made his Newport debut on 23 February 2019 in the 2–0 League Two defeat against Milton Keynes Dons as a second half substitute.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47262321|title=Milton Keynes Dons 2–0 Newport County|date=23 February 2019|publisher=BBC Sport}} He scored his first goal for Newport on 2 March 2019 in the 2–0 win against Carlisle United in League Two.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/47340310|title=Newport County 2–0 Carlisle United|date=2 March 2019|publisher=BBC Sport}} He was part of the team that reached the League Two playoff final at Wembley Stadium on 25 May 2019, although he was an unused substitute in the final.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48318580|title=League Two play-off final: Newport County 0-1 Tranmere Rovers|first=Michael |last=Pearlman|date=25 May 2019|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=6 December 2019}} He was injured in July 2019, and ruled out for 6 months.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48990069|title=Ade Azeez: Newport County striker ruled out for six months|date=15 July 2019|publisher=BBC Sport}} On 11 February 2020, having recovered from the injury, Azeez joined Torquay United on loan until the end of the 2019–20 season.[https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/18224784.newport-county-striker-ade-azeez-joins-torquay-united-loan/?action=success#comments-feedback-anchor Azeez loan to Torquay United] On 14 September 2020 his contract at Newport was terminated by mutual consent.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54151204 Azeez leaves Newport]
=Dover Athletic=
On 3 October 2020, Azeez joined National League side Dover Athletic, where he had previously spent time on loan, being one of four new signings on the day of the new season commencement.{{cite web|url= http://www.doverathletic.com/news/hess-makes-his-move/|title=HESS MAKES HIS MOVE|website=www.doverathletic.co.uk|date=3 October 2020}} He made his debut later that day in an opening day 1-0 victory over Notts County.{{cite web|url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54305879|title=Dover Athletic 1-0 Notts County|publisher=BBC Sport|date=3 October 2020|access-date=4 October 2020}} On 27 October 2020, he scored his first goal back at the club with the winner in a 3–2 victory over Eastleigh.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54610297|title=Dover Athletic 3–2 Eastleigh|publisher=BBC Sport|date=27 October 2020}} Following's Dover's decision to not play any more matches in the 2020–21 season, made in late January, and subsequent null and voiding of all results, on 5 May 2021 it was announced that Azeez was out of contract and had left the club.{{cite web|url=http://www.doverathletic.com/news/retained-and-released-list/|title=RETAINED AND RELEASED LIST|website=www.doverathletic.com|date=5 May 2021|accessdate=5 May 2021}}
=Dartford=
On 16 June 2021, Azeez joined National League South side Dartford ahead of the 2021–22 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.dartfordfc.com/new-signing-ade-azeez/|title=NEW SIGNING: ADE AZEEZ|website=www.dartfordfc.com|date=16 June 2021|accessdate=16 June 2021}} After scoring seven goals at a rate of one every 88 minutes, Azeez was awarded the league's Player-of-the-Month award for August/September 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.thenationalleague.org.uk/augustseptember-national-league-south-award-winner-67787|title=August/September National League South Award Winners Confirmed!|website=www.thenationalleague.org.uk|date=11 October 2021}}
On 27 May 2022, Azeez announced he would leave the club following the end of the 2021–22 season.
=Welling United=
On 31 May 2022, Azeez joined National League South side Welling United ahead of the 2022–23 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/sport/darts-striker-azeez-joins-welling-268021/|title=Welling United sign striker Ade Azzez from National League South rivals Dartford|website=www.kentonline.co.uk|date=31 May 2022|accessdate=31 May 2022}}
=Billericay Town=
In May 2023, Azeez signed for Isthmian League Premier Division club Billericay Town.{{cite web|url=https://www.billericaytownfc.co.uk/find-out-more-about-ade-azeez/|title=Ade Azeez becomes first summer signing|website=www.billericaytownfc.co.uk|date=14 May 2023|accessdate=21 May 2023}}
In February 2025, he joined Isthmian League South East Division side Sittingbourne on an initial one-month loan, {{cite tweet|number=1888546261889867931|title=We would like to welcome Ade Azeez to the club on loan from Billericay Town Ade has already introduced himself on the pitch after scoring 33 mins into his debut yesterday. We are pleased to have you here and we will see you for your potential home debut on Tuesday night #UpTheBrickies|user=SittingbourneFC|author-link=Sittingbourne F.C.|date=9 February 2025|accessdate=5 March 2025}} later extended until the end of the season. {{cite tweet|number=1899803266017268192|title=We are happy to confirm that Ade Azeez loan has been extended until the end of the season! 🔴⚫️ @AdeAzeez94 has made a big impact in the last month netting 3 times already for the Brickies ⚽️⚽️⚽️ #UpTheBrickies|user=SittingbourneFC|author-link=Sittingbourne F.C.|date=12 March 2025|accessdate=13 March 2025}}
International career
On 19 September 2012, Azeez earned a call-up by England under-19.{{cite web |url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20120919-azeez-cousins-u19-376959.aspx |title=Azeez receives first England U19 call |publisher=Charlton Athletic FC |access-date=27 June 2014 |date=19 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627204729/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20120919-azeez-cousins-u19-376959.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}} Azeez made his debut for England on 28 September 2013, where he set up the third goal, as they beat Faroe Islands under-19, 6–0.{{cite news |url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20121001-azeez-england-debut-399751.aspx |title=Azeez assists for England |publisher=Charlton Athletic FC |access-date=27 June 2014 |date=1 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627205719/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20121001-azeez-england-debut-399751.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}} Azeez added two more caps for England under-19 against Ukraine under-19 on 1 October 2012{{cite news |url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20121002-azeez-england-v-ukraine-402508.aspx |title=Azeez helps ensure England are Elite |publisher=Charlton Athletic FC |access-date=27 June 2014 |date=2 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627210014/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20121002-azeez-england-v-ukraine-402508.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}} and another against Finland under-19, where he assisted the only goal in the game on 13 November 2012.{{cite web |url=http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20121114-azeez-england-finland-485781.aspx |title=Azeez makes England impact |publisher=Charlton Athletic FC |access-date=27 June 2014 |date=14 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627210319/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20121114-azeez-england-finland-485781.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2014 |url-status=dead}}
Career statistics
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Honours
AFC Wimbledon
- Football League Two play-offs: 2016{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36355814 |title=AFC Wimbledon 2–0 Plymouth Argyle |first=Brent |last=Pilnick |publisher=BBC Sport |date=30 May 2016 |access-date=24 December 2018}}
Dartford
Individual
- National League South Player of the Month: August/September 2021
References
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External links
- {{Soccerbase}}
- {{Soccerway|adebayo-azeez/269595}}
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